Bats are cute! Don’t let anyone tell you differently. Especially when they are made with this adorable Pipsqueak furry yarn and have cute little fangs, feet, and ears. I named this little cutie Stellaluna after a book I loved as a child, she is so spunky and reminds me of the bat in that book.
I am on a roll with this Bernat Pipsqueak yarn (check out my recent sloth and llama patterns). I love the furriness it gives while still being easy to crochet with. Have you jumped on the faux fur yarn bandwagon?? It’s never too late to try! Plus, bulky yarn works up so quickly; you’ll be done in no time.
Not a climber? This little cutie makes a perfect yarn scrap basket or even a little bag! Cinch it up with a crocheted chain, instead of paracord, and you have yourself an adorable accessory!
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DESCRIPTION
Bats in the air! This adorable furry, finished chalk bag is roughly 5 inches wide by 6 inches tall and easily customizable for large and small hands. It is a totally unique and adorable crag partner for climbing.
MATERIALS
- Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn (Weight: 5/Bulky – 8.8 oz/254 yd) ~150 yards in Baby Blue needed
- Scraps of worsted weight acrylic yarn white
- ~50 yards of worsted weight acrylic yarn in dark blue
- Size J (6 mm) crochet hook – I have recently begun using Furls Crochet hooks and have seen immediate relief from the hand pain that used to bother me. I am an affiliate of Furls Crochet and am so proud to represent their quality products.
- Size G (5 mm) crochet hook
- Safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Finishing needle
- ~1 yard of paracord for belt
Chalk Bag Fabric Liner and Pull Cord Materials (Click here to receive your free PDF tutorial on how to add a fabric liner and pull cord to your chalk bag):
- 14 inches of paracord
- Toggle stopper
- Lightweight fabric liner (<1 square yard)
- Refillable chalk ball
- Eyelet or grommet
ABBREVIATIONS
ch: chain
st: stitch
sl st: slip stitch
hdc: half-double crochet (tutorial)
sc: single crochet
sc2tog: single crochet two stitches together
blo: back loops only (tutorial)
GAUGE
4” by 4” square = 10 st by 9 rows of hdc with size J (6 mm) crochet hook and Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn *achieving gauge is not necessary if you follow the directions for sizing your chalk bag base, below.
DIRECTIONS
BODY
Begin with your size J (6 mm) crochet hook and Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn in Baby Blue (stitch markers will be your friend when using furry yarn like this!).
This piece is started in the round with joining and no turning. To achieve an invisible and straight seam, work your first stitch of the next round into the same stitch as your chain and end the round slip stitching into the first stitch of the previous round.
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Magic Circle
Finish off and weave in ends.
WINGS (MAKE 4)
This piece is worked flat with turning, using dark blue acrylic yarn. Begin with your size G (4 mm) crochet hook.
ch 10
Finish off and weave in ends.
Once finished with all four pieces, make two sets with a wing laying on top of a wing – one set facing left and one set facing right. Fasten on to a corner of row 1, through both wings, and sc around the perimeter of the wings (working 3sc in each corner), securing them together. Lightly stuff with fiberfill before closing up. Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears (MAKE 2)
This piece is worked flat with turning, using dark blue acrylic yarn. Begin with your size G (4 mm) crochet hook.
ch 3
Do not fasten off, ch 1 and sc around the entire ear, working 3sc in each corner.
Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
FANGS (MAKE 2)
This piece is worked flat with turning, using white acrylic yarn. Begin with your size G (4 mm) crochet hook.
ch 4
sl st in second ch from hook. sc in last two chs.
Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
EYES (MAKE 2)
This piece is worked in the round, using white acrylic yarn. Begin with your size G (4 mm) crochet hook.
Magic Circle
Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.
FEET (MAKE 2)
This piece is worked flat with turning, using dark blue acrylic yarn. Begin with your size G (4 mm) crochet hook.
ch 3
Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Begin by sewing the wings of the bat, upside down, to each side of the furry body of the chalk bag two-thirds of the way down. Remember Stellaluna is hanging upside down!
Place the white eye circles at the base of the chalk bag between the wings and push a black safety eye through the center, securing it tightly. Sew the eyes to the body and secure the safety eyes to the chalk bag.
Next, sew the ears to the bottom edge of the chalk bag, just below the eyes. Then sew the fangs right above and between the eyes.
Finally, sew the feet to the top edge of the chalk bag, toes up!
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Loop the yard of paracord through the weave of your chalk bag at the back and tie around your waist. Cut down to proper length.
Your chalk bag is finished! Take this cutie out and spread the cheer!
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Oh my! He’s just so cute! I’ve got some fluffy lilac yarn that would make a super little one with an imperial purple yarn for wings!
That would be adorable! I would love to see it when you finish! Tag me on Instagram or Facebook!