OSCAR THE LITTLE BAT

DESIGNED BY
IRENE
STRANGE
 OSCAR THE LITTLE BAT
Intermediate

PATTERN NOTES
All pieces are worked in continuous rounds without joining,
use marker to denote start of round.
Work the decreases in the pattern in your preferred method -
regular or invisible decreases, the samples are made with
invisible decreases as folls: insert hook under front loop

6in/15cm
of the first stitch and both loops of second stitch, yarn over
hook and draw a loop through to the front of work, complete
like a regular sc (dc).
When sewing up the ends with the leftover length of yarn
pick up all front loops with a tapestry needle and pull
tight to close.

GOOD TO KNOW
● Paintbox Yarns cannot accept responsibility for the
finished item if any yarn other than the recommended
yarn is used.
SIZES ● Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and
Completed bat is approx 6in/15cm in tall are therefore approximate.
● Instructions are written using US terminology with
YOU WILL NEED UK terminology given in italics in round brackets ( )
Paintbox Yarns is exclusively available at lovecrafts.com afterwards.
● 1.8oz/50g balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran: ● Repeat figures in square brackets [ ] the number of times
 Colorway 1 stated afterwards.
• 1 ball in Dusty Lilac (A) ● Instructions are given for the smallest size, with changes
• 1 ball in Pale Lilac (B) for the larger sizes given in round brackets ( ) afterwards.
• 1 ball in Blush Pink (C) ● Where only one figure is given, this relates to all sizes.
 Colorway 2 ● Where the figure 0 appears, no stitches, times or rows
• 1 ball in Granite Grey (A) are worked for this size.
• 1 ball in Pure Black (B)
• 1 ball in Vanilla Cream (C) ABBREVIATIONS
● Small amount of white yarn for embroidery ch chain
● US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook cm centimeters
● Stitch marker dec decrease (work 2 sts together)
● Pair of 3/8in/10mm black safety eyess sc (dc) single (double) crochet
● Toy stuffing in inches
● Yarn needle inc increase (work 2 sc (dc) in one st)
slst slip stitch
GAUGE (TENSION) st/s stitch/es
When making amigurumi matching exact tension isn’t
necessary, aim for a dense fabric with no visible holes
between stitches.
However, if you wish to match sample tension, work
rounds 1-3 of Body with your yarn and hook.
When made in Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran and
US G/6 (4mm) hook this circle will measure 11/4in/3cm across.

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©These designs in this pattern are the copyright of Lovecrafts Group Limited. They must not be resold nor made for resale. That means that this pattern has been sold for personal use only.
Make the pattern for yourself or as a gift, but please don't use it for commercial purposes!
HEAD AND BODY OUTER EARS (MAKE 2)
Using US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook and yarn A, Using US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook and yarn A,
make an adjustable ring. make an adjustable ring.
1st round 8 sc (dc) in ring. 1st round 6 sc (dc) in ring.
| 8 sts | 6 sts
2nd round Inc in each st around. 2nd round [3 sc (dc) in next st, 1 sc (dc)] 3 times.
| 16 sts | 12 sts
3rd round [1 sc (dc), inc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc (dc)] 4 times. 3rd round [1 sc (dc), 3 sc (dc) in next st, 2 sc (dc)] 3 times.
| 24 sts | 18 sts
4th round [2 sc (dc), inc in each of next 2 sts, 4th round [2 sc (dc), 3 sc (dc) in next st, 3 sc (dc)] 3 times.
2 sc (dc)] 4 times. | 24 sts
| 32 sts Take one inner ear and place on top of outer ear, wrong sides
5th round [3 sc (dc), inc in next st] 8 times. together, work next round through both layers:
| 40 sts 5th round [3 sc (dc), 3 sc (dc) in next st, 4 sc (dc)] 3 times.
6th round Sc (dc) around. | 30 sts
7th round [4 sc (dc), inc in next st] 8 times. Fasten off, leaving a length of yarn.
| 48 sts Sew ears to top of head, towards back between rounds 4-10,
8-15th round Sc (dc) around. leaving a gap of about 4 sts between them in the middle.
16th round [Dec, 6 sc (dc)] 6 times.
| 42 sts MUZZLE (MAKE 2)
17th round [Dec, 5 sc (dc)] 6 times. Using US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook and yarn B,
| 36 sts make an adjustable ring.
18th round [Dec, 4 sc (dc)] 6 times. 1st round 5 sc (dc) in ring.
| 30 sts | 5 sts
Add safety eyes between rounds 13-14, approx 11 sts apart. 2nd round Inc in each st around.
19th round Slst in each st around. | 10 sts
20-29th round Sc (dc) around. Fasten off, leaving a length of yarn.
30th round [Dec, 3 sc (dc)] 6 times. Sew both parts of muzzle to front of head, between eyes.
| 24 sts
31st round [Dec, 2 sc (dc)] 6 times. FEET (MAKE 2)
| 18 sts Using US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook and yarn A,
Add plenty of toy stuffing. make an adjustable ring.
32nd round [Dec, 1 sc (dc)] 6 times. 1st round 5 sc (dc) in ring.
| 12 sts | 5 sts
33rd round [Dec] 6 times. 2nd round Inc in each st around.
| 6 sts | 10 sts
Fasten off, leaving a length of yarn. Sew up end. 3rd round [Inc in next st, 1 sc (dc)] 5 times.
| 15 sts
INNER EARS (MAKE 2) 4th round Sc (dc) around.
Using US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook and yarn C, Fasten off, leaving a length of yarn. Add a bit of stuffing
make an adjustable ring. to each foot and sew to bottom of body.
1st round 6 sc (dc) in ring.
| 6 sts TUMMY
2nd round [3 sc (dc) in next st, 1 sc (dc)] 3 times. Using US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook and yarn B,
| 12 sts make an adjustable ring.
3rd round [1 sc (dc), 3 sc (dc) in next st, 2 sc (dc)] 3 times. 1st round 6 sc (dc) in ring.
| 18 sts | 6 sts
4th round [2 sc (dc), 3 sc (dc) in next st, 3 sc (dc)] 3 times. 2nd round Inc in each st around.
| 24 sts | 12 sts
Fasten off and weave in ends. 3rd round [1 sc (dc), inc in next st] 6 times.
| 18 sts
4th round [2 sc (dc), inc in next st] 6 times.
| 24 sts
Fasten off, leaving a length of yarn.
Sew tummy to front of body, so top edge sits
underneath head.

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CHEEKS (MAKE 2)
Using US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook and yarn C,
make an adjustable ring.
1st round 6 sc (dc) in ring.
| 6 sts
Fasten off, leaving a length of yarn.
Sew cheeks to front of body either side of eyes,
between rounds 19-22.

ARMS (MAKE 2)
Using US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook and yarn A,
make an adjustable ring.
1st round 6 sc (dc) in ring.
| 6 sts
2-13th round Sc (dc) around.
Fasten off, leaving a length of yarn.
Sew arms to either side of body between rounds 20-21.

WINGS (MAKE 2)
Using US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook and yarn A or B,
make an adjustable ring, work in rows turning at end
of each row.
1st round 4 sc (dc) in ring.
| 4 sts
2nd round 1 ch [does NOT count as st here and throughout],
1 sc (dc), 3 sc (dc) in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc (dc), turn.
| 8 sts
3rd round 1 ch, [2 sc (dc), 3 sc (dc) in next st] twice,
2 sc (dc), turn.
| 12 sts
4th round 1 ch, 3 sc (dc), 3 sc (dc) in next st, [dec] twice,
3 sc (dc) in next st, 3 sc (dc), turn.
| 14 sts
5th round 1 ch, 4 sc (dc), 3 sc (dc) in next st, [dec] twice,
3 sc (dc) in next st, 4 sc (dc), turn.
| 16 sts
Fasten off, leaving a long length of yarn.

TO FINISH
Sew wings to underside of each arm and to side of body.
Embroider a nose in C in middle of two parts of muzzle.
Embroider two small white teeth onto bottom edge.

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 TOP TIP

Pay close attention to the

picture when sewing Oscar's
face in place, this one is a
little tricky!

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