Whimsical Spooky Bat Bookmark Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in black, purple, and white
• 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Polyester stuffing (optional)

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• inc - increase
• dec - decrease

Body: (Main Section)

1. With black yarn, ch 10.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc across (9 sc).
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Inc in the first sc, sc across (10 sc).
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Inc, sc across (11 sc).
5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Inc, sc across (12 sc).
6. Rows 5-10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across (12 sc each row).
7. Row 11: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc across (11 sc).
8. Row 12: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc across (10 sc).
9. Row 13: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc across (9 sc). Fasten off.

Wings (Make 2):

1. With black yarn, ch 12.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc across (11 sc).
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Inc in first sc, sc across (12 sc).
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Inc in first sc, sc across (13 sc).
5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Inc in first sc, sc across (14 sc).
6. Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in all (14 sc) but dec in the last stitch. (13 sc).
7. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

1. Sew wings to the upper corners of the body.
2. Using white yarn, embroider two eyes and a small mouth on the body.
3. If desired, stuff the body slightly for dimension.
4. To create the bookmark, cut a length of yarn about 12 inches long and attach it to the top of the bat's head to use as a tassel.

Final Touches:

Weave in all ends, and your delightful bat bookmark is ready to add a spooky touch to your reading time!