Add a flutter of spooky charm to your seasonal décor with the Halloween Bat & Moon Mobile, a whimsical crochet creation that’s perfect for celebrating the magic of October! 🦇🌙🧶 This enchanting design features black amigurumi bats perched on curved orange arches, cascading gracefully beneath a glowing crescent moon. Suspended from a single vertical cord threaded through each arch, the mobile creates a playful sense of movement—like bats swooping through a twilight sky.
Ideal for crocheters who love festive flair and clever construction, this pattern invites you to stitch up a hauntingly delightful display. Hang it in a window, above a mantel, or in your craft corner to set the mood for Halloween fun. The Halloween Bat & Moon Mobile is a joyful way to stitch up mystery, whimsy, and a sprinkle of handmade enchantment—one loop at a time! 🧵🎃
🌙🦇 Halloween Bat & Moon Mobile Crochet Pattern
Bring spooky charm to your Halloween décor with this adorable hanging mobile featuring black bats fluttering beneath a crescent moon!
The mobile includes 8 curved orange arches, a crescent moon, and 9 black bats with webbed wings — all suspended on a single black vertical cord for a perfectly balanced display.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves amigurumi shaping, wire reinforcement, and structured assembly.
📏 Finished Size
- Total length: approx. 90–95 cm (35–37 in)
- Crescent moon: 14 cm (5½ in) tall
- Each arch: 18–20 cm (7–8 in) wide
- Bats: 8–9 cm (3–3½ in) wingspan
🧶 Materials
Yarn: DK cotton or light worsted weight (3–3.5 mm hook)
- 🖤 Black: 65 g (for 9 bats)
- 🧡 Orange: 100 g (for moon + 8 arches)
- ⚪ White: small scraps (for eyes)
Tools & Notions:
- Crochet hook: 2.75–3.25 mm
- Polyester stuffing (for bats only)
- Jewelry wire (0.6–0.9 mm) for arches & moon
- 2 m black cord or thread (for hanging)
- Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers
- Fabric glue (optional for securing knots)
- Wire cutters
📖 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
tr – Treble Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
st(s) – Stitch(es)
FO – Fasten Off
🦇 Bats (Make 9)
Head & Body
Round 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Round 2: inc × 6 [12]
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6 [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
Rounds 5–6: sc around [24]
Round 7: (2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
Round 8: (sc, dec) × 6 [12]
Stuff firmly.
Round 9: dec × 6 [6], FO and close.
Ears (Make 2 per bat)
Ch 5
Row 1: sc, hdc, dc, hdc [4]
FO, leave tail and sew to head top in a slight “V” position.
Wings (Make 2 per bat)
Ch 12
Row 1: sc 3, hdc 2, dc 3, tr 3 [11]
Row 2 (scallops):
- ch 1, sl st, ch 4, sl st (finger 1)
- sl st 2, ch 4, sl st (finger 2)
- sl st 3, ch 4, sl st (finger 3)
- sl st to end along foundation chain edge
FO, leave tail for sewing.
Attach one wing to each side at a slight upward angle.
Eyes
Use white yarn to embroider two vertical ovals.
Add small black stitches for pupils.
🧡 Curved Arches (Make 8)
These arches are thick tubes curved with internal wire.
Crochet Tube
Round 1: MR, 4 sc [4]
Rounds 2–48: sc around [4] – approx. 24–25 cm (10 in) long.
FO, leave long tail for sewing.
Insert Wire
- Cut 30 cm wire.
- Insert through tube center.
- Bend ends inward, secure with glue.
- Curve gently into an even arch, 18–20 cm wide.
Center Hanging Loop
At the middle of each arch top, attach orange yarn:
Ch 10, sl st back into same st, FO.
This creates threading points for the black vertical cord.
🌙 Crescent Moon (Flat Style)
Moon Band
Ch 60
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook [59]
Row 2: ch 1, inc 10, sc 39, dec 10 [59]
Row 3: ch 1, sc across [59]
Row 4: repeat Row 2
Row 5: ch 1, sc across [59], FO.
Wire Edging
- Cut 55 cm wire.
- Work sc evenly around moon edge, crocheting over the wire.
- At outer points, make 3 sc to round the curve.
- FO and hide wire ends inside stitches.
Hanging Loops
- Top loop: Ch 28, sl st back to start, FO.
- Bottom loop: Ch 12, sl st back, FO.
🧵 Assembly
Step 1 – Vertical Cord
Cut 2 m of black cord.
- Knot one end, thread through moon bottom loop → up through top loop → back down.
- Thread through the center loop of each arch, spacing about 10–12 cm apart.
- Use small knots above & below each arch to keep spacing.
Step 2 – Bat Placement
- Top arch: 1 bat (centered).
- Next 7 arches: 1 bat per arch (alternating slightly left/right for natural balance).
- Total: 9 bats.
Use long tails or black yarn to sew each bat onto its arch. Angle them so wings spread naturally upward and outward.
Step 3 – Adjust & Finish
- Hang the mobile and check even spacing.
- Adjust knots as needed.
- Steam-set arches and wings to hold their curve.
- Add a dab of glue on stopper knots (optional).
- Trim any excess cord.
🎃 Display Tips
- Hang in front of a window or wall with warm lights.
- Perfect for doorways, kids’ rooms, or Halloween parties.
- Add fairy lights or small crocheted stars for extra sparkle!
🎃 Final Thoughts
Your Halloween Bat & Moon Mobile is now complete — a magical mix of spooky and sweet! 🦇✨
Each fluttering bat and glowing crescent brings cozy Halloween vibes wherever you hang it. Whether it’s displayed by a window, over a mantel, or in a child’s room, this handmade mobile adds a playful, whimsical charm to your seasonal décor.
Take a moment to admire your stitches — you’ve created something both festive and timeless. 🌙🧡
Don’t forget to share your finished piece on social media or with fellow crafters — every version of this mobile has its own special personality.
Estimated Craft Time: 10–14 hours
Perfect for: Halloween décor, party props, or spooky handmade gifts.
🦇✨ Happy Haunting & Happy Hooking! 🌙
