Crochet Cornelius the Fudge Bat
Crochet Cornelius the Fudge Bat is an adorable amigurumi pattern that is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of whimsy to their crochet collection. With his sweet eyes and fuzzy wings, Cornelius is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see him. This cute little bat is a fun and rewarding project to work on, whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter. So grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and let's bring Cornelius to life together!
Materials
Yarn: Premier Cotton Sprout (weight 3 – light)
Bark (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Cream (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Beige (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Celery (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Peach (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Yellow (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Hook: F/5 – 3.75mm
Honey dippers
Fiberfill
Safety eyes
Stitch markers
Crochet thread (black or grey)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Sizing
Finished Dimensions: ~ 1.50” width x 1.25” height (main pop)
Abbreviations (US)
st – stitch
sk – skip
sp – space
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together
Notes
All pieces worked in the round are continuous unless indicated otherwise
Brackets [ ] indicate directions worked in the same st. For example, sc 5 means sc 1 in five sts; [sc 5] means sc 5 in the same st
Main Body
The main body for each pop follows the pattern indicated below. Color details for specific fake food crochet animals will be outlined in their sections.
Make a magic circle
Round 1: ch 1, sc 12 into the circle (12) *DO NOT* pull the circle closed
*fit around the stick of the honey dipper and tighten, slip off stick to continue rounds
Round 2: *sc 1, [sc 2], repeat from * around (18)
Round 3: sc 1 around (18)
Round 4: *sc 1, [sc 2], repeat from * around (27)
Round 5: sc 1 around (27)
Round 6: *sc 2, [sc2], repeat from * around (36)
Round 7-8: sc 1 around (36)
Round 9: *sc 2, sc2tog, repeat from * around (27)
Round 10: sc 1 around (27)
*insert the honey dipper through the beginning circle and continue
Round 11: *sc 1, sc2tog, repeat from * around (18)
Round 12: sc 1 around (18)
*add stuffing
Round 13: *sc 1, sc2tog, repeat from * around (12)
Round 14: sc 1 around (12)
Finish off and use tail to weave end closed and secure
Color(s): Bark
Head
Round 1: magic circle, ch 1, sc 8 into the circle (8)
Round 2: *sc 1, [sc 2], repeat from * around (12)
Round 3: sc 2, [sc 2] twice, sc 4, [sc 2] twice, sc 2 (16)
Round 4: sc 1 around (16)
Round 5: sc 5, [sc 2] twice, sc 10, [sc 2] twice, sc 5 (24)
Round 6-8: sc 1 around (24)
Round 9: *sc 2, sc2tog, repeat from * around (18)
Round 10: sc 1 around (18)
*add eyes between rounds 6 and 7, approximately 5 sts apart, and stuff
Round 11: *sc 1, sc2tog, repeat from * around (12)
Finish off and sew to the top of the body
Ear (make 2)
Round 1: make a magic circle, ch 1, sc 8 into the circle (8)
Round 2: sl st into the top of the beginning sc, [ch 1, sc 1], hdc 1, dc 1, ch 1
Finish off and use long tail to sew to the sides of the head between rounds 3 and 6
Wing (make 2)
Row 1: ch 2, sc 4 in the 2nd ch from the hook (4)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, [sc 2] across (8)
Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc 2, [sc 2], sc 2, [sc 2], sc 2 (10)
Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc 3, [sc 2], sc 2, [sc 2], sc 3 (12)
Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc 1, *[sc 1, ch2, sc 1], sc 2, repeat from * once, [sc 1, ch 2, sc 1], sc 3, [sc 1, ch 2, sc 1] (16)
Finish off and use long tail to sew to either side of the body between rounds 7 and 11