This is a crochet pattern review of the Binx the Plush Bat designed by Theresa’s Crochet Shop. Review done by Candace of T&C Crafters for EyeLoveKnots.
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Halloween is just around the corner, and I’ve been looking for some great new plushies to add to my inventory for my early fall markets. I knew I wanted to make a bat plushie, and I absolutely love all the patterns from Theresa’s Crochet Shop. You can check out my reviews of Daphne the Dolphin and Shawn the Shark, which are just a few of her patterns that I have tried!
The Binx the Plush Bat crochet pattern by Theresa’s Crochet Shop is an easy-to-follow and well made pattern that features plenty of details and helpful photo directions. It produces a cute bat that makes for a perfect Halloween make! If you are looking to jazz up your Halloween market inventory, or just make some cute decor for your Halloween party, this is a great pattern to try!
This pattern review kicks off the Spooktacular Halloween Crafting Event hosted at Yarn Crafts and Coffee. Each day from July 1st to July 10th, 2026, you can find a new featured project on the event page. Stay tuned for more great projects!
What Do I Need to Crochet a Plush Bat?
- Super Bulky (Weight 6) Plush Yarn – I used Loops and Threads Sweet Snuggles Lite
- J10/6 mm Crochet Hook
- Stuffing
- Small Amount of Worsted Weight #4 Sparkly Purple and White Yarn for the Small Details
- Yarn Needle – I recommend using a Bent Tip Tapestry Needle
- 20 mm Black Felt Eyes
- Plush Binx the Bat, paid crochet pattern by Theresa’s Crochet Shop via Etsy
Material Notes:
This crochet pattern calls for super bulky (weight 6 yarn). The designer used Premier Parfait Chunky, but I chose to use Loops and Threads Sweet Snuggles Lite yarn.
For the small details around the eyes, you’ll want a small amount of worsted weight yarn. I used some scraps of sparkly purple and white worsted weight yarn to embellish the eyes. This is the perfect opportunity to use up some scraps, otherwise Premier Basix Worsted Yarn or Lion Brand Pound of Love in would be great options.
We have lots of great crochet hooks in our Yarn Crafts and Coffee Yarn Shop. The most popular, and preferred by Candace and Emily, are the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks with the soft handles and smooth metal hook. Alexandra prefers metal crochet hooks with large, ergonomic clay handles and just loves the fun designs from SiennasBowtique and BronzeShepherdStudio! If your preference is wood, the LYKKE brand are lovely, smooth and sturdy.
In addition to the yarn and hook, you will also need stuffing and a tapestry needle to sew on features and weave in ends.
When it comes to a fluffy stuffing, Fairfield brand has been a household favorite for over 80 years as it maintains it’s integrity well through use and washing (including in the washing machine!), and the bonus is that it is also hypoallergenic.
Tapestry Needles with the blunt, round end are essential for sewing and finishing on a number of yarn crafts, including crocheting, knitting as well as needlepointing on fabric and plastic canvas. The blunt, rounded end allows the needle to pass easily through the fabric created by yarn and holes on canvas without snagging (or getting your fingers) in the process. More specifically for crocheting and knitting, a Bent Tip Tapestry Needle makes weaving, grafting and sewing so much easier on the hands. The long oval eye makes threading strands of yarn easier, though you may still want to use a needle threader.
The pattern calls for 15 mm safety eyes. Hand painted safety eyes or glittery eyes would be good for this project. I chose to use 20 mm black felt eyes instead, but you could also embroider eyes. Since the black felt eyes didn’t have a lot of contrast against the black yarn of the bat, I used some sparkly yarn to sew around the eyes to give them dimension.
How Long Does It Take to Crochet Binx the Plush Bat?
This pattern works up relatively quickly. It took me about 3 hours total to crochet the bat, assemble it, and add embellishments. If I were making a large quantity for markets, there are a lot of opportunities for batch-making to help save time.
What Size is a Finished Binx the Plush Bat?
The finished Binx the Plush Bat measures approximately 12 inches wide from the tip of one wing to the other. It measures approximately 9 inches tall.
The designer reported in the pattern that the finished bat would be approximately 6.5 inches tall when made with the yarn she used.
Gauge (Not Essential):
Gauge is not provided in this pattern and is not critical for making stuffed toys like this. You mainly want to make sure that your hook size is appropriate for your yarn and that your stitches are tight enough together so that your stuffing doesn’t come out through holes between the stitches.
If you want your Binx the Plush Bat to be the same size as mine, using Loops and Threads Sweet Snuggles Lite and a J10/6 mm crochet hook, a magic circle with 6 single crochets should measure just over one inch in diameter.
All About Crocheting Binx the Plush Bat:
The Binx the Plush Bat is an advanced beginner to intermediate crochet pattern. The pattern is worked both in the round and in rows, but uses just single crochets, increases, and decreases. There is sewing involved in the pattern, so it is helpful to have experience putting pieces together and embroidering features.
Like all of the patterns by Theresa’s Crochet Shop, this pattern is very clearly written and detailed. There are clear photos provided for every important step of the project. While I used the pattern provided in the Amigurumi Plushies pattern book, the PDF patterns are also very clearly written.
When working with plush yarn, it can sometimes be difficult to sew pieces together without having the plush yarn start to fall apart. The designer recommends using worsted weight yarn to combat this issue. While I did not do this, I would recommend it and I think I will try this in the future.
Overall, this was a great pattern, and I’m looking forward to making more for my fall markets!
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