8 Crochet Plum Noir Bat Wall Pocket Ideas to Transform Your Space
There is something undeniably enchanting about a handcrafted piece that doubles as functional decor. If you have been searching for a project that blends gothic elegance with practical storage, you have found exactly the right inspiration. Crochet bat wall pockets are one of those rare creations that feel at once whimsical and sophisticated, charming and darkly beautiful. And when you lean into a plum noir color palette — those deep, moody shades of purple, eggplant, burgundy, and near-black — the result is something that could hang proudly in a witchy cottage, a maximalist apartment, or a child’s fantasy bedroom alike.
This guide walks you through eight distinct ideas for crochet plum noir bat wall pockets, covering design concepts, yarn suggestions, stitches, sizing, and creative ways to display them. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or someone who has just gotten comfortable with basic stitches, there is something here for every skill level and every aesthetic.
What Is a Bat Wall Pocket and Why Should You Make One?
A wall pocket is essentially a flat-backed pouch or basket that you hang on the wall, designed to hold small items like letters, books, plants, crafting supplies, remote controls, or anything else that tends to clutter a surface. They are a timeless organizational tool with deep roots in folk craft traditions — think the woven wall pockets that hung in Victorian hallways or the macramé versions popular in the 1970s.
A bat wall pocket takes that concept and gives it wings — literally. The bat shape is achieved by extending the sides or top of the pocket into wing forms, and adding ears at the top corners. The front panel can feature textured stitches that mimic fur or leathery wing membranes, and the hanging mechanism can be as simple as a looped chain or as elaborate as a braided jute cord with decorative knots.
The plum noir color palette is what elevates this project from a cute novelty to a genuinely striking piece of decor. Plum noir refers to the family of colors that sit at the intersection of purple and black — deep plum, blackened grape, midnight eggplant, dusty mauve, and rich wine. When these shades are worked together in a single piece or used individually with dark contrast colors, they create a depth and moodiness that is both gothic and glamorous.
Choosing Your Yarn for a Plum Noir Aesthetic
Before diving into the eight ideas, it is worth spending a moment on yarn selection, because the right yarn can make or break the plum noir look.
For deep color saturation, look for yarn brands that are known for their rich, dye-stable colors. Malabrigo Rios in shades like “Plum” or “Blackberry” is a beloved choice among crafters who want intense, jewel-toned hues. Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in “Eggplant” gives a chunkier texture that works beautifully for rustic, maximalist bat pockets. For something with a subtle sheen that adds to the gothic glamour, consider a bamboo or silk blend in a dark grape shade.
Texture matters too. A matte cotton yarn in a deep plum will read very differently than a slightly fuzzy mohair blend in the same color. For bat wall pockets specifically, mohair blends can create a beautiful hazy, furry quality that makes the bat feel almost alive, while tightly spun wool gives clean stitch definition that is better for intricate colorwork or embossed patterns.
Dark colors can make stitch counting harder, so if you are newer to crochet, consider working your bat in a slightly lighter plum — like dusty mauve or antique violet — and reserving the darkest shades for accent details.
Idea One: The Classic Mini Bat Pocket with Embossed Wings
This is the foundational bat wall pocket design, and it is the perfect starting point for beginners. The pocket itself is worked flat in rows of half double crochet, creating a clean, dense fabric that holds its shape well. The wing extensions are crocheted separately and seamed to the sides, angling upward to create that iconic bat silhouette.
For the plum noir treatment, work the main body in a deep blackened plum and use a slightly lighter eggplant shade for the wing panels. The contrast between the two creates visual depth without needing any colorwork technique more complicated than switching balls of yarn.
The embossed wing detail is achieved by working a row of front post double crochets in a diagonal line across the wing panels, simulating the stretched membrane look of real bat wings. Finish with two small triangular ears at the top and a simple chain loop hanger, and you have a wall pocket that is charming without being complicated.
This size works well at around eight inches wide and six inches deep — large enough to hold small books, a few art supplies, or a collection of crystals and small trinkets.
Idea Two: The Oversized Gothic Bat Storage Pocket
For those who need more storage or simply want to make a dramatic statement, scaling the bat wall pocket up to a much larger size is incredibly effective. An oversized version — think twenty inches wide at the wing tips and twelve inches deep — can hold magazines, a small plant, a collection of candles, or even a tablet.
The key to making a large bat wall pocket feel intentional rather than unwieldy is structure. Work the body in a sturdier yarn — a worsted weight cotton or a cotton-acrylic blend — and use a smaller hook than the yarn label suggests to create a tighter, stiffer fabric. This prevents the pocket from sagging under the weight of its contents.
For the plum noir palette at this scale, consider a three-color gradient: start at the top of the pocket in near-black, transition through deep plum in the middle, and finish the bottom and wing tips in a dusty mauve or dried rose shade. The gradient reads as atmospheric and dramatic, like a sunset over a gothic moor.
A large bat pocket like this becomes a true focal point on any wall, and it invites creativity in display — tuck a trailing pothos inside, let a string of black or purple fairy lights drape from the wings, or fill it with rolled scrolls of paper for an apothecary aesthetic.
Idea Three: The Lace Wing Bat Pocket
Crochet lace has a long and storied history, and combining it with the bat silhouette creates something genuinely breathtaking. In this design, the body of the pocket is worked in a solid plum using a traditional granny stitch or a simple mesh pattern, while the wings are worked in an open, lace-like stitch that allows light to filter through.
A fan stitch or shell stitch repeated across the wing panels creates a delicate, scalloped membrane effect. When worked in a fine fingering weight yarn in a dark grape shade, the result looks like stained glass — or like something you might find in a Victorian gothic romance.
Because the wings are open rather than solid, this design benefits from a contrasting background. Hang it against a white or pale gold wall, and the dark plum lace will stand out dramatically. Hang it against a deep charcoal or forest green wall, and the effect is more mysterious, the lace barely visible until light catches it.
This is a project better suited to intermediate or experienced crocheters, as working lace in dark yarn requires good lighting and careful attention to stitch placement. Blocking the finished piece is strongly recommended, as it opens up the lace pattern and gives the wings a beautiful flat drape.
Idea Four: The Textured Fur Stitch Bat Pocket
If you have ever worked the loop stitch or the fur stitch, you know how satisfying the result can be — dense loops of yarn that create a fluffy, textured surface that genuinely resembles fur or pile fabric. Applied to a bat wall pocket, this stitch transforms the piece into something tactile and whimsical, like a creature that has settled contentedly on your wall.
Work the body of the pocket using alternating rows of single crochet and loop stitch, so that the loops appear on the right side of the fabric. Use a deep blackened plum yarn for the body and trim the loops lightly with scissors to fluff them up and give a more even texture. The wings and ears can be worked in smooth single crochet in a slightly contrasting shade — perhaps a deep burgundy or a dusty violet — so the texture of the body reads clearly against the smooth wing fabric.
This bat wall pocket is wonderful in a bedroom, a reading nook, or a child’s fantasy space. It has a stuffed animal quality that makes it feel cuddly rather than spooky, even though the color palette keeps it firmly in plum noir territory.
Idea Five: The Geometric Colorwork Bat Pocket
Fair isle and tapestry crochet techniques allow you to work geometric patterns directly into the fabric of your wall pocket, and when applied to a bat design, the results are stunning. This idea uses a combination of deep plum and a warm near-black to create a repeating geometric pattern — think concentric diamonds, chevrons, or a Nordic-inspired star motif — across the face of the bat pocket.
The bat silhouette is still present through the shaping of the piece, but the geometric pattern on the surface adds a layer of visual complexity that elevates this from a novelty item to a genuine textile art piece. The contrast between the plum and the dark near-black creates a subtle but effective pattern that rewards close looking.
This technique works best in a smooth, tightly spun yarn where the stitch definition is clear. A worsted weight wool or wool blend in two coordinating plum noir shades gives the cleanest results.
Consider adding a third accent color — a single row of warm copper or antique gold in the geometric pattern — to add a glimmer of warmth to the dark palette. This small addition gives the piece a richness that feels luxurious rather than stark.
Idea Six: The Hanging Bat Mobile Wall Pocket Set
Instead of one large wall pocket, this idea proposes a set of three small bat pockets hung at different heights from a single branch or dowel rod, creating a mobile-style installation that is both functional and deeply decorative.
Each of the three pockets is worked in a different shade within the plum noir family — one in near-black, one in deep plum, and one in dusty mauve — so that together they form a gradient when hung in order. They can be different sizes too, with the darkest and largest at the top and the lightest and smallest at the bottom.
Hang each pocket from the branch using twisted cord hangers in matching yarn or lengths of black velvet ribbon. Add small decorative elements between the pockets — a cluster of dried lavender, a few tiny crocheted stars or moons in a contrasting metallic yarn, or small crystal beads threaded onto the hanging cords.
This installation works beautifully in an entryway, where each pocket can hold a different category of item — keys in one, mail in another, small everyday essentials in the third — while the whole arrangement functions as a piece of art that greets you when you walk through the door.
Idea Seven: The Appliquéd Moon and Star Bat Pocket
This design takes a simpler bat wall pocket base and adds visual interest through appliqué rather than stitch texture or colorwork. The pocket body is worked in a solid, deep plum in double crochet — fast to make and clean in appearance. Then small crocheted appliqués are made separately and sewn or slip stitched onto the front panel.
For the plum noir celestial theme, work a crescent moon in antique gold yarn, a scattering of five-pointed stars in pale silver or cream, and perhaps a small crocheted moth or second bat as additional accents. These elements are all simple shapes that can be made in an evening, and when arranged thoughtfully on the front panel they create a scene that feels illustrative and handmade in the best possible sense.
This approach is wonderfully adaptable. You can personalize the appliqués to suit any aesthetic — swap the stars for tiny crocheted mushrooms for a cottagecore feel, or replace them with anatomical hearts for something darker and more intense. The plum noir base pocket remains constant while the surface decoration changes to reflect the maker’s personality.
Idea Eight: The Winged Wall Pocket Triptych
The most ambitious of the eight ideas, the winged triptych is a single wall installation composed of three connected panels that together form one enormous bat shape. The center panel is the main pocket — wide, deep, and functional. The two side panels are flat, non-opening wing shapes that extend to either side, creating the impression of a bat in mid-flight across your wall.
This installation can span three to four feet wide, making it a true statement piece for a large wall. Because it is so large, lighter weight construction is important — work the panels in a lighter weight yarn, perhaps a DK weight wool, and keep the fabric open enough that it does not become heavy. The hanging system should be robust — use multiple anchor points along a wooden dowel that runs the full width of the installation, so the weight is distributed evenly.
The plum noir palette at this scale benefits from subtle variation across the panels. Work the center pocket in the darkest shade, and graduate the wing panels outward from deep plum toward a dusty grape at the very tips, as if the bat is lit from the center by some warm inner light. The effect is theatrical and genuinely beautiful.
Display and Styling Tips for Your Bat Wall Pocket
Once you have finished your crochet bat wall pocket, where and how you hang it matters enormously. Here are a few thoughts on making the most of your finished piece.
Hang your bat pocket at eye level or slightly above, so the silhouette reads clearly from across the room. Too high and the bat shape gets lost; too low and it feels like an afterthought.
Consider what you put inside the pocket as part of the aesthetic. A trailing plant like a heartleaf philodendron or a string of pearls succulent draping from the top adds life and contrast to the dark plum. Rolled scrolls of aged paper, small amber glass bottles, dried herbs tied with twine, or a collection of smooth stones all lean into the apothecary or witchy aesthetic beautifully.
The wall color behind your bat pocket matters. Deep plum noir pieces sing against warm white, soft cream, deep charcoal, or forest green. They can get lost against very dark walls unless you add a small light source — a tiny clip-on lamp or a nearby string of warm fairy lights — to illuminate the piece.
If you make multiples, grouping them in odd numbers tends to feel more visually dynamic than even groupings. Three bats of different sizes on a single wall creates a sense of movement, as if they are in flight.
Final Thoughts
Crochet bat wall pockets in a plum noir palette occupy that rare and wonderful space where craft, art, and function all meet. They are projects that reward you twice — once during the making, when the act of crocheting itself is meditative and satisfying, and again every day after, when you see them on your wall and they bring your space to life in exactly the way you imagined.
Whether you choose the beginner-friendly classic mini pocket, the dramatic oversized storage version, the delicate lace wing design, or the ambitious winged triptych installation, you are making something genuinely unique. No two crochet pieces are identical, and no two makers will interpret the plum noir palette in exactly the same way. That is the magic of handcraft — and it is what makes these bat wall pockets worth every stitch.
