Looking to add a dose of sweetness to your crochet lineup? This adorable amigurumi bee crochet pattern is perfect for crafters of all skill levels. The tutorial guides you through each step with visual clarity, from forming the plush striped body to attaching the dainty wings.
Crochet Amigurumi Bee
Made with soft 5-ply milk cotton yarn and easy color changes, this bee is ideal for gifting, keychains, nursery décor, or simply as a cheerful desk buddy. Customize the facial features or play with color combinations to make it uniquely yours. Whether you're a crochet newbie or an experienced amigurumist, this buzzing little companion is sure to brighten your day.
Materials
- 5-ply milk cotton yarn (yellow, brown, white)
- 3mm crochet hook
- Plastic yarn needle
- 7mm eye beads
- Stuffing fiber
Bee Body
- Make a magic ring with 6 single crochet (sc)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12 sts)
- Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat around (18 sts)
- Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat around (24 sts)
- Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat around (30 sts)
Before finishing last stitch of Round 5, switch to brown yarn
- Rounds 6-7: 1 sc in each stitch (30 sts)
- Switch back to yellow yarn
- Rounds 8-9: 1 sc in each stitch (30 sts)
- Switch to brown yarn again
- Rounds 10-11: 1 sc in each stitch (30 sts)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8–9 with 6 stitches apart
- Optional: Add lips and blush with embroidery thread or felt
- Round 12: (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat around (24 sts)
- Round 13: (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat around (18 sts)
- Round 14: (1 sc, 1 dec) repeat around (12 sts)
- Round 15: 6 decreases (6 sts)
Fasten off and sew closed
Bee Wings (Make 2)
- Make a magic ring with 8 sc
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (16 sts)
- Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing
Assembly
- Stitch the wings symmetrically to the top-back of the bee
- Weave in all loose ends securely
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