To crochet your very own buzzing companion with this irresistibly cute amigurumi bee pattern! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this detailed step-by-step guide walks you through the process of making a soft, chubby bee complete with charming wings, expressive eyes, and optional floral accessories.
Crochet Bee Amigurumi
Perfect as a gift, desk buddy, or whimsical nursery decor, this crochet bee is as versatile as it is adorable. With clear instructions for each body part
Round 1:
- Make a magic ring with 5 sc.
- Close the ring and mark the start.
Round 2:
- 1 sc in each stitch (5 sc total).
- Flip the piece inside out.
For Round 3:
- (1 sc, inc) × repeat = 7 sts.
Round 4:
- (Inc, 2 sc) × repeat. End with 1 inc. = 10 sts.
Round 5:
- (Inc, 2 sc) × 3 times = 14 sts.
For Round 6:
- 14 increases = 28 sts.
Round 7:
- Inc, 13 sc, inc, 13 sc = 30 sts.
Round 8:
- (4 sc, inc) × repeat = 36 sts.
For Round 9:
- 1 sc in each stitch = 36 sts.
Rounds 10–17:
- Alternate colors without cutting yellow:
- 3 rows black, 2 rows yellow, 3 rows black.
- Cut black yarn.
Round 18:
- (4 sc, dec) × repeat with yellow yarn.
For Round 19:
- (3 sc, dec) × repeat.
Round 20:
- (2 sc, dec) × repeat.
- Leave a long tail for sewing.
Bee Head (Yellow Yarn)
Round 1:
- Magic ring with 6 sc.
Round 2:
- 6 inc = 12 sts.
For Round 3:
- (1 sc, inc) × repeat = 18 sts.
Round 4:
- (2 sc, inc) × repeat = 24 sts.
Round 5:
- (3 sc, inc) × repeat.
For Round 6:
- 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) × repeat, end with 2 sc.
Round 7:
- (5 sc, inc) × repeat.
Round 8:
- (6 sc, inc) × repeat = 48 sts.
For Rounds 9–14:
- 1 sc in each stitch (6 rows).
Round 15:
- (6 sc, dec) × repeat.
Round 16:
- (5 sc, dec) × repeat.
For Round 17:
- (4 sc, dec) × repeat.
Round 18:
- (3 sc, dec) × repeat.
- Add safety eyes between rows 7 and 8, 6 sts apart.
Round 19:
- (2 sc, dec) × repeat.
- Begin stuffing.
For Round 20:
- (1 sc, dec) × repeat.
Round 21:
- 6 dec to close.
- Fasten off and sew hole shut.
Bee Wings (White Yarn) – Make 2
Round 1:
- Magic ring with 6 sc.
Round 2:
- 6 inc = 12 sts.
For Round 3:
- (1 sc, inc) × repeat.
Round 4:
- (2 sc, inc) × repeat.
Rounds 5–6:
- 1 sc in each stitch.
For Round 7:
- (2 sc, dec) × repeat.
Rounds 8–9:
- 1 sc in each stitch.
Round 10:
- (1 sc, dec) × repeat.
Round 11:
- 1 sc in each stitch. Do not stuff.
Closing:
- Fold wing flat and sc the edges with 6 sc.
- Leave tail for sewing.
Optional Flower Decoration (Pink/Purple Yarn)
Chain:
- Chain 12.
Half Double Crochet (HDC):
- Starting from 10th chain, work 2 hdc into each stitch.
- Continue to end.
- Slip stitch to close the spiral.
- Roll into a flower. Make 3 for a cluster.
Optional Headband/Antenna Base (Pink/Purple Yarn)
Chain:
- Chain 50 (or adjust for size), then 3 more chains.
- Join with a slip stitch to make a ring.
Single Crochet:
- Work sc around the ring using X-stitch technique.
Assembly
- Stuff both the body and head.
- Sew the head to the body securely.
- Sew wings on yellow body stripes.
- Embroider the mouth with black yarn between rows 5 and 6 of the head.
- Attach flower decorations and the crocheted headband.
- Antennae instructions were not fully detailed in the source.
- Visual reference needed for exact pattern.
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