This crochet bee keychain pattern is a fun and beginner-friendly project that will add a cute touch to your accessories collection. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting, this step-by-step tutorial will guide you through making your own adorable bee keychain.
Crochet Bee Keychain
Perfect for gifting or keeping as a personal charm, it includes clear instructions for the bee's head, antennas, face, body, wings, and keychain loop. The versatility of this pattern allows you to customize the bee with different yarn colors or embellishments, making it a unique accessory. Ready to add some buzz to your craft collection? Let’s dive in!
Head (Yellow Yarn)
- Round 1: Create a magic ring with 8 single crochet (sc) stitches.
- Round 2: Make 2 sc in every stitch for a total of 16 sc stitches.
- Round 3: Single crochet all 16 stitches.
- Round 4: Alternate between 1 sc and 2 sc in each stitch to get a total of 24 sc stitches.
- Rounds 5-8: Single crochet all 24 stitches for four rounds.
Finish by cutting the yarn and pulling it through the last loop.
Antennas (Black Yarn)
- Chain 7 stitches.
- Slip stitch (sl) into the 3rd stitch from the hook and continue to slip stitch into the next 4 stitches.
- Fasten off and repeat for the second antenna.
- Use a hook to pull the antennas into the top of the head.
- Cut the ends of the yarn to your desired length.
Face (Drawing)
- Use a marker to draw a smiley face onto a wooden bead.
- Place the head over the wooden bead with the face visible.
Body (Yellow and Black Yarn)
- Round 1 (Yellow Yarn): Make a magic ring with 3 chains and 15 double crochet (dc) stitches for a total of 16 stitches.
- Round 2 (Black Yarn): Alternate between 2 dc and 1 dc for a total of 32 stitches.
- Round 3 (Yellow Yarn): Alternate between 1 dc and 2 dc for a total of 48 stitches.
- Round 4 (Black Yarn): Alternate between 1 dc, 1 dc, and 2 dc for a total of 64 stitches.
- Round 5 (Yellow Yarn): Alternate between 1 dc, 1 dc, 1 dc, and 2 dc for a total of 80 stitches.
- Create a loop by bringing the two sides of the circle together and attaching them with black yarn.
- Glue the inner circle of the crocheted piece to a piece of fabric.
- Pull the yarn for the legs through the bottom of the body.
Wings (White Yarn)
- Row 1: Chain 24 stitches.
- Row 2: 4 dc, 2 dc, 8 dc, 1 half treble crochet (htc), and 1 sc.
- Row 3: 2 sc, 2 sc, 2 sc, 8 dc, 1 htc, 1 sc stitches.
- Row 4: 1 htc, 8 dc, 12 dc stitches.
- Use a needle to fold the wings in half.
- Stitch the wings to the back of the body.
- Attach the wings to the body with a glue gun.
Finishing
- Thread the keychain loop through the top of the head.
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