Get ready to make something adorable with this easy crochet bee amigurumi keychain tutorial! Perfect for beginners, this project lets you whip up a charming little bee that you can attach to your keys, bag, or give as a cute gift.
Crochet Bee Keychain Amigurumi Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Yellow, black, and white (for the eyes if not using pre-made eyes)
- Crochet Hook: Size appropriate for the yarn (typically a size G/4mm or H/5mm for standard yarn)
- Stuffing Material: Polyester fiberfill or similar
- Safety Eyes: 8mm size, or you can crochet the eyes using white and black yarn
- Yarn Needle: For sewing parts together
- Scissors
Head and Body:
Magic Ring:
- Start with a magic ring.
In Round 1:
- 6 single crochet in magic ring [6]
Round 2:
- 6 increase [12]
Round 3:
- (1 single crochet, 1 increase) x6 [18]
For Round 4:
- (2 single crochet, 1 increase) x6 [24]
Round 5:
- 24 single crochet [24] > change to black yarn
Rounds 6-7 (Black):
- 24 single crochet [24] (2 rounds) > change to yellow yarn
In Rounds 8-9 (Yellow):
- 24 single crochet [24] (2 rounds) > change to black yarn
Rounds 10-11 (Black):
- 24 single crochet [24] (2 rounds) > change to yellow yarn
Round 12 (Yellow):
- 24 single crochet [24]
For Round 13 (Yellow):
- (2 single crochet, 1 decrease) x6 [18]
- Begin stuffing the body here.
Round 14:
- (1 single crochet, 1 decrease) x6 [12]
Round 15:
- 6 decrease [6]
- Finish stuffing before closing.
Wings (Make 2):
Magic Ring:
- In magic ring: (chain 3 + 1 double crochet + chain 3 + slip stitch) x repeat 2 times
Bee Antennae (Make 2):
Magic Ring:
- 5 single crochet in magic ring, slip stitch + 3 chain
Assembly:
- Sew the antennae between rounds 7 and 8 on the head/body.
- Sew the wings at round 9 on the sides of the body.
- Insert eyes: Use 8mm safety eyes, placing them appropriately on the face. If you're crocheting the eyes, do this before attaching them to the body.
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