Crochet something special with yarn and a hook—our very own bee amigurumi. It's a comforting activity, and the end result is a sweet, striped friend fit to cheer up any room. Start with a loop and some cheerful yellow and black strands, and with each stitch, you'll see your bee take shape.
Crochet Bee Amigurumi Pattern
If you're picking up the craft for the first time or you've been at it for years, this pattern is just right. Picture the joy of holding your completed bee, crafted by your own hands, and let's get stitching!
Materials and Tools
- Crochet hook of your preferred size (commonly a size C or D for amigurumi)
- Yellow and black yarn
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle for sewing
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Scissors
Magic Ring and Base
Magic Ring Start: Make a magic ring and chain, working 5 single crochets into it.
Body of the Bee
Rounds 1-10
- Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in the magic ring.
- Round 2: Perform 6 increase stitches.
- Round 3: Repeat (1 single crochet, 1 increase) 6 times.
- Round 4: Repeat (1 single crochet, 1 increase, 1 single crochet) 6 times.
- Round 5: Repeat (3 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times.
- Round 6-10: Perform 30 single crochets for two rounds, then increase the stitch count to 36 over two more rounds, maintaining with single crochets.
Color Change to Black
- Round 11: After changing to black yarn, make 36 single crochets.
Shaping the Bee
- Round 12: Repeat (2 single crochets, 1 decrease, 2 single crochets) 6 times.
- Round 13: Continue with 30 single crochets.
Color Change to Yellow
Round 14: Change back to yellow yarn and make 30 single crochets.
- Round 15: Repeat (3 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times.
- Round 16: Repeat (1 single crochet, 1 decrease, 1 single crochet) 6 times.
Finishing the Body
- Round 17: Repeat (1 single crochet, 1 decrease) 6 times.
- Round 18: Finish the body with 6 decrease stitches.
Adding Features and Attachments
Insert Eyes: Place 8 mm safety eyes between Round 8 and 9, making sure they are 5 stitches apart.
- Sewing Wings: Sew the wings at the same level (Round 8 and 9). Create wings by starting with a magic ring, then making 8 single crochets in the magic ring followed by 2 single crochets in the next stitch.
Be sure to secure all embellishments firmly and weave in any loose ends for a beautifully finished amigurumi bee. Enjoy your crafting!
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