Crochet Bee - Free Pattern

Have fun making this delightful crochet bee! This charming little project is not only enjoyable but also a wonderful way to practice your crochet skills while creating a cute and whimsical decoration. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, crafting a crochet bee can be a rewarding experience. You can choose from a variety of colors to customize your bee, allowing you to express your creativity and personal style. You can experiment with different stitch patterns to add texture and dimension to your bee. Additionally, consider embellishing your creation with small details like embroidered eyes or decorative stripes to enhance its charm. Once completed, this crochet bee can serve multiple purposes. It can be a lovely addition to your home decor, a thoughtful handmade gift for a friend, or even a playful toy for children. The joy of making something with your own hands is truly satisfying, and sharing your finished bee with others can spread that joy even further. So gather your materials, find a cozy spot, and enjoy the process of bringing this adorable crochet bee to life!

Materials: 

Worsted weight yarn (yellow, black, pink, white)

Size F (3.75mm) crochet hook

10 mm plastic safety eyes 

Polyester stuffing

Tapestry needle

Stitch marker to mark beginning/end of round

Abbreviations (US Terms)

dc: double crochet

dec: decrease (2 sc together)

hdc: half double crochet

inc: increase (2 in one stitch)

sc: single crochet

st/sts: stitch/stitches

Crochet Bee Instructions:

Body:

***Rounds are worked continuous without a slip stitch join. Use a stitch marker to mark the end of the round.

Start with yellow yarn

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]

Round 2: (inc) X 6 [12]Round 3: (sc in next st, inc) X 6 [18]

Round 4: (sc in next 2 sts, inc) X 6 [24]

Round 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc) X 6 [30]

Round 6: (sc in next 4 sts, inc) X 6 [36]

Rounds 7-9; sc in all sts [36]

Place safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5, on either side of face 9 stitches apart

With pink yarn, stitch cheeks right under safety eyes, one stitch over.

Switch to black yarn

Rounds 10-11: sc in all sts [36]

Switch to yellow yarn

Rounds 12-13; sc in all sts [36]

Switch to black yarn

Rounds 14-15; sc in all sts [36]

Switch to yellow yarn

Rounds 16-18: sc in all sts [36]

Round 19: (sc in next 4 sts, dec) repeat 6 times [30]

Round 20: (sc in next 3 sts, dec) repeat 6 times [24]

Round 21: (sc in next 2 sts, dec) repeat 6 times [18]

Stuff body firmly and add more as needed in next rounds

Round 22: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]

Round 23 (dec) repeat 6 times [6]

Break yarn leaving a tail, sew through the front loops of each of the remaining stitches and pull leaving a little "stinger". Tie off and weave in end.

Wings (make 2)

Round 1: sc 6 in magic ring [6]

Round 2: (hdc inc) repeat 6 times [12]

Round 3: (dc in next st, dc inc) repeat 6 times [18]

Slip stitch into first stitch of round and break yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. 

Sew the wings to the center yellow stripe (rounds 12-13)

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Copyright:

Use of the written instructions as well as permission to sell the products made from the pattern is granted for craft or handmade businesses and not for mass production use. This permission is given with the agreement of acknowledgement to this pattern or a link back to this pattern if used for web sites, blogs or for sale sites.

Please note that the specific instructions, photos, graphics and video contained in this tutorial are the property of Be Ewenique Boutique/Lara Serbousek. Copying, selling or distribution of the pattern or parts of the pattern without permission is prohibited and protected under copyright law. No authorized reproduction whole or in part is allowed.