How to Make a Charming Crochet Bee Doll: Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a charming addition to your collection, a Crochet Bee Doll might just be the perfect choice! This adorable creation brings a touch of whimsy and cuteness to any space. With its vibrant colors and intricate detailing, this little bee doll is sure to put a smile on your face. Whether you're a fan of crocheting or simply appreciate handmade treasures, this delightful bee doll is a must-have for anyone who loves unique and lovable crafts. Make a beeline for this sweet little crochet bee and let it buzz its way into your heart!

SUPPLIES

cotton yarn (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania 125m/50g) in three colors: beige, black and yellow, crochet hook 3 mm, Polyester fiberfill stuffing, 2 black beads, scissors, yarn needle.

SKILL LEVEL

Easy

SIZE

The ready doll is approx. 23 cm, can be made bigger or smaller depending on the yarn and hook you use.

SKILLS YOU NEED

chain, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch, increase, decrease

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch = chain

St = stitch

Sc = single crochet

Sl st = slip stitch

dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)

inc = increase stitch (two single crochets into one stitch)

Dc = double crochet

Rnd = Round

TIPS

• Do not join rounds, work in a continuous spiral.
• Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end or the beginning of a round.
• All stitches are worked into both loops, unless stated otherwise in the pattern.
• Doll can be made in any desired colors.

Seamless Way of Changing Color When Working in the Round

Pick up the new color at the end of the round: inset your hook into the stitch, yarn over the new color and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook to complete the stitch.

Front Post Double Crochet:

Yarn over, insert your hook between the posts of the first and second stitch of the row below, and then from back to front again between the posts of the second and third stitches.

Yarn over and draw the yarn around the post of the stitch. You now have 3 loops on the hook.

Yarn over and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, twice.

One front post double crochet (FP dc) is complete.

INSTRUCTIONS

LEG (2x)

Start with beige color

Rnd 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring

Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12 stitches)

Rnd 3: *sc in each of next 3 sts, inc* (15 stitches)

Rnd 4-5: sc in each of next 15 sts

Rnd 6: *sc in each of next 4 sts, inc* (18 stitches)

Rnd 7-8: sc in each of next 18 sts

Change the color

Rnd 9: sc in each of next 18 sts

Rnd 10: *sc in each of next 5 sts, inc* (21 stitches)

Change the color every 3rd round

Rnd 11-14: sc in each of next 21 sts

Bind off. Work the second leg the same way but don’t cast off.

BODY

Continue crocheting in rounds:

Rnd 1: chain 5 stitches, work one round over both legs (21 stitches of the first leg, sc in each of next 5 sts, 21 stitches of the second leg)

Rnd 2: sc in each of next 15 sts, inc, sc in each of next 25 sts, inc, sc in each of next 10 sts (54 stitches)

Rnd 3: sc in each of next 16 sts, inc, sc in each of next 26 sts, inc, sc in each of next 10 sts (56 stitches)

Rnd 4-8: sc in each of next 56 sts

Rnd 9: sc in each of next 14 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 23 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 9 sts (52 sts).

Rnd 10-12: sc in each of next 52 sts

Rnd 13: sc in each of next 13 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 21 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 8 sts (48 sts).

Rnd 14-15: sc in each of next 48 sts

Rnd 16: sc in each of next 12 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 19 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 7 sts (44 sts).

Rnd 17-18: sc in each of next 44 sts

Rnd 19: sc in each of next 11 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 17 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 6 sts (40 sts).

Rnd 20-21: sc in each of next 40 sts

Rnd 22: sc in each of next 10 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 15 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 5 sts (36 sts).

Rnd 23: sc in each of next 36 sts

Rnd 24: sc in each of next 9 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 13 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 4 sts (32 sts).

Rnd 25: sc in each of next 32 sts

Stuff the body firmly.

Rnd 26: sc in each of next 8 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 11 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 3 sts (28 sts).

Rnd 27: sc in each of next 28 sts

Change the color

Rnd 28: sc in each of next 7 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 9 sts, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 2 sts (24 sts).

Rnd 29: sc in each of next 24 sts

HEAD

Rnd 1: *sc in next st, inc* (36 stitches)

Rnd 2: *sc in each of next 2 sts, inc* (48 stitches)

Rnd 3: *sc in each of next 7 sts, inc* (54 stitches)

Rnd 4: *sc in each of next 8 sts, inc* (60 stitches)

Rnd 5: sc in each of next 60 sts

Rnd 6: *sc in each of next 9 sts, inc* (66 stitches)

Rnd 7-15: sc in each of next 66 sts

Rnd 16: *dec, sc in each of next 9 sts* (60 sts)

Rnd 17: *dec, sc in each of next 8 sts* (54 sts)

Rnd 18: *dec, sc in each of next 7 sts* (48 sts)

Rnd 19: *dec, sc in each of next 6 sts* (42 sts)

Rnd 20: *dec, sc in each of next 5 sts* (36 sts)

Rnd 22: *dec, sc in each of next 4 sts* (30 sts)

Rnd 23: *dec, sc in each of next 3 sts* (24 sts)

Rnd 24: *dec, sc in each of next 2 sts* (18 sts)

Stuff firmly.

Rnd 25: *dec, sc in the next st* (12 sts)

Rnd 26: *dec*, repeat 6 times.

Cast off.

ARM (2x)

Rnd 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring

Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12 sts)

Rnd 3: *sc in next st, inc* (18 sts)

Rnd 4-8: sc in each of next 18 sts

Stuff the hand slightly.

Change the color

At the end of the 8th round change to beige color yarn.

Rnd 9: sc in each of next 18 sts

Rnd 10: *dec, sc in each of next 4 sts* (15 stitches)

Rnd 11-19: sc in each of next 15 sts

Change the color every 3rd round

Rnd 11-19: sc in each of next 15 sts

Rnd 20: *dec, sc in each of next 3 sts* (12 stitches)

Rnd 21: sc in each of next 12 sts

Rnd 22: dec 6 times.

Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Work the second arm the same way.

HAT

Start with yellow color yarn.

Rnd 1: Chain 4 stitches, join with sl st into ring. Ch3, 11dc into ring, sl st (12 M).

Rnd 2: ch3, dc in the same st as ch, 2 dc in each of next 11 sts, sl st to top of ch 3 (24 stitches)

Rnd 3: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (36 stitches)

Change the color every 3rd round

Rnd 4: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (48 stitches)

Change the color

Rnd 5: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (60 stitches)

Rnd 6: dc in each of next 60 sts

Rnd 7: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 8 sts*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (66 stitches)

Rnd 8-9: dc in each of next 66 sts

ANTENNA (2x)

Rnd 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each of next 6 sts.

Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st*, repeat from *to* (18 stitches)

Rnd 4-7: sc in each of next 18 sts.

Rnd 8: *sc2tog, 1 sc in next st* 6 times (12 stitches)

Rnd 9-13: sc in each of next 12 sts.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

ASSEMBLY

Sew antennas to the hat. All around the hat work 1 round in sc's.

Sew arms to the body.

Position eyes and sew them to the head of the doll.

Embroider eyebrows and mouth if desired.