Crochet Bee Amigurumi
Crochet Bee Amigurumi is a delightful and charming craft project that allows you to create your own buzzing little friend. Making a crochet bee amigurumi is not only fun but also a great way to get creative and unwind. From selecting the perfect yellow yarn to carefully crafting its sweet little stripes and tiny wings, each step in the process is filled with joy and anticipation. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this project is sure to bring a smile to your face and brighten up your day. So grab your crochet hook, some black yarn for the bee's distinctive markings, and let's get buzzing on this adorable crochet adventure!
Materials Needed
- Yarn
- Crochet Hook
Body Instructions
Round Instructions
Round 1: Make a magic ring with 5 sc.
Close the ring and mark the start.
Round 2: 1 sc in each stitch (5 sc total). Flip the piece inside out.
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) × repeat = 7 sts.
Round 4: (Inc, 2 sc) × repeat. End with 1 inc. = 10 sts.
Round 5: (Inc, 2 sc) × 3 times = 14 sts.
Round 6: 14 increases = 28 sts.
Round 7: Inc, 13 sc, inc, 13 sc = 30 sts.
Round 8: (4 sc, inc) × repeat = 36 sts.
Round 9: 1 sc in each stitch = 36 sts.
Rounds 10–17: Alternate colors without cutting yellow: 3 rows black, 2 rows yellow, 3 rows black. Cut black yarn.
Round 18: (4 sc, dec) × repeat with yellow yarn.
Round 19: (3 sc, dec) × repeat.
Round 20: (2 sc, dec) × repeat. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Bee Head (Yellow Yarn)
Round Instructions
Round 1: Magic ring with 6 sc.
Round 2: 6 inc = 12 sts.
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) × repeat = 18 sts.
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × repeat = 24 sts.
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × repeat.
Round 6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) × repeat, end with 2 sc.
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) × repeat.
Round 8: (6 sc, inc) × repeat = 48 sts.
Rounds 9–14: 1 sc in each stitch (6 rows).
Round 15: (6 sc, dec) × repeat.
Round 16: (5 sc, dec) × repeat.
Round 17: (4 sc, dec) × repeat.
Round 18: (3 sc, dec) × repeat. Add safety eyes between rows 7 and 8, 6 sts apart.
Round 19: (2 sc, dec) × repeat. Begin stuffing.
Round 20: (1 sc, dec) × repeat.
Round 21: 6 dec to close. Fasten off and sew hole shut.
Bee Wings (White Yarn) – Make 2
Round Instructions
Round 1: Magic ring with 6 sc.
Round 2: 6 inc = 12 sts.
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) × repeat.
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × repeat.
Rounds 5–6: 1 sc in each stitch.
Round 7: (2 sc, dec) × repeat.
Rounds 8–9: 1 sc in each stitch.
Round 10: (1 sc, dec) × repeat.
Round 11: 1 sc in each stitch. Do not stuff.
Closing:
Fold wing flat and sc the edges with 6 sc. Leave tail for sewing.
Optional Flower Decoration (Pink/Purple Yarn)
Chain: Chain 12.
Half Double Crochet (HDC): Starting from 10th chain, work 2 hdc into each stitch. Continue to end.
Slip stitch to close the spiral. Roll into a flower. Make 3 for a cluster.
Optional Headband/Antenna Base (Pink/Purple Yarn)
Chain: Chain 50 (or adjust for size), then 3 more chains. Join with a slip stitch to make a ring.
Single Crochet: Work sc around the ring using X-stitch technique.
Assembly
Stuff both the body and head. Sew the head to the body securely. Sew wings on yellow body stripes.
Embroider the mouth with black yarn between rows 5 and 6 of the head. Attach flower decorations and the crocheted headband.