Crochet Happy Bee Key Ring

The Crochet Happy Bee Key Ring is an adorable and cheerful accessory that is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you use it. This cute little bee is lovingly handcrafted with vibrant yarn, making it a unique and eye-catching addition to your keychain. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or simply looking for a fun and quirky accessory, this key ring is the perfect way to add a touch of whimsy to your everyday essentials. Carry this friendly bee with you wherever you go and spread joy wherever you go!
Project Skill Level
Skill: Easy
Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook - K / 6.50 MM
- Yarn - Bulky (5) Small Amounts of:
- C1 - Yellow
- C2 - Black
- C3 - White
- Yarn Needle
- Key Ring, Bag Tag, Hook/Clip of Choice
- Small Amount of Stuffing
- Button - Small Decorative Flower or Button of Choice
Stitches Used
- Chain (ch)
- Slip Stitch (slst)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Change to (chgto)
- Single Crochet Together (sctog)
Size
Size: 5 inches
Notes
- Ch1 does not count as a stitch
- Rounds are joined to sc, with a slst, not the ch1
- Do not cut yarn when changing colors, trail the yarn up inside the bee
Pattern Instructions
RND 1: With C1, starting with a 10 inch tail of yarn (we will need this tail of yarn later for the stinger)
Ch3 3, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join in a circle (6 sc)
RND 2: Chgto C2, ch1, sc in the 1st 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next, join (8 sc)
RND 3: Chgto C1, ch1, *1 sc in the sc, 2 sc in the next dc*, repeat from * to * 3 more times, join (12 sc)
RND 4: Chgto C2, ch1, *1 sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to * 3 more times, join (16 sc)
RND 5: Chgto C1, 1 sc in each sc, join (16 sc)
RND 8: Sctog the 1st 2 sc, sc in the next 6 sc, sctog the next 2 sc, sc in the next 6 sc, join, ch1 (14 sc)
RND 9: Sctog the 1st 2 sc, 1 sc in the next 5 sc, sctog the next 2 sc, 1 sc in the next 5 sc, join, ch1 (12 sc)
Tie off leaving a 12 inch tail of yarn. (10 sc)
Stuff the bee body, gather closed the top of the bee body with the tail of yarn.
Stinger
Using the beginning tail of yarn and needle, close up the hole at the bottom of the bee.
Ch 4, turn, slst in next 3 chs, 3 chs, tie off, weave in your end.
Wings
Make 2
With C3, ch 6, slst in the 5th ch, ch6 and slst in the 5th ch to form the wing.
Attach a wing to each side of the bee with a needle and tail of yarn.
Antennae
With black yarn, ch 4, slst in the 2nd ch and in the next 2 chs.
Ch 4, slst in the 2nd ch and in the next 2 chs, tie off.
Leave enough tail of yarn to attach to the bee head.
Face
With black yarn and needle, make a French Knot for the eyes, and a cute smile, as shown in the picture.
Button Decoration
Sew on a cute flower button of choice.