Crochet Amigurumi Bee Keychain

Introducing the adorable Crochet Amigurumi Bee Keychain, the perfect accessory to brighten up your keys! This tiny bee is not just cute but also a practical companion wherever you go. With its vibrant colors and intricate details, it's sure to put a smile on your face every time you reach for your keys. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or just love unique trinkets, this bee keychain is a delightful addition to your collection. Buzz around with style and charm with this little handmade treasure!
Materials
Yarn: Yellow, brown/black, white, pink
Recommended yarn size: Medium
Crochet hook: 3 mm
Safety eyes: 7 mm
Fiberfill: For stuffing the bee
Sewing needle
Glue gun (optional): To attach eyes
Stitch marker: For marking rounds
Abbreviations
ch: Chain
sl st: Slip stitch
sc: Single crochet
dc: Double crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
popcorn stitch: 5 dc in the same stitch, then joining the 1st and last dc to create a "popcorn"
Step by step Crochet Pattern
Introduction: No Magic Ring Method
Instead of using a magic ring, this tutorial uses the two-chain method for beginners who struggle with magic rings. Start by chaining two and working into the first chain.
Body of the Bee
Round 1: Foundation Row
With yellow yarn, make a slip knot.
Insert the hook into the first chain.
Work 6 sc into the first chain (visible as a gap).
You should have 6 sc at the end of this round.
Round 2: Increase
Find the first sc of Round 1 and insert the hook into its āVā shape.
Work 2 sc into the same stitch (increase).
Repeat in every stitch around: 6 increases (2 sc per stitch).
Total stitches: 12 sc.
Round 3: Single Crochet + Increase
Insert the hook into the first sc of Round 2.
Pattern: Work 1 sc into one stitch, followed by 2 sc into the next stitch (increase)—repeat around.
Total stitches: 18 sc.
Round 4: Single Crochet + Increase Variation
Pattern: Work 1 sc, 2 sc (increase), and then 1 sc—repeat around.
Total stitches: 24 sc.
Round 5: Begin Legs
Work 8 sc.
Create the 1st leg:
Work 5 dc into the next stitch.
Form a popcorn stitch by inserting the hook into the top of the first dc, pulling through, and chaining 1.
Work 6 sc, then repeat the popcorn stitch for the 2nd leg.
Complete the round with sc across.
Round 6: Color Change to Brown (First Stripe)
Undo the last sc from Round 5.
Change yarn to brown: Insert brown yarn and pull through.
Work 8 sc, then crochet through the base of the popcorn stitch.
Complete the round with brown yarn.
Round 7: Increase for Stripe
Repeat: Work 3 sc, followed by 2 sc (inc)—around.
Total stitches: 30 sc.
Rounds 8-13: Solid Stripe Continuation
Work 1 sc in each stitch for 6 rounds.
At the end of this section, you should maintain 30 sc per round.
Round 14: Begin Decreasing
Pattern: 3 sc followed by 1 decrease (decrease = pulling through two front loops).
Total stitches: 24 sc.
Round 15: Decreasing
Pattern: 1 sc, 1 decrease, 1 sc—repeat across.
Total stitches: 18 sc.
Round 16: Decreasing
Repeat: 1 sc, 1 decrease—around.
Total stitches: 12 sc.
Round 17: Final Decreasing & Closing
Fill the bee with fiberfill.
Decrease around until only 6 sc remain.
Work sl st into the last stitch and cut the yarn, leaving a tail
Features of the Bee
Feelers/Antennas
Create a slip knot with brown yarn.
Attach it to the head.
Chain 4, then work: 1 sc in the 2nd chain, 2 sc in the 3rd chain, and 3 sc into the 4th chain.
Sl st into the head to secure.
Wings
Change to white yarn.
At an appropriate spot, work 5 dc into the stitch and create a popcorn stitch.
Chain 1 to secure.
Arms
Create yellow popcorn stitches on designated positions.
Attach using chains.
Eyes
Attach 7 mm eyes using hot glue or sewing.
Position: Count 1.5 stitches inward and 2 stitches upward from each hand.
Cheeks (Optional)
Use pink yarn on a sewing needle.
Sew under the eyes using small loops
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