Crocheting this bumble bee is a fun project that combines simple crochet stitches, creating a squishy, huggable friend. Whether it's sitting on your desk, keeping you company, or given as a thoughtful handmade gift. This crochet bumble bee is a delightful addition to any space, spreading cheer and a touch of nature's beauty.
Materials Needed:
- Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
- Yarn in colors as indicated (primary body color, black, yellow)
- 8mm safety eyes
- Stuffing material
- Yarn needle for sewing
Crochet Pattern:
Starting with the primary body color:
Magic Ring: 5 single crochet in magic ring, slip stitch to close.
- Round 1: 6 single crochet in magic ring. [6 sts]
- Round 2: Increase (2 single crochet in each stitch around). [12 sts]
- Round 3: 1 single crochet, 1 increase repeat x6 times. [18 sts]
- Round 4: 1 single crochet, 1 increase, 1 single crochet repeat x6 times. [24 sts]
- Round 5: 3 single crochet, 1 increase repeat x6 times. [30 sts]
- Round 6-7: 30 single crochet (one sc in each stitch around). [30 sts]
Change to black yarn:
- Round 8: 2 single crochet, 1 increase, 2 single crochet repeat x6 times. [36 sts]
- Round 9-10: 36 single crochet (one sc in each stitch around). [36 sts]
For Change to black yarn:
- Round 11: 36 single crochet (one sc in each stitch around). [36 sts]
- Round 12: 2 single crochet, 1 decrease, 2 single crochet repeat x6 times. [30 sts]
- Round 13: 30 single crochet (one sc in each stitch around). [30 sts]
Change to yellow yarn:
- Round 14: 30 single crochet (one sc in each stitch around). [30 sts]
- Round 15: 3 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat x6 times. [24 sts]
- Round 16: 1 single crochet, 1 decrease, 1 single crochet repeat x6 times. [18 sts]
- Round 17: 1 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat x6 times. [12 sts]
- Round 18: Decrease (6 decreases around). [6 sts]
Finishing Touches:
- Insert Eyes: Place 8mm safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, making sure they are 5 stitches apart.
- Sew Wings: If your figure has wings, attach them around Rounds 8 and 9 as indicated.
- Closing: Finish stuffing the figure firmly before closing the remaining 6 stitches. Weave in ends.
Extra details:
The pattern starts with a magic ring, a common technique in amigurumi to start crocheting in the round.
- “Increase” means to make two single crochets in one stitch from the previous round, increasing the total number of stitches.
- “Decrease” means to crochet two stitches together, reducing the total number of stitches.
- Changing colors indicates that this project involves multiple colors of yarn to create its design.
- Safety eyes and sewing parts like wings add character and detail to your amigurumi.
