The crochet bumblebee is an absolute iconic project for anyone starting out with amigurumi! This quick crochet bee pattern takes less than 30 minutes, requires very little yarn, and looks adorable with its bright yellow stripes and mini white wings.
If you have leftover yellow, black, and white yarn scraps, this project is the perfect way to turn them into a cute plushie.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Yellow, Black, and White (Chenille or Acrylic).
- 3.5mm Crochet Hook.
- Safety Eyes (6mm or 8mm).
- Fiberfill Stuffing & Tapestry Needle.
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase
- dec: Decrease
Step-by-Step Crochet Bee Pattern
1. Bee Body (Yellow & Black Stripes)
- Round 1 (Yellow): 6 sc in MR (6)
- Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
- Round 3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
- Rounds 4-5 (Yellow): sc in each st around (18)
- Attach safety eyes between Rounds 3 and 4.
- Rounds 6-7 (Switch to Black): sc in each st around (18)
- Rounds 8-9 (Switch to Yellow): sc in each st around (18)
- Round 10 (Switch to Black): [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12) — Stuff firmly.
- Round 11: dec x 6 (6)
- Fasten off, close hole, and weave in ends.
2. Wings (Make 2 in White)
- In a Magic Ring: (Chain 2, 2 Double Crochet, Chain 2, Slip Stitch). Pull tight.
- Fasten off and sew onto the top black stripe of the body.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I switch yarn colors cleanly?
To change colors seamlessly, finish the last single crochet of your round with the new yarn color on your final pull-through.
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