Crochet Bee Amigurumi Pattern With Velvety Yarn

Buzz into Crochet with this Easy Bee Pattern that’s perfect for beginners and pros alike, adding charm and creativity to any project!

Crocheting a bee pattern can be a delightful and rewarding experience. This pattern brings together a charming combination of artistry and functionality. A crochet bee can brighten up any space, serve as a cute toy for children, or even act as a stress-relieving fidget item for adults. The process of making these tiny crochet creatures can be quite therapeutic, allowing one to unwind and focus on each stitch.

Cute Crochet Bee Amigurumi Pattern

The benefits of crocheting can’t be overstated. It not only increases hand-eye coordination but also helps with concentration and mindfulness. This free crochet bee pattern marries simplicity with creativity, providing an excellent opportunity for both beginners and experienced crocheters to enjoy the process and the charming end result.

How To Crochet Amigurumi Bee

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Baby Snuggle (Sunshine) and Honey Bunny (Black and White)
• Crochet Hooks: 5.5 mm for main work, 3 mm for weaving ends (optional)
• Other Tools: Stitch marker, scissors, darning needle, safety eyes (16 mm recommended), fabric pins, fiberfill for stuffing

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Creating the Stinger and Body

1. Start with Magic Ring:
   • Using black yarn (color A), make a magic ring.
   • 6 single crochets into the ring.
   • Tighten the ring and place stitch marker.
2. Rounds 2-3:
   • Single crochet in each stitch (6 stitches per round).
3. Round 4:
   • Increase round (2 single crochets in each stitch) resulting in 12 stitches.
4. Round 5:
   • Single crochet 1, then increase; repeat 6 times to get 18 stitches.
5. Changing Color:
   • Change to yellow yarn (color B) at the end of Round 5.
6. Following Rounds:
   • Round 6: Single crochet in each stitch (18 stitches).
   • Round 7: Single crochet 2, then increase; repeat 6 times to get 24 stitches.
   • Round 8: Single crochet in each stitch (24 stitches).
7. Color Change:
   • Switch back to black yarn at the end of Round 8.
8. Proceeding Rounds:
   • Round 9: Single crochet 3, then increase; repeat 6 times to get 30 stitches.
   • Round 10: Single crochet in each stitch (30 stitches).
   • Round 11: Single crochet 4, then increase; repeat 6 times to get 36 stitches.
     
9. Color Change:
   • Change to yellow yarn again at the end of Round 11.
10. Holding Pattern:
    • Rounds 12-14: Single crochet in each stitch (36 stitches per round).
11. Final Color Change:
    • Change back to black yarn.
12. Rounds 15-16:
    • Single crochet in each stitch (36 stitches per round).
13. Decreasing Rounds:
    • Round 17: Single crochet 4, then decrease; repeat 6 times to get 30 stitches.
    • Round 18: Single crochet in each stitch (30 stitches).
    • Round 19: Single crochet 3, then decrease; repeat 6 times to get 24 stitches.

2. Preparing the Head

1. Stuff the Body:
   • Stuff the body adequately with fiberfill.
2. Continued Rounds:
   • Round 20: Single crochet 2, then decrease; repeat 6 times to get 18 stitches.
   • Round 21: Single crochet 1, then decrease; repeat 6 times to get 12 stitches.
3. Round 22 (starting the head):
   • Increase round (2 single crochets in each stitch) resulting in 24 stitches.
4. Further Rounds:
   • Round 23: Single crochet in each stitch (24 stitches).
   • Round 24: Single crochet 2, then increase; repeat 8 times to get 32 stitches.
   • Rounds 25-30: Single crochet in each stitch (32 stitches per round).
5. Decreasing the Head:
   • Round 31: Single crochet 2, then decrease; repeat 8 times to get 24 stitches.
6. Stuff the Head:
   • Stuff the head with fiberfill.
7. Final Rounds:
   • Round 32: Single crochet 1, then decrease; repeat 8 times to get 16 stitches.
   • Round 33: Decrease in each stitch (8 stitches).

3. Adding Features (Face Shaping & Antennae)

1. Face Shaping:
   • Use black yarn to shape the face, bringing eyes closer.
2. Smile Creation:
   • Stitches to create a smile, ensuring symmetry.
3. Antennae:
   • Create two antennas with black yarn, starting with a magic ring and working through specified rounds to shape and attach them.

4. Creating and Attaching Wings

1. Wings:
   • Using white yarn, create rear wings following rounds of increases and decreases.
2. Attachment:
   • Attach them symmetrically to the back of the bee.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing your Benny the Bee! This cute little project can brighten up any space and is a delightful crochet endeavor for any skill level.