Amigurumi bee free crochet pattern

Learn to make this squishy and cuddly Amigurumi bee using the Amigurumi bee free crochet pattern. It’s made using worsted weight yarn and is the perfect size for a cuddler toy. I’ve made it with thinner dk/sport weight yarn too and it makes an equally cute little version of this bee. As much as I love making Amigurumi, sewing all the parts of Amigurumi together is something I try to escape. I know it’s not possible to completely avoid sewing, but I like it keep it to minimum. So if you are like me I promise that this Amigurumi bee free crochet pattern won’t disappoint you. Majority of this bee is made in one piece. We start with the legs, then make the body in continuous rounds, followed by the neck and the head. The antennae , arms and wings are crocheted separately and sewn to the main body.

If you liked this Amigurumi bee free crochet pattern, then you might like these other free patterns.

So let’s take a look at the Amigurumi bee free crochet pattern.

Supplies:

  • Any thickness yarn in yellow and black. I have used Red Heart comfort in Bright Yellow and Black
  • Small amount of white fleece
  • Dk weight or black embroidery floss for facial features
  • Plastic safety eyes
  • 3.5mm crochet hook
  • Large eye tapestry needle and scissors
  • Stuffing

Abbreviations:

  • Ch – chain
  • MC – Magic Circle
  • Sl st – slip stitch
  • sc – single crochet
  • inc – 2 single crochet in the specified stitch (this is an increase)
  • [Number] – Stitch count at the end of the round

Pattern Notes:

  • This project is made with worsted weight yarn, however there is no gauge required, so your can use any yarn with a suitable hook.
  • A well stuff body and head prevent the dreadful wobbly head.
  • WARNING: Embroider the eyes if using it as a toy for babies. French knots work great. Plastic safely eyes can be a choking hazard.

Tips before you start:

  • Amigurumi always looks better when the stitches are tighter, this also prevents the stuffing from poking out. Use 1 size smaller hook than your yarn calls for.
  • The look of the Amigurumi finished object depends a lot on how you stuff it. Don’t be impatient and stuff too much in one go. Do it in bits.
  • Always pin the body parts together before you start sewing. Be it the limbs or the eyes, mouth, ears, antlers, horns, wings etc. Doesn’t matter even if they are really small parts, pinning them helps. They always turn out better when you do this. I say this from personal experience. 🙂

 

Do you see anything wrong in this picture ?

 

Pattern:

Legs (Make 2)

Black yarn
MC

R1: 6 sc into the circle [6]

R2: 6 inc [12]

R3: *(1 sc, 1 inc); rep from * 6 times [18]

R4: 1 sc in the next 5 stitches, 4 dec, 1 sc in the next 5 stitches [14]

R5: 1 sc in the next 5 stitches, 2 dec, 1 sc in the next 5 stitches [12]

R6: 1 sc in the next 5 stitches, 1 dec, 1 sc in the next 5 stitches [11]

R7: 1 sc in the next 3 stitches, 1 dec, 1 sc in the next stitch, 1 dec, 1 sc in the next 3 stitches [9]

R8-9: 1 sc in each stitch round [9] – 2 rounds

Fasten off and weave in ends for both legs.
We will now be working in rounds around both legs.

R10: Pick up 1 stitch next to the one where you fastened off on one of the legs and join yellow yarn using 1 sc. Mark this stitch, this is the new beginning of our round, ch3, align both the legs (feet facing in the right direction) and join to the nearest stitch on the other leg and join using 1 sc, 8 sc around the leg we just joined, 1 sc into next 3 chains, 1 sc in the next 8 stitches around the first leg [24]

Start stuffing the legs at this point.


Body:

Now we will be working in continuous rounds around both legs to form the body, alternating between 2 rounds of yellow yarn and 1 round of black yarn.

R11-12: in yellow, 1 sc in the next 24 stitches [24] – 2 rounds

R13: in black, *(1 sc in the next 3 stitches, 1 inc); repeat from * 6 times [30]

R14: in yellow, *(1 sc in the next 4 stitches, 1 inc); repeat from * 6 times [36]

R15: in yellow, *(1 sc in the next 5 stitches, 1 inc); repeat from * 6 times [42]

R16: in black,1 sc in each stitch around [42]

R17-18: in yellow,1 sc in each stitch around [42] – 2 rounds

R19: in black, *(1 sc in the next 5 stitches, 1 dec); repeat from * 6 times [36]

R20: in yellow, 1 sc in the next 36 stitches [36]

R21: in yellow, *(1 sc in the next 4 stitches, 1 dec); repeat from * 6 times [30]

R22: in black, 1 sc in each stitch around [30]

R23: in yellow, *(1 sc in the next 3 stitches, 1 dec); repeat from * 6 times [24]

R24: in yellow, 1 sc in each stitch around [24]

R25: in black, *(1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 1 dec); repeat from * 6 times [18]

R26: in yellow, 1 sc each stitch around [18]

R27: in yellow, *(1 sc in the next stitch, 1 dec); repeat from * 6 times [12]

R28 : in black, 1 sc in each stitch around [12]

Neck:

Switch to yellow, now you work the neck and head only in yellow yarn. You can cut the black yarn.
R29-30: 1 sc in each stitch around [12]
Head:

R31: 12 inc [24]
R32: *(1 sc, 1 inc); rep from * 12 times [36]
R33: 1 sc in each stitch around [36]
R34: *(1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 1 inc); rep from * 12 times [48]
R35-36: 1 sc in each stitch around [48]
R37: *(1 sc, in the next 6 stitches, 1 dec); rep from * 6 times [42]
R38: 1 sc in each stitch around [42]
R39: *(1 sc, in the next 5 stitches, 1 dec); rep from * 6 times [36]
R40: 1 sc in each stitch around [36]
Note: Place the eyes between R38-39. The eyes need to be 3-5 stitches apart horizontally. See Finishing section for more details.
R41: *(1 sc, in the next 4 stitches, 1 dec); rep from * 6 times [30]
R42: 1 sc in each stitch around [30]
R43: *(1 sc, in the next 3 stitches, 1 dec); rep from * 6 times [24]
R44: 1 sc in each stitch around [24]
R45: *(1 sc, in the next 2 stitches, 1 dec); rep from * 6 times [18]
R46: *(1 sc, in the next stitch, 1 dec); rep from * 6 times [12]
R47: 6 dec [6]
Fasten off and thread the tail in a tapestry needle and cinch the hole shut.

Arms: Make 2

In yellow yarn
MC
R1: 6sc into the circle
R2: *(1sc in the next stitch, 1 inc); rep from * 3 times [9]
R3: 1sc in each stitch round [9]
Switch to black yarn
R4: *(1sc in the next stitch, sc2tog in next stitch); rep from * 3 times [6]
R5-17: 1sc in each stitch round [6] – 13 rounds
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew.

Antennae: Make 2
In yellow yarn
MC
R1: 6 sc into the circle [6]
R2: *(1 sc in the next stitch, 1 inc); rep from * 3 times [9]
R3: 1 sc in each stitch round [9]
Switch to black yarn
R4: *(1 sc in the next stitch, 1 dec); rep from * 3 times [6]
R5-14: 1 sc in each stitch round [6] – 10 rounds
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew.
Wings (Make 2):

MC

R1: 6 sc into the circle [6]

R2: 6 inc [12]

R3: *(1 sc, 1 inc); rep from * 6 times [18]

R4: *(2 sc, 1 inc); rep from * 6 times [24]

R5-7: 1 sc in each stitch around [24]

R8: *(2 sc, 1 dec); rep from * 6 times [18]

R9: *(1 sc, 1 dec); rep from * 6 times [12]

R10: 6 dec [6]

Finishing:
Preparing the eyes:
Cut an oval(more rounded) piece of white fleece/felt fabric and make a hole in it to fit the safety eyes. Place the eyes between R38-39. The eyes need to be 3-5 stitches apart horizontally.


Embroider the eyebrows 3 rows above the eyes and the mouth at an angle below the eyes to give it that expression.

Preparing the wings:

Sew the 2 wings together first and then sew them to the back of the bee between R29-R30.

 

Pin the arms to make sure they are symmetrical and sew them on to the body. Sew them on R27 of the body.

Pin the antennae to make sure they are symmetrical and sew them on to the head. Sew them between R43-44 of the head.

I hope you have fun making this fun spring crochet project using this Amigurumi bee free crochet pattern. Do tag me on Social Media  Instagram if you make them @asmihandmade. I love seeing all your work. ♥️

Happy Crocheting
Ranjitha

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