Hey you! I am glad to see you are wanting to make this super adorable crochet bee! This pattern is originally from my Alfalfa & Sprout pattern, but recently this little bee has become very popular thanks to a few of my Instagram posts and reels. I got so many questions about the pattern I thought that the “Nature” prompt for the 4th day of AmiguruMay. I have posted this same pattern as a graphic on my IG page if you prefer to view it there! It even has relaxing bee sounds. ;-]
This tiny bee is a perfect addition to any of your projects, or just a fun little make to have around or give as a gift.
I have included two different yarn weights, which are the bees that have been featured on my Instagram page. The bee using stonewashed is just over an inch long, and the micro bee using crochet thread is only one CM! Which is pretty much the actual size of bumblebees! Pretty cool.
I know it looks intimidating but I bet with some practice and repetition you could also make yourself a micro bee! Please let me know if you do, I would love to see all of your buzzin’ bees!
Yarn Used
Scheepjes Stonewashed – Sport Weight
Moonstone – Beryl – Black Onyx
Micro Bee
Scheepjes Maxi – Size 10 Crochet Thread
Gold – Black – Old Lace
Materials
- 2.75mm crochet hook
- 1.5mm hook for thread option
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Yarn
- Polyfill
- Black embroidery thread
Abbreviations
Rnd – round
chX – chain X amount of stitches
MR – magic adjustable ring
st(s) – stitch(es)
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – 2sc in the same stitch
dec – invisible decrease
FLO – front loop only
FO – fasten off
Bumble Bee
Starting with Beryl
Rnd 1: 6sc in a MR (6)
Rnd 2: [2sc, inc] x 2 (8)
Rnd 3: sc in each st (8)
Change to Black Onyx
Rnd 4: sc in each st (8)
Change to Beryl
Rnd 5: sc in each st (8)
Change to Black Onyx
Rnd 6: sc in each st (8)
Change to Beryl
Stuff lightly
Rnd 7: [2sc, dec] x 2 (6)
Sl st in the next st to FO. Cut yarn and close the hole by weaving the tail through the FLO of the 6 sts, pull tight to close. Hide the end inside of the bee.
Bee Wings
Using Moonstone
Rnd 1: [sc, ch 1, 3dc, sl st, 3dc, ch 1, sc] in a MR
FO, cut yarn and leave a tail for sewing over the color change of rnd 4&5 of the bee. Hide all ends.
Embroider the eyes over rnd 2.
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