Big Amigurumi Bee Crochet Pattern
I would never have thought that bees could be so snuggly and comforting. I always saw them as cute yet intense workaholics focusing on their daily tasks and occasionally inducing worry and fear of their stingers.
But this changed years ago when I became aware of the declining bee population and how much we, humans and the earth overall, need them. Suddenly I felt almost protective of them. I no longer saw them as flying stingers set on inflicting pain but instead, I began to see them as creatures who need our support and understanding. Also, I was inspired by Adventure Time to make these little buzzy bees.
When I initially started this big amigurumi bee crochet pattern I thought I was making an emotional support bee for myself for when I’m anxious or stressed but could it be the other way around? Is this a support awareness for bees?
Big Amigurumi Bee Crochet Pattern
Finished size, after stuffing
Approx. 9” tall, 22” around
Materials
9.00mm hook
6.00mm hook
Super bulky (6) yarn in Yellow, White, and Black. I’m using Bernat Blanket.
Polyfil stuffing, approx. 170-200 grams depending on how firm or soft you prefer
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
Optional: fabric to make a liner. I used an old t-shirt.
Pattern Notes
This bee crochet pattern is worked in continuous rounds, do not join or turn at the end of each round. Keep a somewhat tight tension so there are no gaps in your stitches.
In this pattern, I’ve made the black stripes separately as a strip of chains but you can also work the stripes into the body by changing the yarn color. If you do switch yarn colors for the stripes consider placing them at Rounds 12 and 20 or the rounds of your choosing.
Optional: Use some fabric like an old t-shirt or similar stretchy fabric to make an insert or liner to hold the stuffing inside the body. I made a simple liner by making a tube and closing it at both ends after I added the stuffing.
Bee Body
Round 1: make 9 sc in magic ring
Round 2: inc in each st (18 sts)
Round 3: [sc in next 2 st, inc in next st] x 6 (24 sts)
Round 4: [sc in next 3 st, inc in next st] x 6 (30)
Round 5: [sc in next 4 st, inc in next st] x 6 (36)
Round 6: [sc in next 5 st, inc in next st] x 6 (42 sts)
Round 7: [sc in next 6 st, inc in next st] x 6 (48 sts)
Rounds 8-19: sc in each st around
Round 20: [sc in next 6 sts, dec] x 6 (42 sts)
Round 21: [sc in next 5 sts, dec] x 6 (36 sts)
Round 22: [sc in next 4 sts, dec] x 6 (30 sts)
Start adding stuffing to the body. If you are using a liner, place it inside the body and start to add the stuffing.
Round 23: [sc in next 3 sts, dec] x 6 (24 sts)
Round 24: [sc in next 2 sts, dec] x 6 (18 sts)
Round 25: [sc in next st, dec] x 6 (12 sts)
Round 26: dec x 6 (6 sts)
Add more stuffing before you close the liner and the bee, if needed.
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. Use a yarn needle to sew the opening.
Wings, make 2
Row 1: in magic ring, ch 2 (does not count as a st) make 6 dc in magic ring, turn
Row 2: ch 2 (does not count as a st), 2 dc in each st across, turn (12 sts)
Row 3: ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in the first st and the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 2 dc in the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, sc in the last 3 sts
Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Black Stripes, make 2
With 6.00mm hook
Make enough chains to fit around the body.
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. You can also sew the stripes with regular needle and thread.
Putting the Bee Together
If you’ve made the black stripes separately, use a yarn needle to sew them onto the body wherever you prefer. You can also sew the stripes with regular thread and a sewing needle.
Sew the wings to the body. Align the wings on top of the body with the wrong sides facing and sew.
Tip: Use locking stitch markers or safety pins to hold the stripes and wings in place while you sew.
Use a yarn needle and the black yarn to embroider the eyes and mouth and any embellishments you want to add.
Once you’ve weaved in your ends your snuggly bee is all done and ready to be hugged!
If you make this big amigurumi bee crochet pattern I'd love to see your creation, just tag me on Instagram @popsdemilk_crochet and use the hashtag #popsdemilk
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You may sell finished items made from this pattern as long as it is handmade by you, not mass produced, giving the credit to Pops de Milk / Patricia Castillo as the designer. If you have any questions, you can email me at patricia@popsdemilk.com