How to Make a Bumble Bee

Crocheting your very own bumble bee can be a delightful and satisfying project. This adorable little creature is not only super cute but also quick to make. With its little stinger and beautiful wings, it’s sure to bring a smile to your face.

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The best part about creating your own bumble bee is the ability to customize it according to your preferences. You can experiment with different colors for the body, stripes, and even the face. Get creative and make your bee unique and special!

Imagine how rewarding it would be to have your own handmade bumble bee sitting on your shelf or adorning a keychain. It could also make a perfect gift for someone who appreciates the art of crochet.

So, why not pick up your crochet hook, select your favorite yarn, and embark on a journey to create a charming bumble bee? Enjoy the process of bringing this little insect to life and let your creativity soar!

Supplies needed:

Medium worsted yarn

Mainstay Cozy Yarn Black – 6 yards

Mainstay Cozy Yarn White – 9 yards

Red Heart Comfort Lemon – 11 yards

Crochet hook – I  used 3.5mm but you can use what you would like. Size will change

Yarn needle

Scissors

Stuffing

Stitch marker

Safety eyes – 8mm

Crochet Techniques to Know

Here are the basic crochet stitches we’ll use in this project.
Slip Stitch (sl st): To make a slip stitch, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
Single Crochet (sc): To make a single crochet, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (2 loops on the hook). Yarn over again and pull through both loops to complete the stitch.

Half Double Crochet (hdc): This stitch is taller than a single crochet. To make an hdc, yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over again and pull through all 3 loops to complete the stitch.
Working in the Back Loops (blo): Normally, we work through both top loops of a stitch. But in this project, we’ll work in the back loops only to create a ribbed texture. To do this, insert the hook under the back loop only. Then, complete the stitch as usual.

Terms and Abbreviations

Here are the crochet abbreviations used in this pattern. Note that all instructions are written in US terms.
FLO = front loops only
BLO = back loops only
ch = chain(s)
dc = double crochet

FLOdc = front loops only double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)

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Bumble Bee Pattern

Starting in yellow. Place eyes between rounds 2 and 3, 4 stitches apart

1. 6sc in mr (6)

2. (Inc) (12)

3. (Sc, inc) (18)

4. (8sc, inc)x2 (20)

5.- 6. Sc around for 2 rows (20)

Change to black 

7.- 8. Sc around for 2 rows (20)

Change to yellow

9.- 10. Sc around for 2 rows (20)

Change to black

11.- 12. Sc around for 2 rows (20)

Change to yellow

13. Sc around (20)

14. (8sc, dec)x2 (18)

15. (Sc, dec) (12) … stuff

16. (Dec) (6)

Adding stinger and smile. 

Thread black yarn through the entire body, pull the yarn out where the smile will start, leave a tail hanging out of the end of the bee. Create a smile before cutting the stinger.

Create the smile and hide the tail inside the body. 

Cut the stinger to the length you like.

Wings

in white yarn. Create 2. 

1.6sc in mr (6)

2. (Inc) (12)

3. (Sc, inc) (18)

4. (2sc, inc) (24)

Sl st and finish off leaving a tail for sewing. 

Pin in place and use 3 stitches to sew the wings on. Leave 1 stitch between the wings.

Tada!! You are finished with your bee

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This pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The pattern and or parts of it may not be reproduced, translated, altered for sale or for free. You may NOT MASS produce plushies made by this pattern in crochet or inspired by this pattern in other mediums. You may sell your item with this pattern in limited quantities 

Please give credit that this pattern was designed by:

Julia Pilling

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Email: juliasstuffncrochet@gmail.com

If you have any questions about my patterns please contact me anytime.

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