Amigurumi Bumblebee Crochet Pattern
We are back with more crochet projects for you to check out. Today’s lovely Amigurumi Crochet Pattern is the gorgeous little Amigurumi Bumblee Crochet Pattern from the fantastic “Knot Bad Amigurumi” Crochet book. A gorgeous book with 25 lovely crochet patterns for you try out. These are fantastic projects for beginners and more seasoned crocheters alike.. the book would be great to have and keep, and super lovely to gift as well.
Knot Bad Amigurumi – cutest Sample Bumblebee Crochet Project!
Please note: this project has been reproduced with permission from the publisher and is not allowed to be republished in any way, without their constent. It is for personal use only.
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Knot Bad Amigurumi Book by Vincent Green-Hite
Vincent’s story is all around the theme Yarn Punk – which basically means – fibre arts for everyone… and it is all about what YOU want to make it! Crochet should be enjoyed by all, regardless of age, gender or background. Simply explore and have fun.
Vincent’s book explores a set of 25 adorable and quirky little characters in his own unique and detailed style. Whether you want to make a cute crochet turte, a little alien buddy or fun crochet mushroom, Vincent has you covered.
Knot Bad Amigurumi is avaliable on amazon and form Quarto Publishing directly (as well as all good US book sellers)!
Beeping Bumblebee
By Vincent Green-Hite
“Save the bees!” is a common message. I was ignorant of the important role bees play in the environment and our everyday lives until I started hearing more about the dangers bees face.
After doing some research and learning that bees are key to our survival, I thought they definitely deserved a cute version of themselves.
In this project, you’ll learn how to use the front loops to create a body that doesn’t require sewing.
Crochet Bumblebee Dimensions
Finished dimensions: about 6.75″ high × 6″ wide (17 × 15 cm)
(Using worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm hook; may vary slightly due to tension)
Materials used for the Bumblebee
- Worsted Weight / #4 (Medium) Yarn in:
- Yellow (45 yards [41 m])
- White (12 yards [11 m])
- Black (25 yards [23 m])
- Pink (15 inches [38 cm]) for face embroidery
- Darning needle
- Fiberfill
- Two 12 mm safety eyes
- Safety pins
- Scissors
- G (4 mm) crochet hook
Crochet Abbreviations
Abbreviations used throughout this pattern the U.S. Crochet Terms (the book outlines these all, but you can also check this refresher crochet info page too).
- Ch: Chain
- MR: Magic ring
- Sts: Stitches
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- Inc: Increase
- Inv dec: Invisible decrease
- FLO: Front loops only
- **: Repeat stitches within the asterisks
- ( ): Stitch count at the end of the round/row
Crochet Tutorials to Reference
I have included this tutorial reference, to highlight some of the front matter of this lovely book and so that you can “see” that more information is provided should you choose to purchase the book, as well as showing you how the projects are introduced and layed out (in the meantime, we do have some beginner crochet info/ refresher crochet info for you here!).
- Magic Ring (MR) (page 19)
- Front Loops Only (FLO) (page 27)
- Attaching Pieces (page 31)
- Changing Yarn Colors (page 38)
- Embroidering Faces (page 35)
- Invisible Decrease (Inv dec) (page 26)
- Finishing Off (page 30)
How to Crochet a Bee
by Vincent Green-Hite
Main Head and Body
Begin in yellow; you’ll start from the head and work downward.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: Sc, Inc around. (18)
Rnd 4: Sc 2, Inc around. (24)
Rnd 5: Sc 3, Inc around. (30)
Rnd 6: Sc 4, Inc around. (36)
Rnd 7: Sc 5, Inc around. (42)
Rnds 8–14: Sc around. (42)
Rnd 15: Sc 5, Inv dec around. (36)
Rnd 16: Sc 4, Inv dec around. (30)
Rnd 17: Sc 3, Inv dec around. (24)
Rnd 18: In FLO, Inc around. (48) At this stage, your sts will start to protrude out more.
Flip your work so the right side is facing outward. Insert your safety eyes into Rnd 12 with 9 sts in between. Begin stuffing the head of your bee with fiberfill.
Rnds 19–23: Sc around. (48)
Rnd 24: Sc 6, Inv dec around. (42)
Rnd 25: Sc 5, Inv dec around. (36)
Rnd 26: Sc 4, Inv dec around. (30)
Begin stuffing the body firmly with fiberfill and continue doing so as you work downward.
Rnd 27: Sc 3, Inv dec around. (24)
Switch to black.
Rnd 28: Sc around. (24)
Rnd 29: Sc 2, Inv dec around. (18)
Rnd 30: Sc around. (18)
Rnd 31: Sc, Inv dec around. (12)
Rnd 32: Sc around. (12)
Rnd 33: Inv dec around. (6)
Rnd 34: Sc around. (6)
Finish off. Weave the tail in and knot off.
Crochet Bee Wings (make 2)
Start in white.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: Sc, Inc around. (18)
Rnds 4–6: Sc around. (18)
Flip your work so the right side is facing outward.
Rnd 7: Sc, Inv dec around. (12)
Rnd 8: Inv dec around. (6)
Finish off. Leave the tail for sewing on both wings. These pieces will not be stuffed.
Black Bee Waistband
Begin in black.
Ch 3.
Row 1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, Sc. Sc across. (2)
Rows 2–38: Sc across. (2)
Border:
- Ch 1. Sc into the side of your work in
all 26 sts except the last one. This is the
corner st. Sc 2 into the corner. (40) - Sc across until the next corner st;
Sc 2 into the corner. (41) Sc across on
the bottom side until the final st.
Sl st into the final corner st. (42) - Finish off. Leave the tail for sewing.
Crochet Bee Antennae (make 2)
Begin in black.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
Rnds 3–4: Sc around. (12)
Flip your work so the right side is facing outward. Beginning stuffing firmly with fiberfill.
Rnd 5: Inv dec around. (6)
Rnd 6: Sc around. (12)
Finish off. Leave the tail for sewing.
Assembly the Crochet Bee Parts
- Wrap the black waistband around the body. This should cover Rnds 22–24. Rnds 19–21 should still be visible.
- With a darning needle, sew both ends of the belt together. Once sewn, insert into the body for extra security and pull out through the black stinger to knot off.
- With the three rnds still visible, sew the wings into Rnds 20 and 21 with a darning needle.
- Attach the antennae to the head above the eyes. Sew into Rnds 6 and 7 on both sides.
- Embroider the face with lashes, blush, and smile using black and pink yarn. Insert the center smile stitch into Rnd 13, and both ends into Rnd 12, making the smile 7 sts wide.
Your little Crochet Beeping Bumblebee is finished! Hooray!
Can’t wait to find out if you won.. well, grab yourself a copy instead – Knot Bad Amigurumi is avaliable on amazon and form Quarto Publishing directly (as well as all good US book sellers)!