Free Honey Bee Crochet Pattern
This cute little bee is made using my free honey bee crochet pattern. Making this free crochet pattern is a great place to begin, if you are new to making crochet amigurumi projects. I can’t wait to share the step-by-step instructions for making this easy little bee with you!
Why this Amigurumi Bee pattern is so easy?
This amigurumi honey bee pattern is so easy to make because it is a very basic shape. When you make this honey bee, you will use a basic single crochet stitch, along with a single crochet increase, and a single crochet decrease.
How easy is this pattern?
This free honey bee crochet pattern is quite easy to make. If you love crocheting stuffed animals but are pretty new to crocheting, this is a great pattern to start out making. You will need to know the basics of crocheting, but once you have the basic stitches mastered, this is a very fun project to make.
What is the best yarn to use for amigurumi bees?
The best type of yarn to use when you are making these cute little honey bees is a nice, soft, medium-weight yarn. If you are feeling adventurous, you could also try using a velvet yarn, but that might be a little more difficult to use. You can also choose to use a worsted weight yarn if you want. Just be aware that your thinner yarn will make a smaller honey bee.
Basic Crochet Stitches:
Chain. The chain stitch is often used as the foundation crochet stitch for many different crochet projects. If you are new, be sure to check out my easy tutorial, to learn how to make a chain stitch.
Single Crochet. A single crochet stitch is another type of crochet stitch used in many different crochet projects. The single crochet stitch is one of the basic stitches, but it is also one of the shortest crochet stitches. Learn how to make a single crochet stitch!
Slip Stitch. A slip stitch can be used as a crochet stitch by itself to create projects, or it can be used in your crochet projects to join a round or get you from one location to another one. If you don’t know how, check out my easy tutorial to learn how to make a slip stitch.
Magic Ring (AKA Magic Circle). A magic ring is also known as a magic circle. The names are often used interchangeably but can reference the same beginning crochet stitch. This stitch is special, because it is used to make round crochet projects, and can be tightened so that you don’t have an open circle in the middle of your project.
How to Crochet a Magic Circle
Learning how to make a magic ring or magic circle can be a little tricky when you are just starting out. Because of this, I have created a step-by-step tutorial to walk you through the process. You can also watch this quick video to see how to make a magic ring.
Invisible Decrease
There are a few different ways that you can decrease your overall number of stitches in a round, which is what you will need to do when closing your crochet honey bee. The first way you can do this is by making a 2-together single crochet (2togsc). This is when you combine two stitches, into one. The other way, and often the better way, is to make an invisible decrease. This way your decrease stitch looks the same as the rest of your stitches, but you still accomplish your goal of decreasing the overall number of stitches in a specific round. Watch this short video to learn how.
Single Crochet Increase
The last basic crochet stitch you will need to know is the single crochet increase stitch. This is very basic, you will simply make two single crochet stitches in the same stitch to increase the overall number of stitches in that round. Check out this short video to learn how.
Amigurumi Techniques to Know for Crochet Bees
When you are making amigurumi, or crochet animals like this cute amigurumi bee, one of the main crochet stitches you will need to know are the increase and decrease stitches like we mentioned above.
Basic Amigurumi Increase Pattern
When you make an increase stitch, it is usually made using single crochet stitches, where you simply make two single crochet stitches in the same stitch. This increases your overall number of stitches, and gives your amigurumi animal it’s shape.
Basic Amigurumi Decrease Pattern
There are a few different ways you can decrease your amigurumi crochet toy. That is by making a single crochet two together, or by using an invisible decrease. The best overall results will be when you use the invisible decrease, but sometimes it’s too difficult, and you will need to use a single crochet two together (sc2tog) as your backup stitch.
Free Crochet Bee Pattern
Supplies You’ll Need
1 skein yellow yarn
1 skein black yarn
1 skein white yarn
4.0 mm crochet hook
1 stitch marker
1 tapestry needle or yarn needle
10 mm safety eyes
Toy stuffing
Abbreviations
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inv dec – invisible decrease
inc – increase
ch – chain
st/sts – stitch/stitches
How to Crochet A Honey Bee (Free Crochet Bee Pattern)
Step One: Make the Body
Round 1: with yellow yarn, make a mr, in the mr make 8 sc sts. Join with a sl st to the first sc st. (8)
Round 2: ch 1, make 2 sc sts in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc st made. (16)
Round 3: ch 1, in the first st make 2 sc sts, *sc in the next st, make 2 sc sts in the next st*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (24)
Round 4: ch 1, in the first st, make 2 sc sts, *sc in the next 2 sts, in the next st make 2 sc sts.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc st. (32)
Round 5: ch 1, in the first st make 2 sc sts, *sc in the next 3 sts, in the next st make 2 sc sts.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc st. (40)
Your increase rows are now complete. Now it’s time to make the body of the honey bee.
Round 6 – 10: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc st. (40)
Round 11 – 13: change to black yarn, to make the first black stripe, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (40)
Round 14 – 18: using yellow yarn to make the next yellow stripe, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (40)
Round 19 – 21: change to black yarn to make the last of the black stripes, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (40)
Round 22 – 26: using yellow yarn, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (40)
Step Two: Attach the eyes
Before you close the honey bee’s body, you will want to add your safety eyes in your desired location.
Round 27: ch 1, inv dec working in the first 2 sts, *sc in the next 3 sts, inv dec*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (32)
Round 28: ch 1, inv dec working in the first 2 sts, *sc in the next 2 sts, inv dec*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (24)
Round 29: ch 1, inv dec working in the first 2 sts, *sc in the next st, inv dec*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (16)
Round 30: ch 1, inv dec working in the first 2 sts, continue working the inv dec st around. Join with a sl st. (8)
Round 31: cut a long tail of yarn, then pull the yarn through the loop on your hook. Thread the yarn through a yarn needle. Then weave the yarn through each st, and pull it tight to finish off the honey bee. Tie a knot and weave in the ends of the yarn tail.
Step Three: Crochet the Bee Wings (Make 2)
Round 1: using white yarn, make a mr, and make 8 sc sts in the mr. Join with a sl st. (8)
Round 2: ch 1, work 2 sc sts in each st around. Join with a sl st. (16)
Round 3: ch 1, in the first st, *make 2 sc sts, sc in the next st*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (24)
Round 4 – 7: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (24)
Round 8: ch 1, work inv dec in the first 2 sts, and in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 8 sts. When you reach the other side, work 2 more inv dec sts, sc in the last 8 sts. Join with a sl st. (20)
Round 9: ch 1, work inv dec in the first 2 sts, and in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 6 sts. When you reach the other side, work 2 more inv dec sts, sc in the last 6 sts. Join with a sl st. (16)
Round 10: ch 1, work inv dec in the first 2 sts, and in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 4 sts. When you reach the other side, work 2 more inv dec sts, sc in the last 4 sts. Join with a sl st. (12) Finish off and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing.
Step Four: Attach the Wings
Sew the wings on to the top of the body using the yarn needle threaded through the long tail of yarn left on the wings. Make sure to sew them securely to the top of the body of the bee.
Step Five: Stitch on the Mouth and other Facial Features
If you want, now is a great time to use black yarn, or black thread and add your desired facial features to the honey bee.
Tips for Crocheting Amigurumi Bees
Yarn for your crochet bee
You likely won’t need to use an entire skein of each color. But you will want to have each color of yarn on hand to make this crochet honey bee.
Use stitch markers to track your rounds.
Using stitch markers to keep track of each round is a good idea, especially if you are new to crocheting. Simply place the stitch marker at the beginning of each round, so you know where one starts and ends.
Use a smaller-than-usual crochet hook to create a tight fabric.
When you are making crochet amigurumi, like this little honey bee, it is a good idea to use a smaller crochet hook than you are used to. This way you won’t have holes in your little bee. I have suggested using a 4.00 mm hook, but you might need to try one or two sizes smaller, to make nice, tight stitches.
Consider embroidered eyes instead of safety eyes or buttons.
Making embroidered eyes, rather than using the safety eyes is a good idea, especially if you are making this honey bee crochet pattern for babies or toddlers. That way you don’t have to worry about the eyes coming off and causing a choking hazard.
Can you make these honey bees in different sizes?
Yes, you can! All you have to do is change the type of yarn you are using, by using different yarn weights, to try chunky yarn, or baby yarn. Then make sure to change your crochet hook accordingly.
You can also make these honey bees in different sizes, by adding more stitches to your magic ring, or subtracting the number of stitches in your magic ring. You can make tiny bees, or large bees, depending on your preference!
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Why Crochet Bees Are So Popular
A similar bee to this little crochet bee first went viral on TikTok, and ever since, the popularity of these little guys has begun growing. After all, what’s not to love about this little crochet honey bee pattern? The honey bee is easy to make, and cute when it is finished!
Crochet Honey Bee Crochet Pattern
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Free Honey Bee Crochet Pattern
Materials
- 1 skein yellow yarn
- 1 skein black yarn
- 1 skein white yarn
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- 1 stitch marker
- 1 tapestry needle or yarn needle
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Toy stuffing
Instructions
Make the Bee's Body
- Round 1: with yellow yarn, make a mr, in the mr make 8 sc sts. Join with a sl st to the first sc st. (8)
- Round 2: ch 1, make 2 sc sts in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc st made. (16)
- Round 3: ch 1, in the first st make 2 sc sts, *sc in the next st, make 2 sc sts in the next st*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (24)
- Round 4: ch 1, in the first st, make 2 sc sts, *sc in the next 2 sts, in the next st make 2 sc sts.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc st. (32)
- Round 5: ch 1, in the first st make 2 sc sts, *sc in the next 3 sts, in the next st make 2 sc sts.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc st. (40)
- Your increase rows are now complete. Now it’s time to make the body of the honey bee.
- Round 6 – 10: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc st. (40)
- Round 11 – 13: change to black yarn, to make the first black stripe, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (40)
- Round 14 – 18: using yellow yarn to make the next yellow stripe, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (40)
- Round 19 – 21: change to black yarn to make the last of the black stripes, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (40)
- Round 22 – 26: using yellow yarn, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (40)
- Before you close the honey bee’s body, you will want to add your safety eyes in your desired location.
- Round 27: ch 1, inv dec working in the first 2 sts, *sc in the next 3 sts, inv dec*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (32)
- Round 28: ch 1, inv dec working in the first 2 sts, *sc in the next 2 sts, inv dec*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (24)
- Round 29: ch 1, inv dec working in the first 2 sts, *sc in the next st, inv dec*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (16)
- Round 30: ch 1, inv dec working in the first 2 sts, continue working the inv dec st around. Join with a sl st. (8)
- Round 31: cut a long tail of yarn, then pull the yarn through the loop on your hook. Thread the yarn through a yarn needle. Then weave the yarn through each st, and pull it tight to finish off the honey bee. Tie a knot and weave in the ends of the yarn tail.
Make 2 Wings
- Round 1: using white yarn, make a mr, and make 8 sc sts in the mr. Join with a sl st. (8)
- Round 2: ch 1, work 2 sc sts in each st around. Join with a sl st. (16)
- Round 3: ch 1, in the first st, *make 2 sc sts, sc in the next st*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (24)
- Round 4 – 7: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (24)
- Round 8: ch 1, work inv dec in the first 2 sts, and in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 8 sts. When you reach the other side, work 2 more inv dec sts, sc in the last 8 sts. Join with a sl st. (20)
- Round 9: ch 1, work inv dec in the first 2 sts, and in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 6 sts. When you reach the other side, work 2 more inv dec sts, sc in the last 6 sts. Join with a sl st. (16)
- Round 10: ch 1, work inv dec in the first 2 sts, and in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 4 sts. When you reach the other side, work 2 more inv dec sts, sc in the last 4 sts. Join with a sl st. (12) Finish off and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing.
- Sew the wings onto the top of the body using the yarn needle threaded through the long tail of yarn left on the wings. Make sure to sew them securely to the top of the body of the bee.
- If you want, now is a great time to use black yarn, or black thread and add your desired facial features to the honey bee.
- Now your cute little honey bee is ready to enjoy!
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