Amigurumi Sunflower with Bees - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Brighten up your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Sunflower with Bees pattern! Inspired by the cheerful beauty of sunflowers and the hardworking charm of bees, this delightful design captures nature’s harmony in every stitch. With its vibrant yellow petals, textured center, and tiny buzzing bees, this crochet creation is perfect for adding a touch of sunshine to your handmade projects. Whether you’re crafting for garden lovers, decorating a cozy space, or simply enjoy making nature-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a lively sunflower bursting with charm! 🌻✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of yellow, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature honeycomb or extra bees for added whimsy. Craft a classic sunflower with its signature golden hues, create a pastel version for a dreamy aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of floral-inspired amigurumi for a stunning display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a cheerful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Sunflower with Bees is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade nature magic to every stitch! 🧶💖

Two crocheted bees with smiling faces are sitting on a large crocheted sunflower in a crocheted pot, placed on a wooden floor with a sofa in the background.

🌻 Amigurumi Sunflower with Bees Crochet Pattern

Create this joyful scene of two smiling bees sitting atop a bright sunflower in a cozy crocheted pot! This standalone decor piece is perfect for spring or summer, or to bring a burst of cheer to any room.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, BLO work for structure, and multi-piece assembly.

📏 Finished Sizes (Approx.)

Pot height: 4.5 in (11.5 cm)
Sunflower height (in pot): 9 in (23 cm)
Bees: 2.5 in (6.5 cm) each

🧶 Materials

Yarn (DK or worsted weight):
- Yellow, orange, black, brown, green, white
Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
Safety eyes (6–8 mm)
Pipe cleaner or floral wire (for flower stem + antennae)
Polyester stuffing
Yarn needle, stitch markers
Optional: hot glue (for attaching if not sewing)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
st(s) – Stitch(es)
rep – Repeat
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
tr – Treble Crochet

🧺 Pot

Color: Orange

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
(8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
BLO only: sc around (60) ← Creates the sharp base edge
12–25. sc around (60)
FO and weave in ends.

Insert a stuffed circle of green yarn as “soil”:

Soil Base (Green)
Work Rounds 1–10 of the pot
11–14. sc around (60)
Stuff firmly and sew flat into the pot’s inner edge.

🌻 Sunflower Stem & Center

Stem (Green)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
3–30. sc around (12) – adjust height as needed
Insert floral wire or pipe cleaner while stuffing lightly
FO and leave long tail.

Sunflower Center (Brown)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–9. sc around (42)
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Stuff firmly
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.

Sew the stem to the underside center of the sunflower.

🌻 Petals (Yellow – Make 12–14)

MR, 6 sc
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9)
(1 sc, dec) x3 (6)
dec x3 (3)
FO and sew evenly around the sunflower base.

🍃 Leaves (Make 2)

Color: Green

ch 10
sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc x4, hdc, sc
Mirror back around (continue around the chain)
sl st around outer edge
Sew onto stem midway for balance.

🐝 Bees (Make 2)

Body (Yellow/Black stripes)

MR, 6 sc (yellow)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18)
Switch to black: sc around (18)
Switch to yellow: sc around
Switch to black: sc around
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff
dec x6 (6), FO and close.

Head (Yellow)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around
Insert safety eyes, embroider mouth
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6), FO and close
Sew to body.

Wings (White – Make 2 per bee)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
sc around
(1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
FO, flatten, sew to back.

Antennae (Black)

ch 5, sl st back
Make 2, sew to head.

Arms/Legs (Black – optional)

ch 5, sc in 2nd ch and back (4)
Make 4 total
Sew to side of bee body, positioned to sit on flower.

✂️ Assembly Instructions

Insert sunflower stem into the green base inside pot, and sew or glue securely.
Position and sew bees onto sunflower center, bent slightly forward as if they’re interacting.
Adjust leaves to balance sides, and optionally stitch down petals if they curl.

💡 Customization Tips

Add more bees or flowers to the pot
Embroider rosy cheeks or initials on bees
Use sparkly yarn for whimsical wings

This buzzing sunflower garden will light up any corner with its cheerful personality and vibrant design. Perfect for a desk, gift, or handmade spring decor! 🐝🌻