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! 🧶💖
🌻 Amigurumi Sunflower with Bees Crochet Pattern
Bring sunshine indoors with this adorable Amigurumi Sunflower and Bees! 🐝🌻 Two cheerful bees sit playfully atop a bright, textured sunflower blooming from a cozy crocheted pot. This vibrant piece makes the perfect handmade décor for spring, summer, or year-round cheer!
🎯 Skill Level
Intermediate – involves shaping, color changes, structural work, and assembly.
📏 Finished Size
- Pot: ~4.5 in (11.5 cm) tall
- Total height (with flower): ~9 in (23 cm)
- Bees: ~2.5 in (6.5 cm) each
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):
- Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
- Safety eyes: 6–8 mm
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Floral wire or pipe cleaner: for stem & antennae
- Yarn needle & stitch markers
- Optional: small piece of cardboard/plastic circle (for base stability)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back loop only
FLO – Front loop only
hdc – Half double crochet
dc – Double crochet
FO – Fasten off
🪴 Pot
Color: Orange
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
Round 9: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
Round 10: (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
Round 11: BLO sc around (60) ← creates the pot edge ridge.
Rounds 12–25: sc around (60).
FO and weave in ends.
🌿 Soil Insert (Green)
Work as pot base up to Round 10 (60 sts).
Rounds 11–14: sc around.
Stuff firmly and sew flat into the top rim of the pot.
Place a small cardboard or plastic circle beneath for stability.
🌻 Sunflower Stem & Center
🌿 Stem (Green)
MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–30: sc around (12) — adjust height as needed.
Insert wire and lightly stuff.
FO with long tail for sewing.
🌰 Flower Center (Brown)
MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rounds 8–9: sc around (42)
Round 10: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
Round 11: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Stuff firmly.
Round 12: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 13: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 14: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 15: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
Attach stem to bottom center of the sunflower head.
🌼 Petals (Yellow – Make 14)
MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rounds 3–5: sc around (9)
Round 6: (sc, dec) x3 (6)
Round 7: dec x3 (3)
FO and leave long tail.
Sew petals evenly around the brown center in two staggered layers (8 in the first round, 6 in the second).
🍃 Leaves (Green – Make 2)
ch 10
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc x4, hdc, sc.
Continue around the other side of the chain to mirror.
sl st around entire edge.
Add one more round in FLO for structure.
FO and shape slightly downward with steam.
Sew to stem at mid-height.
🐝 Bees (Make 2)
🟡 Body (Yellow & Black)
MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–5: sc around (18)
Switch to black: sc around
Switch to yellow: sc around
Switch to black: sc around
Round 9: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
Round 10: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
😊 Head (Yellow)
MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–6: sc around (18)
Insert safety eyes between R4–R5, about 6 sts apart.
Embroider smile with black yarn.
Round 7: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 8: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
Sew head to body.
🪽 Wings (White – Make 4)
MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, dec) x4 (8)
FO and flatten.
Sew two wings per bee.
🐝 Antennae (Black)
ch 6, sl st back (5).
Make 2 and sew to head.
🦵 Legs (Black)
ch 5, sc back (4).
Make 4 legs per bee and sew to underside so bees appear to sit naturally on the flower.
🧷 Assembly
- Insert the flower stem into the pot’s center and secure it with glue or stitches.
- Attach leaves symmetrically on both sides.
- Position bees facing each other on the sunflower center, slightly angled.
- Curve legs gently and sew them so each bee “grips” the flower.
- Adjust antennae and wings to match the photo pose.
✨ Finishing Touches
- Use a small amount of blush for cheeks.
- Reinforce the stem with extra wire wrap if needed.
- Slightly overlap petals for fullness.
- Optional: crochet extra mini bees for a larger display.
💖 Result
Your sunflower pot will bloom with joy and buzz with love! 🌻🐝 This delightful amigurumi set brings a cheerful handmade touch to your home, perfect for gifting, décor, or simply making you smile.
Thank you
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