Create a cozy and whimsical crochet piece with this Amigurumi Sweet Honey Hanging Bee Hive pattern! Inspired by the charm of a buzzing beehive, this delightful design captures the warmth of nature with its soft textures, intricate details, and cheerful golden hues. Whether you’re crafting for bee lovers, adding a playful touch to your decor, or simply enjoy making nature-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a charming hanging beehive bursting with personality! Perfect for brightening up any space, this crochet piece brings a touch of handmade sweetness to your surroundings. 🐝✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of honey gold, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like miniature bees or flowers for extra flair. Craft a classic beehive with warm earthy tones, create a playful version with pastel hues, or even stitch up a full set of nature-inspired amigurumi for a delightful display! Whether gifted as a thoughtful keepsake, displayed as a cheerful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Sweet Honey Hanging Bee Hive is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade nature to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
🐝 Amigurumi Sweet Honey Hanging Bee Hive Crochet Pattern
Create a heartwarming wall accent with this adorable Sweet Honey Drop! This hanging beehive surrounded by cheerful bees and dainty flowers makes the perfect decor for nurseries, playrooms, or cozy corners. The hive is shaped for structure and visual delight, with suspended bees giving it a magical, floating charm.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping, working in rounds, minor embroidery, and structural support techniques.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 14–16 inches (35–40 cm) from top to bottom, including fringe and hanging bees.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted Weight Yarn:
- Color A: Golden Yellow (Hive)
- Color B: Brown (Door, Bee details)
- Color C: White, Cream, Yellow, Green (Flowers & Leaves)
- Color D: Yellow, Black (Bee bodies)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Black embroidery thread
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Plastic canvas or foam board (for sturdy hive base)
- Invisible thread, fishing line, or cotton yarn (for hanging bees)
- Wooden ring, dowel, or hook for display (optional)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🍯 Hive Body – Color A
Work in continuous spiral. Use stitch marker to keep track.
- 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)
9–30. sc around (48)
Pro Tip: Work every 3rd round in Back Loop Only (BLO) to create the horizontal ridged texture of a beehive.
- (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
- (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO and close. Weave in end.
🧱 How to Make the Hive Sturdy (Essential Step)
- Before stuffing the hive, cut two round discs from plastic canvas, lightweight foam board, or double-layered cardboard.
- One should match the bottom (approx. 4.5″ diameter).
- The second should fit mid-height, for vertical support.
- Insert the bottom disc flat inside and firmly stuff around it.
- Insert the second disc about 2/3 up for added support.
- Firmly stuff the top to hold shape before closing.
These internal supports will ensure the hive maintains its bulbous form while hanging.
🚪 Door – Color B
- ch 8, turn
- sc in 2nd ch and across (7)
3–5. ch 1, turn, sc across (7) - ch 1, dec, 3 sc, dec (5)
- ch 1, dec, 1 sc, dec (3)
- sc3tog (1)
FO and leave a tail for sewing.
Label: Use white or light brown yarn. Embroider “Sweet Honey” using black thread or fabric marker.
🌼 Flowers & Leaves
Flower (Make 5–7):
- MR, (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x5
Pull closed and FO.
Leaf (Make 4–5):
- ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sl st
FO and shape.
Sew these around the base of the hive or near the door.
🐝 Bees (Make 6)
Body – Yellow & Black (alternate every 2 rounds):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
Stuff firmly. FO and close.
Wings (White, Make 2 per bee):
- ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to make loop
Repeat once more. Sew both loops to top of bee body.
Antennae & Arms (Optional):
- Embroider short vertical lines or stitch pipe-cleaner segments.
Face: - Safety eyes + embroidered smile
Hanging:
- Attach bees using transparent nylon thread, sewing into the hive at evenly spaced points around the top and bottom.
🎀 Hanging Loop
- ch 30–40 using Color A
- Fold in half and sew both ends to top of hive securely
OR use a wooden ring for a more polished finish.
🧶 Tassel or Bottom Bee
Option A: Tassel
Cut 10–12 strands of yarn, fold in half, loop through bottom center, tighten and trim.
Option B: Center Bee
Attach one bee using a slightly longer string at the bottom for a vertical drop look.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Weave in all yarn ends
- Adjust bee placement for balance
- Add optional blush or sparkle yarn to wings for fun
- Hang your hive with pride!
💡 Customize It!
- Use pastel bees for a nursery version
- Add sound bell inside the hive for a gentle jingle
- Stitch a child’s name in place of “Sweet Honey”
Your handmade Sweet Honey Drop will buzz with charm and brighten any space. It’s sweet, playful, and forever in bloom—just like your creativity! 🐝🍯🌼
