Buzz into happiness with this Amigurumi Bee with Sunflower crochet pattern! Featuring a cheerful little bee with tiny wings and a sunny smile, paired with a bright and blooming sunflower, this adorable duo is perfect for adding a touch of handmade joy to your space. Whether you’re crafting a sweet gift, decorating a cozy corner, or simply love stitching up nature-inspired cuties, this pattern brings together the charm of pollinators and petals in the most delightful way. 🐝🌻🧶
Designed for playful detail and vibrant flair, this pattern invites you to mix bold yellows, soft textures, and expressive features like blushing cheeks or a tiny leaf accent. Add a little pot, a buzzing friend, or even a mini garden scene to make it uniquely yours. Whether perched on a shelf, gifted with love, or part of a seasonal display, this Bee with Sunflower is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a burst of handmade sunshine to every stitch! 💛🌼✨
🐝 Amigurumi Bee with Sunflower Crochet Pattern
Brighten your day with this cheerful amigurumi bee holding a sunflower! This adorable project features expressive eyes, curled antennae, a striped yellow & brown body, delicate wings, and a lovely flower accessory. Perfect for spring or gifting!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Color changes, shaping, and small parts assembly
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–11 inches (23–28 cm) tall using DK or worsted yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Cotton or Acrylic):
- Yellow – Body and head
- Brown – Stripes, limbs, nose, antennae, sunflower center
- White – Wings and eye whites
- Black – Eye pupils, mouth, eyebrows (embroidery)
- Green – Flower stem and leaves
- Orange/Golden Yellow – Sunflower petals
- Hook: 2.5 mm or 3 mm
- Safety Eyes: 10 mm (or crochet black pupils)
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip stitch
BLO – Back loop only
FO – Fasten off
🐝 Head (Yellow)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 10–11, about 7–8 stitches apart - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly - dec x6 (6)
FO and close hole
🐝 Body (Start from bottom, Brown → Yellow stripes)
- MR 6 (Brown)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–8. sc (Brown)
9–10. sc (Yellow)
11–12. sc (Brown)
13–14. sc (Yellow)
15–16. sc (Brown) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff body firmly - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
FO and leave tail for sewing to head
🧠 Eyes (Make 2 – White)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
Sl st and FO
Sew to face and embroider small black pupils with French knot or felt circles
🐽 Nose (Brown)
- MR 6
- sc around
FO and sew in the middle of the face, between the eyes
🧶 Arms ×2 (Brown)
- MR 6
2–8. sc (6)
Lightly stuff - Flatten and sc across opening
FO and sew to sides of body
🦵 Legs ×2 (Brown)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc (12) - (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
6–9. sc (9)
Stuff lightly - Flatten and sc across to close
FO and sew under the body
🌀 Antennae ×2 (Brown)
- Ch 18
- Starting in 2nd ch from hook: 2 sc in each st (you’ll get a curl)
FO and sew to top of head
🪽 Wings ×2 (White)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–6. sc (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
Flatten, FO and sew to back of body
🌻 Sunflower (Removable Accessory)
Center (Brown)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
FO and make 2 pieces, sew them together back-to-back with slight stuffing
Petals (Yellow – work around the center)
Attach yellow yarn in BLO of outer round
(ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, sl st in next stitch) repeat around (12 petals)
FO and weave in ends
Flower Stem (Green)
- Ch 20
- sc in each ch
Roll tightly into a stem and sew together along the edge
Sew base to sunflower
Leaves ×2 (Green)
- Ch 7
- sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc. Continue on opposite side: hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sl st
FO and sew to sides of stem
Assembly
- Attach head to body
- Sew arms, legs, wings, antennae
- Attach eyes, embroider smile and eyebrows
- Place flower in hands or sew in position for secure hold
🎉 Your adorable Amigurumi Bee is done! Perfect for spring displays, nursery decor, or as a buzzing gift full of sunshine and smiles! 🌼🐝
