Buzz into cuteness with the Amigurumi Bee Gnome, a sweet and quirky crochet project thatβs sure to bring smiles and springtime charm! ππ§Ά With its fuzzy yellow stripes, whimsical wings, and signature gnome beard peeking out beneath a pointy bee-themed hat, this little character is a delightful mashup of garden whimsy and cozy folklore. Whether perched on a shelf, gifted to a bee-loving friend, or added to your seasonal dΓ©cor, this gnome is ready to pollinate joy wherever it lands.
Perfect for crocheters who love playful mashups and expressive details, this pattern offers plenty of room for creative flair. Add tiny flowers to the hat, stitch in a honey pot accessory, or customize the colors for a whole hive of personalities. Whether you’re celebrating spring, supporting your local beekeepers, or just indulging your love of adorable amigurumi, the Bee Gnome is a buzz-worthy way to stitch up happinessβone cheerful loop at a time! πΌπ§΅

π Crochet Bee Gnome Amigurumi Pattern
Buzz into crochet fun with this adorable Bee Gnome! Complete with a tall striped hat, fuzzy white beard, cheerful mittens, bright shoes, and little bees perched on the brim, this project is as sweet as honey.
β¨ Skill Level
Intermediate β youβll need to know color changes, shaping, and basic sewing/assembly.
π Finished Size
Approx. 14β16 inches (36β40 cm) tall including hat, using worsted yarn and a 3.5β4 mm hook.
π§Ά Materials
- Yarn (Worsted/Aran, 100% acrylic or cotton):
- Yellow β hat, stripes, mittens, shoes
- Brown/gray β body, stripes, hat
- Beige/skin tone β nose
- White β wings + faux fur or brushed yarn for beard
- Black β bee details & antennae
- Hook: 3.5β4 mm
- Stuffing: Polyfill
- Yarn needle & stitch markers
- Scissors
- Faux fur yarn (or white yarn brushed out) for beard
- Optional: pipe cleaner or craft wire for shaping the hat
π€ Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR β Magic Ring
sc β single crochet
inc β increase (2 sc in one st)
dec β decrease (sc2tog)
ch β chain
sl st β slip stitch
FO β fasten off
πͺ‘ Body (Brown)
- R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc Γ6 (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) Γ6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) Γ6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) Γ6 (30)
- R6: (4 sc, inc) Γ6 (36)
- R7β20: sc around (36)
- R21: (4 sc, dec) Γ6 (30)
- R22: (3 sc, dec) Γ6 (24)
- Stuff firmly. FO.
πͺ‘ Legs (Make 2 β striped yellow/brown)
- Alternate every 3 rounds.
- R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc Γ6 (12)
- R3β18: sc around (12) β long slender legs
- FO, stuff lightly.
πͺ‘ Shoes (Yellow, Make 2)
- R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc Γ6 (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) Γ6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) Γ6 (24) β wider oval toe
- R5β6: sc around (24)
- R7: (2 sc, dec) Γ6 (18)
- R8: sc around (18)
- FO, stuff.
- Add chain ties for laces and bows.
- Sew legs into shoes.
πͺ‘ Arms with Mittens (Make 2)
Arms (striped):
- R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- R2β8: sc around (6)
- FO. Stuff lightly.
Mittens (yellow):
- R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc Γ6 (12)
- R3β5: sc around (12)
- Insert arm into mitten cuff. Sew closed.
πͺ‘ Hat (Striped yellow & brown)
- Alternate 2β3 rounds per stripe.
- R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc Γ6 (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) Γ6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) Γ6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) Γ6 (30)
- R6: (4 sc, inc) Γ6 (36)
- R7: (5 sc, inc) Γ6 (42)
- R8: (6 sc, inc) Γ6 (48)
- R9: (7 sc, inc) Γ6 (54) β wide enough brim
- R10β35+: sc around (54), continue alternating stripes.
π Work until hat is long, tall, and floppy (~30 cm). - Insert wire or pipe cleaner if you want it bendy.
πͺ‘ Nose (Beige)
- R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc Γ6 (12)
- R3β4: sc around (12)
- FO, stuff. Attach under hat brim.
π§ Beard (White faux fur yarn)
- Cut 10β12 cm strands of white yarn.
- Attach under nose using latch-hook method.
- Trim into long pointed shape to cover belly.
π Bees (Make 2)
Body (Yellow/Black):
- R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc Γ6 (12)
- R3: yellow sc around (12)
- R4: black sc around (12)
- R5: yellow sc around (12)
- FO, stuff lightly β slightly oval shape.
Wings (White, make 4):
- Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st. FO.
- Sew 2 wings to each bee.
Antennae (Black, make 2 per bee):
- Ch 5, sl st back. FO. Attach to head.
Sew bees onto hat brim.
π§΅ Assembly
- Sew legs with shoes to base of body.
- Attach arms with mittens to sides.
- Place hat over top, pulling low over head.
- Sew nose under brim, then attach beard below.
- Add bees to hat.
π Final Look
Your Bee Gnome Amigurumi is complete! With his extra-long striped hat, buzzing little bees, cheerful mittens, and big round shoes, heβs a cozy, whimsical project that will brighten any shelf or gift table. ππ