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Amigurumi Bumblebee – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Bumblebee – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring a buzz of joy to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Bumblebee pattern! With its round, chubby shape, cheerful smile, and signature black-and-yellow stripes, this adorable bee is ready to brighten up any space. Whether you’re crafting for nature lovers, adding a whimsical touch to your decor, or simply enjoy making cute amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a tiny buzzing friend bursting with personality! Perfect for gifting, decorating, or just keeping as a cheerful companion, this crochet creation brings a touch of handmade sweetness to every stitch. 🐝✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of yellow, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature flower or honey jar for extra charm. Craft a classic bumblebee with bold stripes, create a pastel version for a softer aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of pollinator-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 Bumblebee is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade nature magic to every stitch! 🧶💖✨

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🐝 Amigurumi Bumblebee Crochet Pattern

Brighten your day with this adorable Amigurumi Bumblebee! With its big round eyes, stripey body, delicate wings, and pompom-topped antennae, this little bee is a sweet companion for gifts, nursery decor, or your own buzzing collection.

✨ Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate – involves color changes, basic shaping, and attaching small pieces.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall including antennae, using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn:

    • Color A: Mustard or Yellow

    • Color B: Black

    • Small amount of white yarn for wing base

  • Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm

  • Stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Safety eyes (12–14 mm)

  • Black felt or yarn for eyelashes (optional)

  • Plastic sheet or mesh for wing backing (optional)

  • Craft wire or pipe cleaner for antennae (optional)

  • Glue (if using felt or wire)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only

🐝 Head

With Color A:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 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 7–14: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, approx. 7–8 sts apart.
Add eyelashes with felt or black thread if desired.
Round 15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Round 16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
Round 18: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 19: dec x6 (6), FO and close.

🐝 Body

Start with Color A:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 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)
Rounds 7–8: sc around (36)
Switch to Color B:
Rounds 9–10: sc around (36)
Switch to Color A:
Rounds 11–12: sc around (36)
Switch to Color B:
Rounds 13–14: sc around (36)
Switch to Color A:
Rounds 15–16: sc around (36)
Round 17: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Round 18: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 19: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff well.
Round 20: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 21: dec x6 (6), FO and close.

🦵 Arms (Make 2)

Start with Color A:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rounds 3–4: sc around (9)
Switch to Color B:
Rounds 5–6: sc around (9)
Round 7: dec, 7 sc (8)
Round 8–10: sc around (8)
Stuff lightly. FO, leave long tail for sewing.

🦶 Legs (Make 2)

Start with Color A:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4–5: sc around (18)
Round 6: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 7–9: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly. FO and leave tail for sewing.

🐝 Antennae (Make 2)

With Color B:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rounds 2–3: sc around (6)
Insert short piece of pipe cleaner if desired.
Stuff lightly. FO and leave tail for attaching.

Pompoms:
With Color A, make tiny pompoms or crochet:
MR, 6 sc, sl st to join, FO.
Sew onto tip of each antenna.

🐝 Wings (Make 2)

With white yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
Round 4–6: sc around (12)
Flatten and sl st top edge closed. FO.

Optional:

  • Cut wing shape from clear plastic

  • Embroider vein lines with black yarn or thread

  • Attach to yarn wings or glue behind crocheted ones

Sew both wings to back of body.

🐝 Assembly

  1. Sew head to body.

  2. Attach arms to sides, slightly below neck.

  3. Sew legs underneath body.

  4. Attach wings at the back between Color B stripes.

  5. Stitch or glue antennae to top of head.

  6. Add optional mouth or cheeks with embroidery.

✨ Finishing Touches

  • Add blush with pink chalk or yarn.

  • Sew a flower crown or bow to make it extra cute.

  • Add a tiny bee stinger with a black yarn triangle if desired.

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Make it in pastel shades for a kawaii twist

  • Turn it into a keychain with a mini version

  • Add wire to wings for a posable finish

Buzzing with cuteness, this amigurumi bumblebee makes the perfect handmade gift to show someone they’re the bee’s knees! 🐝💛


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