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! 🧶💖✨

🐝 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: