LITTLE BEE

Here is another addition to my “Little” animals collection that has been requested by my daughter. She saw that someone on Facebook posted a bag of crocheted bees. She asked if could make something similar. This is what I cam up with.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn: Yellow, black, and white
C crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
10mm safety eyes

BODY:
Rd 1: With yellow, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 5: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (30)
Rds 6-8: sc in each sc around. (30) Change to black after Rd 8.
Rds 9-11: sc in each sc around. (30) Change to yellow after Rd 11.
Rds 12-14: sc in each sc around. (30) Change to black after Rd 14.
Rds 15-18: sc in each sc around. (30) Change to yellow after Rd 18.
Rds 19-21: sc in each sc around. (30)
Rd 22: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rd 23: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (18)
Rd 24: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
STUFF BODY FIRMLY.
Rd 25: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (9)
Rd 26: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (6)
Rd 27: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 27, pull tightly and secure. Using black, embroider the mouth on the BODY. Weave in ends.

WINGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With white, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew WINGS to BODY. Weave in ends.

This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (January 2024). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use, but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.