Bumble Bee Free Crochet Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Yarn:
  • Bernat Handicrafter in Pale Yellow (100g)
  • Bernat Handicrafter in Overcast (100g)
  • Bernat Handicrafter in White (50g)
  • Light weight cotton yarn in pink (for the cheeks)
  • Black crochet thread (for mouth and eyebrows)
• Other Supplies:
  • 12mm Safety Eyes (or black crochet thread for sleepy eyes)
  • Stuffing
  • Tapestry needle
• Crochet Hook: 3.5mm hook
• Finished Measurement: Aproximately 32 cm (12 inches) from top to bottom.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase
• dec = decrease
• slst = slip stitch
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet

Special Stitches:

• The pattern uses common stitches like sc, inc, and dec for shaping the bee’s body, arms, legs, wings, antennae, and more.

Stitching Instructions for Bumble Bee Crochet Pattern:

Body (make 2 panels):

• Row 1: Ch 17, sc along (16 sts).
• Row 2: Inc, sc 14, inc (18 sts).
• Row 3: Inc, sc 16, inc (20 sts).
• Row 4: Sc along (20 sts).

Switch to Pale Yellow.

• Row 5: Inc, sc 18, inc (22 sts).
• Row 6: Inc, sc 20, inc (24 sts).
• Row 7: Sc along (24 sts).
• Row 8: Inc, sc 22, inc (26 sts).
• Rows 9-10: Sc along (26 sts).

Switch to Overcast.

• Rows 11-16: Sc along (26 sts).
• Switch to Pale Yellow.
• Rows 17-18: Sc along (26 sts).
• Row 19: Dec, sc 22, dec (24 sts).
• Rows 20-21: Sc along (24 sts).
• Row 22: Dec, sc 20, dec (22 sts).

Switch to Overcast.

• Rows 23-24: Sc along (22 sts).
• Row 25: Dec, sc 18, dec (20 sts).
• Row 26: Dec, sc 16, dec (18 sts).

Switch to Pale Yellow. Begin head.

• Row 27: Inc, sc 16, inc (20 sts).
• Row 28: Inc, sc 18, inc (22 sts).
• Row 29: Inc, sc 20, inc (24 sts).
• Row 30: Inc, sc 22, inc (26 sts).
• Row 31: Sc along (26 sts).
• Row 32: Inc, sc 24, inc (28 sts).
• Row 33: Sc along (28 sts).
• Row 34: Inc, sc 26, inc (30 sts).
• Row 35: Inc, sc 28, inc (32 sts).
• Rows 36-40: Sc along (32 sts).
• Row 41: Dec, sc 28, dec (30 sts).
• Row 42: Sc along (30 sts).
• Row 43: Dec, sc 26, dec (28 sts).
• Row 44: Sc along (28 sts).
• Row 45: Dec, sc 24, dec (26 sts).
• Row 46: Sc along (26 sts).
• Row 47: Dec, sc 22, dec (24 sts).
• Row 48: Dec, sc 20, dec (22 sts).
• Row 49: Dec, sc 18, dec (20 sts).
• Row 50: Dec, sc, hdc 3, dc 8, hdc 3, sc, dec (18 sts).
• Tie off. Repeat for the second panel. Set aside for later assembly.

Legs (make 4 panels in pairs):

• Row 1: Ch 6, sc along (5 sts).
• Row 2: Inc, sc 3, inc (7 sts).
• Row 3: Sc along (7 sts).
• Row 4: Inc, sc 5, inc (9 sts).
• Row 5: Dec, sc 5, dec (7 sts).
• Rows 6-7: Sc along (7 sts).
• Row 8: Dec, sc 3, dec (5 sts).
• Rows 9-10: Sc along (5 sts).
• Tie off. Repeat for the second panel.
• For second panel: Ch 1 and sc around the entire piece. (Sc, ch, Sc) into each corner of row 10.
• Stuff when you’ve crocheted about two-thirds of the way around. Slst to first st and tie off.
• Repeat for the second leg. Set aside for later assembly.

Arms (make 4 panels in pairs):

• Row 1: Ch 4, sc along (3 sts).
• Row 2: Inc, sc, inc (5 sts).
• Row 3: Sc along (5 sts).
• Row 4: Inc, sc 3, inc (7 sts).
• Row 5: Dec, sc 3, dec (5 sts).
• Rows 6-8: Sc along (5 sts).
• Row 9: Dec, sc, dec (3 sts).
• Rows 10-12: Sc along (3 sts).
• Tie off. Repeat for second panel.
• For second panel: Ch 1 and sc around the entire piece. (Sc, ch, Sc) into each corner of row 12.
• Stuff when you’ve crocheted about two-thirds of the way around. Slst to first st and tie off.
• Repeat for the second arm. Set aside for later assembly.

Antennae (make 4 panels in pairs):

• Row 1: Ch 4, sc along (3 sts).
• Rows 2-6: Sc along (3 sts).
• Row 7: Inc, dec (3 sts).
• Row 8: Dec, inc (3 sts).
• Row 9: Inc, dec (3 sts).
• Row 10: Dec, inc (3 sts).
• Row 11: Inc, dec (3 sts).
• Row 12: Sc along (3 sts).
• Tie off. Repeat for second panel.
• For second antenna: Crochet around the piece in the opposite direction to ensure they face opposite directions. Tie off. Set aside for later assembly.

Wings (make 4 panels in pairs):

• Row 1: Ch 7, sc along (6 sts).
• Row 2: Inc, sc 4, inc (8 sts).
• Row 3: Inc, sc 6, inc (10 sts).
• Row 4: Inc, sc 8, inc (12 sts).
• Rows 5-7: Sc along (12 sts).
• Row 8: Dec, sc 8, dec (10 sts).
• Row 9: Dec, sc 6, dec (8 sts).
• Row 10: Dec, sc 4, dec (6 sts).
• Rows 11-12: Sc along (6 sts).
• Tie off. Repeat for second panel.
• For second wing: Crochet around the piece in the opposite direction. Tie off. Set aside for later assembly.

Once all pieces are stitched, you can proceed with assembly. Enjoy your adorable Bumble Bee!