Pattern Description:
Bring some cheerful vibes into your home with Jumbo the Bee, a huggable, squishable amigurumi perfect for spring and summer.
This cozy cuddle companion is crafted with jumbo chenille yarn, giving it a soft, plush texture that kids and adults alike will love.
Skill Level:
Beginner-friendly, using basic stitches and shaping techniques.
Materials:
- Yarn: Jumbo chenille yarn in yellow, black, and white. Small amounts of Premier Parfait Yarn in Pink (cheeks) and Impeccable Solids in Black (eyebrows/mouth) are optional.
- Hook: 10 mm crochet hook (Clover Amour NP, Art No. 1057/NP). A 12 mm hook can be used for a larger version (note: decreases may leave visible holes with looser tension).
- Notions:
- Mini Patchworks Scissors – Art No. 493/CW
- Quick Locking Stitch Markers – Art No. 3032
- Jumbo Tapestry Needle – Art No. 3113
- Fiberfill stuffing (approx. 16 oz)
- 24 mm safety eyes or black and white felt + fabric glue
- Optional: Black acrylic yarn (eyebrows), pink chunky yarn (cheeks)
Finished Size:
- With 10 mm hook: approx. 13 x 10 in. (33 x 25 cm)
- With 12 mm hook: approx. 16 x 13 in. (41 x 33 cm)
Abbreviations:
- CH – chain
- SC – single crochet
- INC – increase
- DEC – decrease
- SLST – slip stitch
- ST(s) – stitch(es)
- FLO – front loops only
- RND(s) – round(s)
Stitching Instructions for Making the Jumbo the Bee Crochet Pattern:
Bee Body
Note: Work in a continuous spiral. For cleaner color transitions, SLST into the last stitch before a color change, then begin the new round with the new color.
- Begin with yellow yarn:
- RND 1: Magic circle, (SC) x 6 [6]
- RND 2: (INC) x 6 [12]
- RND 3: (SC, INC) x 6 [18]
- RND 4: (2 SC, INC) x 6 [24]
- RND 5: (3 SC, INC) x 6 [30]
- RND 6: (4 SC, INC) x 6 [36]
- RND 7: (5 SC, INC) x 6 [42]
- RND 8: (6 SC, INC) x 6 [48]
- RND 9-12: SC around [48]
- Switch to black yarn: RND 13-15: SC around [48]
- Switch to yellow: RND 16-18: SC around [48]
- Switch to black: RND 19-21: SC around [48]
- Switch to yellow (cut black yarn and weave tail in):
- RND 22: SC around [48]
- RND 23: (6 SC, DEC) x 6 [42]
- RND 24: (5 SC, DEC) x 6 [36]
- RND 25: (4 SC, DEC) x 6 [30]
- RND 26: (3 SC, DEC) x 6 [24]
- RND 27: (2 SC, DEC) x 6 [18]
- RND 28: (SC, DEC) x 6 [12]
- RND 29: (DEC) x 6 [6]
- Stuff firmly as you go. After RND 29, fasten off and use FLO to weave the hole closed. Tuck the tail inside.
Wings (Make 2 in white):
- RND 1: Magic circle, (SC) x 6 [6]
- RND 2: (INC) x 6 [12]
Now switch to working in rows:
- ROW 3: CH 1, turn. SC x 10.
- ROW 4: CH 1, turn. (SC, INC) x 5 [15]
- ROW 5: CH 1, turn. (2 SC, INC) x 5 [20]
- ROW 6: CH 1, turn. (3 SC, INC) x 5 [25]
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly Tip:
To shape wings into a soft pleat, fold each into an “M” shape, then secure with a few stitches through the fold. Sew each wing above the eyes, about 4 stitches apart, along the top black stripe.
Face Details:
- Eyes: Place safety eyes between RNDs 4 and 5, aligned with the magic circle. Or, cut two 2″ black and two 1″ white felt circles. Glue whites atop blacks and attach as eyes.
- Eyebrows (optional): Using black acrylic yarn, stitch diagonally above each eye for a frown/scowl. Weave in and glue to secure.
- Cheeks (optional): With pink chunky yarn, weave across 3 rounds near each eye for rosy cheeks. Tuck in ends and secure with glue.
- Mouth: Using black yarn, stitch a simple smile across 5 stitches below the eyes. Exit and re-enter the magic circle to finish the loop. Tuck and glue ends.
Final Touches:
Fluff, hug, and admire your plush bee! Jumbo is perfect for gifting or snuggling on cozy days. Experiment with expressions and colors to make your bee unique.
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