Jumbo the Bee Free Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Yarn: Jumbo chenille in yellow, black, white; small amounts of pink and black.
• Stuffing: ~16 oz fiberfill.
• Hook: 10 mm (or 12 mm for a larger bee).
• Optional: Felt for eyes (black & white) with fabric glue.
• Finished Size: ~16 in. x 13 in. (with a 12 mm hook).
• Needle: Jumbo Tapestry Needle – Art No. 3113.

Abbreviations:

• CH: Chain
• FLO: Front Loops Only
• SC: Single Crochet
• ST(s): Stitch(es)
• DEC: Decrease
• INC: Increase
• SLST: Slip Stitch
• RND(s): Round(s)
• [#]: Stitch Count
• (…) x #: Repeat the instructions within the parentheses # of times.

Special Stitches:

• Magic Circle: A loop that you crochet into to begin projects worked in the round.
• Invisible Decrease: Use front loops only for a smoother finish.
• Pleating: Folding in a zig-zag or “M” shape for structured wings.

Round by Round Instructions for the Jumbo the Bee Pattern:

Body (Starting in Yellow Yarn):

• RND 1: Make a 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] 9-12.
• RND 9-12: SC all around. [48] (4 rounds)
• Switch to black yarn.
• RND 13-15: SC all around. [48] (3 rounds)
• Switch to yellow yarn.
• RND 16-18: SC all around. [48] (3 rounds)
• Switch to black yarn.
• RND 19-21: SC all around. [48] (3 rounds)

Switch to yellow yarn. Insert safety eyes between RNDs 4 & 5, in line with the magic circle center if using safety eyes.

• RND 22: SC all 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 as you go, ensuring the body is firm but not overstuffed. Fasten off and use the tail to close the remaining hole through FLO. Bury the tail.

Wings (Make 2 in White Yarn):

• RND 1: Make a magic circle, (SC) x 6. [6]
• RND 2: (INC) x 6. [12]
  Switch to working in rows.
• ROW 3: (SC) x 10. CH 1, turn. [10]
• ROW 4: (SC, INC) x 5. CH 1, turn. [15]
• ROW 5: (2 SC, INC) x 5. CH 1, turn. [20]
• ROW 6: (3 SC, INC) x 5. CH 1, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. [25]
  Pleat each wing in an “M” shape and secure the pleats by weaving the tail back and forth. Sew the wings along the first black stripe, about 4 stitches apart above the eyes.

Facial Features (Optional):

• Cheeks: Weave pink yarn across 3 RNDs next to the eyes.
• Mouth: Use black yarn to stitch a smile or any desired expression, keeping it close to the eyes.
• Eyebrows (optional): Stitch angled black yarn strands for a scowling expression.

Your Jumbo the Bee is ready to brighten your day!

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