TikTok Bee Crochet Pattern in 3 Sizes

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Suggested Yarn:
  • Small: DK (light worsted #3) yarn
  • Medium: Aran (worsted #4) yarn
  • Large: Super Chunky (super bulky #5) yarn
• Yarn Measurements:
  • Yellow: Half skein
  • Black: Half skein
  • White: Half skein
• Hook Sizes:
  • Small: 3.5mm crochet hook
  • Medium: 5mm crochet hook
  • Large: 8mm crochet hook
• Pattern Measurements:
  • Small: 13 cm long x 9 cm diameter
  • Medium: 17 cm long x 12 cm diameter
  • Large: 26 cm long x 20 cm diameter
• Other Materials:
  • Toy stuffing
  • Safety doll eyes:
    • Small: 12 mm
    • Medium: 14 mm
    • Large: 20 mm
  • Sewing needle (large enough to fit your yarn)

Abbreviations:

• sc: Single crochet
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
• magic ring: A technique for starting amigurumi projects

Stitching Instructions to Make TikTok Bee Crochet Pattern in 3 Sizes:

The Bee’s Body

• Start with Yellow Yarn: Begin by creating a magic ring with yellow yarn. This will form the foundation of the bee’s body.
  • Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring. Pull the tail to tighten the ring, ensuring you have a tight, small beginning = 6 sts.
  • Round 2: Work an increase (inc) into each stitch of the round. This will double the stitch count, making it 12 sts.
  • Round 3: Work 1 sc, inc across the round. This will increase your stitch count to 18 sts by adding an increase every two stitches.
  • Round 4: 1 sc, 1 sc in next 2 sts, inc across = 24 sts. Keep increasing gradually to form the shape of the body.
  • Round 5: 1 sc, sc in next 3 sts, inc around = 30 sts. You can continue in this manner to expand the body, adjusting based on your desired size.
• After this, continue increasing until you reach the appropriate stitch count for your size:
  • Small: Finish at 48 sts.
  • Medium: Finish at 48 sts.
  • Large: Finish at 48 sts for a full, round body.
• Add the Stripes: Once the body is large enough, we’ll start adding the black stripes. Alternate between yellow and black yarn.
  • Stripe Section (Rounds 9–28):
    • Work 4 rounds of yellow, then 4 rounds of black. Continue alternating between the two colors to form the signature bee stripes. 

Repeat this pattern for as many rounds as necessary until the bee body reaches the top of the desired size.

• Shaping the Bee’s Head: After completing the striped sections, it’s time to start tapering the top of the bee to form the head.
  • Round 29: Work dec, sc in next 6 sts around. This will reduce the stitch count to 42 sts and begin shaping the top of the bee.
  • Continue decreasing in a similar pattern until you’re left with around 12 sts. At this point, stuff the bee with toy stuffing as you go to maintain the rounded shape.
• Finish Off: After the head is formed, close up the remaining stitches with a yarn needle and secure the stuffing inside.

Bee Wings

• Start with White Yarn:
  • Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. Tighten the ring = 6 sts.
  • Round 2: Work an inc into each stitch = 12 sts.
  • Round 3: Work 1 sc, inc in each stitch across the round = 18 sts.
  • Round 4: Work 1 sc, sc in next 2 sts, inc x 6 = 24 sts.
  • Round 5: Work 1 sc, sc in next 3 sts, inc x 6 = 30 sts.
• Make Two Wings: Repeat the above process to make a second wing. Once both wings are finished, use a yarn needle to securely attach them to the back of the bee, placing them just below the black stripe sections.

Final Details

• Eyes Placement: Place the safety eyes about 5 rounds down from the top of the bee’s head. 

You’ll want to place them slightly apart, one eye at about 10 o’clock and the other at 2 o’clock, to give the bee its cute, whimsical look.

• Embroider the Mouth: Using black yarn, embroider a small mouth between rounds 3 and 4. A simple straight stitch or slight curve will give the bee its friendly expression.

Final Notes

This fun pattern is perfect for creating three adorable sizes of bees. Whether you’re making a baby mobile or a cushion-sized bee, the instructions are adaptable with the yarn weight and hook size.

Enjoy creating your TikTok Bee Crochet!

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