Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g) in the following colors:
- 063 Saffron (for the bee’s body)
- 060 Black (for stripes)
- 001 White (for wings)
- Hook Size: 2.5mm (US C/2)
- Safety Eyes: A pair of 3mm safety eyes (optional, French knots can be used instead)
- Toy Stuffing: To stuff the bee or scrap yarn
- Embroidery Needle: For sewing on the wings and finishing the project
- Stitch Markers: To mark the beginning of rounds
- Scissors: For cutting yarn
- Measuring Tape (Optional): To check the size of the finished bee
- Pattern Measurements: About 3 cm (1.5 inches) in height, depending on your tension and yarn choice.
Abbreviations:
- ch = Chain
- sc = Single crochet
- hdc = Half double crochet
- dc = Double crochet
- sc2tog = Single crochet two stitches together (decrease)
- sl st = Slip stitch
- st(s) = Stitch(es)
- sk = Skip (next stitch)
- yo = Yarn over
Special Stitches:
- French Knots (for eyes if no safety eyes are used): Wrap the yarn around the needle and insert it through the same hole again to create a small knot.
Stitching Instructions for Tiny Bee Amigurumi Pattern:
Bee Body:
- R 1: Start with a magic ring in Saffron. Work 6 sc into the ring and pull the ring tight. (6 sts)
- R 2: Increase by working 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- R 3-4: Work sc in each st around for two rounds. (12 sts each)
- R 5: Change to Black. Work sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- R 6: Change to Saffron. Work sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- R 7: Change to Black. Work sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- R 8-9: Change back to Saffron. Work sc in each st around for two rounds. (12 sts each)
- Insert your safety eyes between rounds 2 and 3 (or use French knots for eyes).
- R 10: Start decreasing by working (sc2tog) 6 times to close the body. (6 sts)
- Stuff the bee’s body firmly with toy stuffing or scrap yarn before completing the last round.
- Finish stuffing, then use the yarn tail to sew through the front loops of the last round. Pull tight to close and weave in the end.
Bee Wings (make 2):
- Ch 6 in White.
- In the 4th ch from hook, work 1 dc, then 1 hdc in the next chain, and finally 1 sc in the last chain.
- After completing the wing, sew it onto the back of the bee, positioning it to look balanced and cute. Repeat for the second wing.
Finishing:
- Weave in any loose ends.
- If you didn’t use safety eyes, create French knots in Black yarn to form the eyes, sewing them in the correct position on the bee’s face.
- Ensure that the bee’s body is securely stuffed and stitched closed to prevent any stuffing from escaping.
Optional Embellishments:
- You can add small stitches with embroidery floss or yarn to create facial features, like a smile or little antennae, if desired.
Congratulations! You’ve completed your Tiny Bee Amigurumi. It’s a simple and fun project that works up quickly, and the result is an adorable little bee perfect for decorating your space, giving as a gift, or adding to a larger collection of crochet animals!
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