Buzz into the world of no-sew amigurumi with this charming crochet bee pattern. This beginner-friendly crochet project brings an adorable amigurumi bee to life without the need for sewing!
You'll be glad to know that this is a no-sew amigurumi crochet bee that is as sweet as it is simple. With its wings, arms, and antennas crocheted directly onto the body, there's no need to pick up a sewing needle. With just a few ends to weave in and you're done!
Over the past year, the crochet community has been buzzing with pill-shaped bees. While they're undeniably cute, I felt inspired to create something a bit different. This bee maintains the simplicity of a no-sew design but stands out with its unique shape and character.
With its no-sew construction, it's a breeze to make, even for beginners. Whether you're new to amigurumi or just looking for a quick and adorable make, this little bee is sure to bring a smile.
What You Need / Materials
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- Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
- White (I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 in White #01)
- Brown (I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 in Americano #20)
- Yellow (I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 in Sunflower #24)
- Optional: Pink (I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 in Baby Pink #51) for the blush
- 3.25 mm Crochet Hook
- Safety Eyes (I used 8.0 mm)
- Polyester Stuffing of your choice
- Yarn/Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
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Grab the ad-free, printable PDF pattern. Download and print at home, or view on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.Finished Size
Finished amigurumi measures approximately 10 cm (4 inches) in height, not including the antennas.
Level of Difficulty
- ★★☆☆☆ Beginner / Easy
- Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), attaching plastic safety eyes, changing yarn colors, and basic embroidery.
Stitches & Abbreviations
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- ch - chain
- slst - slip stitch
- sc - single crochet
- sc inc - single crochet increase, 2 single crochets in one stitch
- sc dec - single crochet decrease, single crochet 2 stitches together
- hdc - half double crochet
- BLO - back loops only
Notes
- This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
- Use the yarn under single crochet technique to achieve tighter, more aligned stitches.
- Use the ultimate finish to neatly close up your amigurumi.
- Crochet in continuous rounds. Do not join at the end of each round.
- Use a running stitch marker to keep your place when crocheting in rounds.
- Learn how to seamlessly change color in crochet mid-row or round to create clean color transitions.
- Optional: Use the invisible increase and invisible decrease to enhance the appearance of your amigurumi.
- Optional: Use the half-color change technique for clean color transitions between rounds
- Change to a different yarn weight/category and appropriate hook size for this project to make it bigger/smaller.
- The arms and wings are crocheted onto the body, so there's no sewing involved. Follow the order of the pattern and make the arms and wings before making the body and head.
Crochet Pattern
Arms (make 2)
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and dark brown yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2-4: Sc in each st around (6 sts)
Cut and fasten off.
Wings (make 2)
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and white yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4-6: Sc in each st around (18 sts)
Round 7: [Sc, sc dec] x 6 times (12 sts)
Round 8: [Sc, sc dec] x 4 times (8 sts)
Round 9: Sc dec in each st around (4 sts)
Cut and fasten off with a longer tail to use for crocheting to the body later.
Body and Head
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and dark brown yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 3 sc (3 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc, sc inc (4 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc inc] x 2 times (6 sts)
Round 4: Sc inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 5: [Sc, sc inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 6: [Sc, sc inc, sc] x 6 times (24 sts)
Change to yellow yarn...
Round 7-9: Sc in each st around (24 sts)
Change to dark brown yarn...
Round 10: Sc in each st around (24 sts)
Round 11: [Sc, sc dec, sc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Change to the white yarn from the yarn tail from the wing...
Round 12: 2 sc the wing onto the body
Change back to dark brown yarn...
2 sc on the body, 3 sc the first arm onto the body, 4 sc on the body, 3 sc the second arm onto the body, and 2 sc on the body.
Change to white yarn from the yarn tail of the second wing...
2 sc the wing onto the body (18 sts)
Change to yellow yarn...
Round 13: Slst in each st around (18 sts)
Round 14: [Sc, sc inc, sc] x 6 times (24 sts)
Round 15: [3 sc, sc inc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Round 16: [2 sc, sc inc, 2 sc] x 6 times (36 sts)
Round 17: [5 sc, sc inc] x 6 times (42 sts)
Round 18-22: Sc in each st around (42 sts)
Round 23: [5 sc, sc dec] x 6 times (36 sts)
Round 24: [2 sc, sc dec, 2 sc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 19 and 20, about 7 sts apart.
(I usually count from where the safety eye is inserted, including the one that the safety eye might be covering once inserted)
Round 25: [3 sc, sc dec] x 6 times (24 sts)
Round 26: [Sc, sc dec, sc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Stuff the amigurumi with polyester stuffing before closing and fastening off the amigurumi.
Round 27: [Sc, sc dec] x 6 times (12 sts)
Round 28: Sc dec in each st around (6 sts)
Cut and fasten off with a tail.
Use the ultimate finish to close up the top of the head.
Antenna
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and brown yarn... [see photos below]
Row 1: Ch 6, slst into the back bump of the second ch from the hook, 4 slst into the back bumps of the ch across (5 sts)
Cut and fasten off. Weave in the ends.
Insert the hook into the crown of the head off to the side between Rounds 26 and 27, pull up a loop of brown yarn, yarn over, and make the first chain.
Slst down the chain in the back bumps of the chain. Cut and fasten off.
Do the same thing for the second antenna, but insert the hook closer to the crown of the head between rounds 27 and 28 so that the antennas will face the same direction when finished.
Blush (optional)
Use pink yarn and embroider some pink for blush on the amigurumi bee under the eyes.
Prefer the PDF version?
Grab the ad-free, printable PDF pattern. Download and print at home, or view on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.Why I Made This
I'm a bit late to the crochet bee trend. But hey, better late than never, right? Over the last year, the crochet world has been buzzing with bee-themed projects, from simple but adorable pill-shaped amigurumi bees to intricate honeycomb blankets. While these designs are undeniably adorable, I felt inspired to create my own crochet bee.
Initially, I considered waiting until spring to share this pattern, thinking bees are more associated with warmer months, but then I remembered our friends in the Southern Hemisphere, like those in Australia and New Zealand, who are welcoming spring as we head into fall. Why should they have to wait for a mini crochet bee pattern just because their seasons differ from ours?
I was curious to know how a cleaner transition between the stripes would look, so I experimented with the half-color change method in crochet. While this technique can produce crisp, defined stripes, I found that I personally enjoy the natural zigzag that occurs when changing colors between the bee's stripes without the fancy technique. What about you?
Bees are the unsung heroes of our world. They're so vital to our planet, and they play an important role in our ecosystem and pollinate a significant portion of the world's food crops. May our crochet bees serve as a reminder of the importance of preserving bee populations and their habitats.
Creative Uses and Ideas
- Keychains and Bag Charms: Attach a keyring to transform your bee into a charming keychain or bag accessory.
- Nursery or Kids' Room Decor: Create a mobile by suspending several bees from an embroidery hoop or string multiple bees together to form a whimsical garland.
- Gifts and Party Favors: Handmade bees make thoughtful gifts for baby showers, birthdays, or as party favors.
- Desk Companions: Place a bee on your workspace for a touch of cheer and inspiration during your day.
- Seasonal Decorations: Incorporate bees into spring or summer wreaths and centerpieces for a seasonal touch.
- Craft Show Product: Due to its quick assembly and adorable design, this bee would be a top-selling item at craft fairs.
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This is an original crochet pattern written by Juli Anne of Once Upon a Cheerio. Please do not claim this crochet pattern as your own. If you wish to share this crochet pattern, you may link to this blog post, but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for personal use, but please DO NOT sell or distribute the crochet pattern.
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Your amigurumi bee turned out so cute! Great tutorial! I wanted to drop a quick message to let you know that I’ve featured your project on Crafts on Display, hope you enjoy it! https://craftsondisplay.com/crochet/no-sew-amigurumi-bee-crochet-pattern-95987/
Do you have a video of the stitches for the antennas? I couldn't quite follow it, and while they turned out cute enough, it's definitely not exactly what you did
Hello! Sorry. I don't have a video of how I attached the antennas. There are only photographs as part of the amigurumi pattern.
Thank you so much for the feature! <3
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