Crochet Benevolent Bumble Bee
The Crochet Benevolent Bumble Bee is an adorable and heartwarming creation that brings joy to everyone who encounters it. With its vibrant yellow yarn and endearing black stripes, this little bee is a delightful addition to any crochet collection. Its tiny crochet wings and fuzzy antennas add a touch of whimsy and charm, making it a perfect gift for both children and adults alike. Whether displayed on a shelf or used as a keychain, the Crochet Benevolent Bumble Bee will surely bring a smile to anyone's face with its cheerful presence. So buzz on over and crochet yourself a little bundle of happiness with this lovable bumblebee!
US-I, 5.5mm hook – Brittany Hooks
650 yds Red Heart With Love (100% Acrylic; “4”/Medium/Worsted/Aran/UK: 10-12 ply)
Color A: Daffodil (1 skein)
Color B: Black (1 skein)
Color C: White (just a few yards)
Color D: Holly Berry (just a few yards)
Fairfield Poly-fil, 20oz (1 bag)
Clover Stitch Markers
Gauge: Rnd 7 of Body = 4"/10cm across Note that gauge is not important for this pattern, just make sure your stitches are very tight so stuffing won't escape.
Finished Size: approximately 12" long x 11" wide x 12" tall including wings
NOTES:
For portions of this pattern, the yarn is held doubled. You can pull from both ends of a skein, or use 2 skeins at once.
This pattern is worked in a spiral — do not join at the end of each round, and use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
It's easiest to make the «add-ons» first, but if you choose not to do so, then make them after Rnd 42 of the body.
Do not forget to start firmly stuffing the bee before the hole gets too small!
INSTRUCTIONS:
EYES (Make 2, use 1 strand of Color B):
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, work 6 sc in the ring; pull end to close the ring. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around.(12 sc)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (18 sc) Break yarn and seamless join to first st, leaving long tails for sewing.
With Color C and a yarn needle, sew on white «glimmer» as shown. Set eyes aside.
HEARTS (Make 2, use 1 strand of Color D):
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, work into the ring 3 dc, 4 hdc, dc, 4 hdc, 3 dc, ch 1, sl st in ring and break yarn, leaving long tails for sewing. Set hearts aside.
WINGS (Make 2, use 2 strands of Color C):
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, work into the ring 3 dc, 4 hdc, dc, 4 hdc, 3 dc, ch 1, sl st in ring.
Rnd 2: ch 1, hdc in first st, 2 hdc in each of next 3 sts, hdc 7, 2 hdc in each of next 3 sts, hdc in last st, ch 2, sl st in sl st, break yarn, leaving long tails for sewing.
Assembly: Sew wings together at the base. Set wings aside.
FEET (Make 4, use 2 strands of Color B):
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, work 6 sc in the ring; pull end to close the ring. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3 — 5: Sc in each st around. (12 sc) Break yarn and seamless join to first st, leaving long tails for sewing. Set feet aside.
BODY (Begin with 2 strands of Color A):
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, work 6 sc in the ring; pull end to close the ring. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: *Sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st; rep from * around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6: *2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 5 sts; rep from * around. (35 sc)
Rnd 7: [Sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 2 sts] 5 times, sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st. (41 sc)
Rnd 8: Sc in the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, *sc in the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around. (47 sc)
Rnd 9: [Sc in the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 4 sts] 5 times, sc in the next 2 sts. (52 sc)
Rnd 10: Sc in the next st, [2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 9 sts] twice, sc in the next st, [2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 9 sts] thrice. (57 sc)
Rnd 11: [Sc in the next 9 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 8 sts, 2 sc in the next st] thrice.(63 sc)
Rnd 12: Sc in the next 5 sts, [2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 11 sts] 4 times, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 9 sts. (68 sc)
Rnd 13: *Sc in the next 16 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around. (72 sc)
Rnd 14: Sc in the next 7 sts, [2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 13 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 14 sts] twice, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 6 sts. (77 sc)
Rnd 15: Sc in the next st, *2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 18 sts; rep from * around. (81 sc)
Rnd 16: Sc in the next 10 sts, [2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 15 sts] four times, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 6 sts. (86 sc)
Rnd 17: Sc in the next 17 sts, [2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 20 sts] thrice, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 5 sts. (90 sc)
Rnd 18: *2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 29 sts, rep from * around, break yarn and seamless finish. (93 sc)
Rnd 19: With Color B, join to a st near the last st of the previous rnd, *sc in the next 22 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * until 1 st rem, sc in next st. (97 sc)
Rnd 20: Sc in the next st, *sc in the next 31 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around.(100 sc)
Rnd 21: Sc in the next 10 sts, [2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 32 sts] twice, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 23 sts. (103 sc)
Rnd 22: *2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 33 sts; rep from * until 1 st rem, sc in the next st. (106 sc)
Rnd 23 — 30: Sc in each st around; at the end of Rnd 30, break yarn and seamless join.
Rnd 31: With Color A, join to a st near the last st of the previous rnd, ch 1, sc in each st around. (106 sc)
Rnd 32 — 39: Rep Rnd 23, do not break yarn.
Rnd 40: Sc in the next st, *sc in the next 33 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (103 sc)
Rnd 41: Sc in the next 10 sts, [sc2tog, sc in the next 32 sts] twice, sc2tog, sc in the next 23 sts. (100 sc)
Rnd 42: *Sc2tog, sc in the next 31 sts; rep from * until 1 st rem, sc in next st; break yarn and seamless join. (97 sc)
SEW on the Eyes, Hearts, and Wings as shown or as desired. And don't forget to stuff!
Rnd 43: With Color B, join to a st near the last st of the previous rnd, sc in the next st, *sc in the next 22 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (93 sc)
Rnd 44: *Sc2tog, sc in the next 29 sts; rep from * around. (90 sc)
Rnd 45: *Sc in the next 13 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (84 sc)
Rnd 46: Sc in the next 6 sts, [sc2tog, sc in the next 12 sts] 5 times, sc2tog, sc in the next 6 sts. (78 sc)
Rnd 47: Sc in the next 2 sts, [sc2tog, sc in the next 11 sts] 5 times, sc2tog, sc in the next 9 sts.(72 sc)
Rnd 48: Sc in the next 8 sts, [sc2tog, sc in the next 10 sts] 5 times, sc2tog, sc in the next 2 sts. (66 sc)
Rnd 49: Sc in the next 4 sts, [sc2tog, sc in the next 9 sts] 5 times, sc2tog, sc in the next 5 sts. (60 sc)
Rnd 50: *Sc2tog, sc in the next 8 sts; rep from * around. (54 sc)
Rnd 51: Sc in the next 6 sts, [sc2tog, sc in the next 7 sts] 5 times, sc2tog, sc in the next st. (48 sc)
Rnd 52: *Sc in the next 10 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (44 sts)
Rnd 53: Sc in the next 4 sts, [sc2tog, sc in the next 9 sts] thrice, sc2tog, sc in the next 5 sts.(40 sc)
Rnd 54: *Sc in the next 8 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (36 sts)
Rnd 55: Sc in the next 5 sts, [sc2tog, sc in the next 7 sts] thrice, sc2tog, sc in the next 2 sts.(32 sc)
Rnd 56: *Sc2tog, sc in the next 6 sts; rep from * around. (28 sts)
Rnd 57: Sc in the next 2 sts, [sc2tog, sc in the next 5 sts] thrice, sc2tog, sc in the next 3 sts.(24 sc)
Rnd 58: *Sc in the next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (20 sts)
Rnd 59: *Sc2tog, sc in the next 3 sts; rep from * around. (16 sts)
Rnd 60: *Sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (12 sts)
Rnd 58: *Sc in the next st, sc2tog; rep from * around; break yarn and gather last rnd closed. (8 sts)
STUFF AND SEW on feet as shown or as desired.