Crochet Rainbow Bee Amigurumi
Crochet Rainbow Bee Amigurumi is an adorable and colorful handmade toy that is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face! With its vibrant rainbow colors and cute bee design, this amigurumi is a perfect addition to any collection or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one. The meticulous crochet work gives it a unique and charming look that is both eye-catching and heartwarming. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or just appreciate the art of handmade creations, this little rainbow bee is bound to brighten up your day with its cheerful presence.
You will need:
DK yarn in the following colours.
• Red
• Orange
• Yellow
• Green
• Blue
• Purple
• Pink
• White
2.5 mm Crochet Hook
A pair of 6mm safety eyes
Black embroidery floss
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
Fibrefill
Abbreviations
Stitches are in US terms
MR = magic ring
ch = chain
st = stitch
sts = stitches
sc = single crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only
rep = repeat
Head / Body
Using Red.
Rnd 1 6sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2 inc each st around (12)
Rnd 3 *1sc, inc* rep 6 times (18)
Rnd 4 *2sc, inc* rep 6 times (24)
Rnd 5 *3sc, inc* rep 6 times (30)
Rnd 6 *4sc, inc* rep 6 times (36)
Rnd 7 *5sc, inc* rep 6 times (42)
Rnd 8 *6sc, inc* rep 6 times (48)
Rnd 9 *7sc, inc* rep 6 times (54)
Rnd 10 *8sc, inc* rep 6 times (60)
Insert safety eyes between rnds 3-4.
Change to orange.
Rnds 11 – 17 sc each st around (60)(7rnds)
Change to yellow.
Rnds 18 – 24 sc each st around (60)(7rnds)
Change to green.
Rnds 25 – 30 sc each st around (60)(6rnds)
Rnd 31 *8sc, dec* rep 6 times (54)
Change to blue.
Rnd 32 *7sc, dec* rep 6 times (48)
Rnd 33 *6sc, dec* rep 6 times (42)
Rnd 34*5sc, dec* rep 6 times (36)
Start to insert stuffing and continue stuffing as you go.
Rnd 35 *4sc, dec* rep 6 times (30)
Rnd 36*3sc, dec* rep 6 times (24)
Rnd 37 *2sc, dec* rep 6 times (18)
Rnd 38 *1sc, dec* rep 6 times (12)
The Stinger
Change to purple.
Rnd 39 in BLO sc each st around (12)
Rnds 40 – 43 sc each st around (12)(4 rnds)
Stuff stinger firmly.
Rnd 44 *1sc, dec* rep 4 times (8)
Rnd 45 dec 4 times (4)
Cut yarn leaving a long tail.
Close invisibly and weave in ends.
Wings (make two)
Using White.
Rnd 1 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2 inc each st around (12)
Rnds 3 – 6 sc each st around (12)(4 rnds)
Rnd 7 dec 6 times (6)
Rnd 8 sc each st around (6)
Cut yarn leaving a long tail.
Assembly
Fold the wings flat and use the long tails to attach them on top of the body over rnds 21- 22.
Use black embroidery floss to stitch a smile between the eyes.
Take a small amount of pink yarn and add some cheeks under each eye.
Weave in any remaining ends.