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Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern

Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a decorative Black Eyed Susan amigurumi with a sturdy stem, seven petals, two leaves, a pot filled with crocheted dirt and a small bumblebee friend. The design uses sport weight yarn and a small hook to produce neat stitches and a compact finished piece. Techniques include amigurumi in-the-round, working in front/back loops, color changes, and simple sew-up and assembly.

Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear round-by-round instructions are included for every component: stem, center, petals, leaves, pot, dirt and bee. Photos and assembly notes help you position parts precisely for a polished final result.

Why You'll Love This Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a classic amigurumi construction with floral charm and a tiny bumblebee companion that brings the design to life. I enjoy the balance of small pieces and simple sewing — it feels rewarding to see everything come together quickly. The petals are fun to shape and the pot/dirt assembly adds a clever structural detail that helps the flower stand upright. Making this pattern always brightens my table and is a lovely handmade gift.

Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern with color changes — try pastel petals for a softer look or bold neon for a modern twist.

I often make a mini version by switching to fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook to create tiny keychain flowers.

If you want a sturdier stem, insert floral wire and crochet around it for posability and extra support.

Try different yarn textures like cotton for a crisp finish or soft acrylic for a plush feel — each gives the flower a unique personality.

I sometimes embroider tiny veins on the leaves for more detail or add French knot centers around the flower hub for extra texture.

To create a whole bouquet, make several flowers in varying heights and secure them together inside one larger pot filled with felted wool or foam.

Swap the bumblebee for a ladybug or a tiny butterfly by adjusting the color stripes and wing shapes for seasonal themes.

For a modern planter version, use tonal greys and monochrome petals and place the finished flower on a minimalist shelf as a home accent.

I also enjoy making matching coasters or a small garland using single petals joined together for a whimsical decoration.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with bead embellishments or tiny buttons for the flower center to add sparkle and charm.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during long rounds makes it hard to locate the start of the round; place a marker at the first stitch of each round and move it as you work. ✗ Stuffing too early or unevenly can distort narrow pieces like petals; stuff little and often, shaping as you go for smooth results. ✗ Forgetting to change to the correct loop (FLO/BLO) will change the look of the edge; pay attention to calls for BLO or FLO and insert your hook in the correct loop. ✗ Not leaving a long tail for sewing causes difficulty attaching pieces later; always leave a generous tail on finished pieces you will sew to other parts.

Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cheerful Black Eyed Susan amigurumi complete with a stem, leaves, petals, dirt-filled pot and a tiny bumblebee friend. This pattern walks you through each piece with clear rounds and helpful photos so you can create a decorative, low-maintenance blossom for any windowsill. Perfect for gift-giving or for adding a handmade pop of color to your home.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight yarn (Schachenmayr Catania or similar), less than a 125m/50g ball of each color used
  • 02
    Green (Apfel 00205) - approx. less than one 125m/50g ball
  • 03
    Yellow (Sonne 00208) - approx. less than one 125m/50g ball
  • 04
    Black (Schwarz 00110) - approx. less than one 125m/50g ball
  • 05
    Brown (Marone 00157) - approx. less than one 125m/50g ball
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    Light brown (Teddy 00161 or similar) - approx. less than one 125m/50g ball
  • 07
    White (Weize 00106) - approx. less than one 125m/50g ball
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    Cardboard circle for pot base (cut to fit pot)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0mm (or 2mm as listed)
  • 02
    Sewing needle for sewing pieces together
  • 03
    Stitch marker
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    Scissors
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing
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    Small piece of cardboard to stabilize the base of the pot
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    Pins for positioning (optional)

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— Stem :

Info :

Using green yarn.

Round 1 :

8 Sc in MR (8)

Round 2-30 :

8 Sc (8) (29 rounds)

Info :

Add stuffing to the stem for added support starting after round 10. Continue to add stuffing as you go.

Round 31 :

BLO (1 Sc, 1 INC) x 4 (12)

Round 32 :

12 INC (24)

Round 33 :

(3 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (30)

Round 34 :

30 Sc (30)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off invisibly.

Info :

Add the sepal to the stem. Holding the stem with the bottom facing up, insert the hook into last stitch of the remaining loops of round 31 and attach the yarn.

Info :

Ch 9, starting in the 2nd chain from the hook Sc 8. Slst into the next loop in the row.

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Repeat in the remaining 11 loops of round 31. Cut yarn and fasten off invisibly.

— Flower Center :

Info :

Using black yarn.

Round 1 :

6 Sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

12 Sc (12)

Round 4 :

(1 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (18)

Round 5 :

18 Sc (18)

Round 6 :

(1 Sc, 1 INC, 1 Sc) x 6 (24)

Round 7 :

24 Sc (24)

Round 8 :

(3 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (30)

Round 9 :

30 Sc (30)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off invisibly.

— Petal (Make 7) :

Info :

Using yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6 Sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

(1 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (18)

Round 4-7 :

18 Sc (18) (4 rounds)

Round 8 :

(2 Sc, 1 DEC, 2 Sc) x 3 (15)

Round 9-12 :

15 Sc (15) (4 rounds)

Round 13 :

(3 Sc, 1 DEC) x 3 (12)

Round 14-17 :

12 Sc (12) (4 rounds)

Round 18 :

(1 Sc, 1 DEC, 1 Sc) x 3 (9)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Leaf (Make 2) :

Info :

Using green yarn.

Round 1 :

6 Sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

1 INC, 5 Sc (7)

Round 3 :

(1 Sc, 1 INC, 1 Sc) x 2, 1 Sc (9)

Round 4 :

(1 Sc, 1 INC, 1 Sc) x 3 (12)

Round 5 :

(3 Sc, 1 INC) x 3 (15)

Round 6 :

(2 Sc, 1 INC, 2 Sc) x 3 (18)

Round 7-16 :

18 Sc (18) (10 rounds)

Round 17 :

(1 Sc, 1 DEC) x 6 (12)

Round 18 :

6 DEC (6)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Pot (Make 1) :

Info :

Using light brown yarn.

Round 1 :

6 Sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

(1 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(1 Sc, 1 INC, 1 Sc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(2 Sc, 1 INC, 2 Sc) x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

BLO 42 Sc (42)

Round 9-11 :

42 Sc (42) (3 rounds)

Round 12 :

(13 Sc, 1 INC) x 3 (45)

Round 13-15 :

45 Sc (45) (3 rounds)

Round 16 :

(7 Sc, 1 INC, 7 Sc) x 3 (48)

Round 17-19 :

48 Sc (48) (3 rounds)

Round 20 :

FLO (7 Dc, 1 DcINC) x 6 (54)

Round 21 :

54 Sc (54)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off invisibly.

— Dirt (Make 1) :

Info :

Using brown yarn. The dirt for the pot is created in two parts: the hole in which the flower will be inserted and the top of the dirt. Begin with the dirt hole.

Round 1 :

6 Sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3-14 :

12 Sc (12) (12 rounds)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off invisibly. Begin to crochet the dirt top by holding the hole with the opening facing up. Reattach the yarn and continue crocheting the dirt top.

Round 15 :

(1 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (18)

Round 16 :

(1 Sc, 1 INC, 1 Sc) x 6 (24)

Round 17 :

(3 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (30)

Round 18 :

(2 Sc, 1 INC, 2 Sc) x 6 (36)

Round 19 :

(5 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (42)

Round 20 :

(3 Sc, 1 INC, 3 Sc) x 6 (48)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Bumblebee Body (Make 1) :

Info :

Starting with black yarn.

Round 1 :

6 Sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

12 Sc (12)

Info :

Switch to yellow yarn.

Round 4-5 :

12 Sc (12) (2 rounds)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Round 6-7 :

12 Sc (12) (2 rounds)

Info :

Switch to yellow yarn.

Round 8 :

6 DEC (6)

Info :

Cut yarn and use the yarn end to close the remaining stiches.

— Bumblebee Wing (Make 2) :

Info :

Using white yarn. Ch 4, starting in the 2nd chain from the hook.

Round 1 :

1 Sc, 1 HDC, 5 Dc in the same stitch, 1 HDC, 1 Sc (9)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Flower Assembly :

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Begin to assemble the flower by attaching the stem to the center piece.

Info :

Place the center piece on the stem and sew the pieces together using the yarn tail of the center piece.

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Add stuffing before sewing the last remaining stitches closed.

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Attach the petals by sewing along the rounds where the stem and center piece were connected. The petals will fit closely next to one another when attached, with very little space between one another.

Info :

Attach the leaves to the stem by sewing into place near the 11th round of the stem.

— Pot Assembly :

Info :

Add a piece of cardboard to the bottom of the pot for extra stability before sewing.

Info :

Attach the dirt to the pot by sewing into the remaining loops of round 20 of the pot. Add stuffing before sewing the last remaining loops closed.

— Bumblebee Assembly :

Info :

Sew the wings to the body of the bumblebee between rounds 4 and 5.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the center piece on top of the stem and sew the pieces together using the yarn tail of the center piece, securing the center around the top of the stem.
  • Attach each petal around the center by sewing along the rounds where the stem and center were connected, spacing the seven petals evenly so they fit closely together.
  • Sew the two leaves to the stem near round 11, positioning them opposite one another for balance and a natural look.
  • Cut a round of cardboard to fit the bottom of the pot and insert it before sewing the dirt top into the pot to stabilize the finished piece.
  • Sew the dirt top into the remaining loops of round 20 of the pot, add stuffing so the flower will stand, then close the final stitches.
  • Sew the bumblebee wings to the bee body between rounds 4 and 5, then attach the bee to a petal or the center as desired.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round, especially when working long tubes like the stem and pot.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually and evenly to avoid lumps and to maintain the intended shape of petals and the stem.
  • 💡When reattaching yarn for the dirt top, make sure your hook enters the correct loop so the wrong side of stitches faces the bottom.

This cheerful Bumble Blossom is a sunny handmade accent that brightens any windowsill and never needs watering. 🌼 It combines simple amigurumi techniques with thoughtful assembly for a lovely finished piece. Give one as a gift or keep it as a permanent ray of sunshine in your home. 🧶🌞

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished project measures approximately 12.5 cm tall by 10 cm wide from petal to petal when using the recommended sport weight yarn and a 2mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights but remember it will change the finished size and you should adjust your hook size accordingly to maintain stitch density.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you know basic amigurumi techniques like magic ring, working in the round, increases and decreases, and simple sewing.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience, yarn substitutions and how detailed you are with stuffing and assembly.