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Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern
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2-3 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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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern shows you how to crochet tiny fuzzy bumblebees using worsted weight yarn and a small hook for a compact, tactile finish. You will work rounds closed with slip stitches for neat colour changes and learn how to mark placement for safety eyes. Several tail colour variations (white-tailed, red-tailed, tree, early) are included so you can make a little collection.

Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The wings are made with a thinner lace-weight strand (or split lopi) and sewn on with the yarn ends. Clear photos and step notes help with eye placement and finishing.

Why You'll Love This Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns tiny leftover yarn into sweet, tactile bee companions that are quick to make and full of charm. I enjoy the fuzzy texture of the recommended Lett lopi yarn — it gives each bee a cozy, handmade look that stands out. The pattern's colour-change technique produces neat stripes and lets you experiment with different tail colours to create variety. I also love how small and portable these bees are; they make great gifts, decorations, or little collectors' items for your own shelf.

Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love changing up the colours to make different species of bees; try pastel shades for a soft, whimsical set or bold contrasting stripes for a modern look.

You can make a tiny keychain by adding a small metal ring and using thinner yarn or a smaller hook to create a mini version.

If you want a chunkier, cuddlier bee, use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook—just remember the stitch counts will create a larger final size.

I often split a lopi strand in half to make the wings when I don't have Einband weight, and it gives a lovely airy look.

Try embroidering tiny details like antennae or a smile with embroidery thread to add personality to each bee.

I sometimes add a small wire inside the wings or between body and wings to make them poseable for display.

To make a set, vary the tail colours (white-tailed, red-tailed, orange tree bee) and display them together for a fun collection.

I recommend testing eye placement before securing eyes; moving the marker a single stitch can change the expression dramatically.

For a more realistic look, use darker fibres for the head and mix fuzzy and smooth yarns for contrast in texture.

I also like to create tiny nests or display cards for gifting—glue or sew bees onto little felt flowers or cards for an extra-special handmade present.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker at the start of rounds leads to miscounted rounds and uneven colour changes; place a stitch marker at the first stitch and move it each round to keep your rounds consistent. ✗ Changing colour in the wrong loop gives messy joins and visible floats; always change colour in the last loop of the stitch so the loop on the hook is the new colour. ✗ Cutting yarn between colour changes causes loose ends and awkward joins; carry the yarn along the inside and do not cut between stripe colour changes unless the pattern instructs you to do so. ✗ Forgetting to mark eye placement makes positioning the safety eyes inaccurate; follow the marking step in round 3 and insert a coloured strand to mark eye locations before adding eyes. ✗ Overstuffing the bee makes the shape too rounded and bulky; stuff gradually and check shape frequently so you can achieve a nice oval bottom.

Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

Make a tiny collection of adorable crochet bumblebees with this detailed amigurumi pattern by Sonja van der Wijk. You will learn neat colour-change techniques and simple shaping to create small, fuzzy bees that measure about 3 inches long. The pattern includes several tail variations, wing instructions, and clear assembly tips so you can personalise each bumblebee.

Intermediate 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Worsted weight yarn (#4), small amounts (left-over bits are enough) of four colours: sheep or mixed black (0052 or 0005)
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn (#4), yellow (1703) - small amount
  • 03
    Worsted weight yarn (#4), orange (1704) - small amount
  • 04
    Worsted weight yarn (#4), light grey (0054) - small amount
  • 05
    Lace weight yarn Lopi Einband for wings (beige heather 0886) or split lopi strand if Einband unavailable
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    Istex Lett lopi fuzzy yarn (100% wool) recommended for fuzzy effect

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size E US / 3.5 mm
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    Scissors
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    Embroidery needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Stitch markers or paper clips
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    7 mm animal safety eyes (2 pieces) or preferred eye type
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    Polyester fibrefill for stuffing
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    Yarn needle for sewing wings and finishing

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— White-tailed bumblebee :

Info :

Start in black, change colour when indicated. To get neater colour changes, you aren't working in a spiral but closing each round with a sl st. At the end of each round, sl st in the first sc of the next round, then ch 1 and sc in that same stitch. This is the 1st stitch of the next round. At the end of each round you will skip over the sl st and ch and crochet a sl st, ch, sc in the following stitch. Don't cut the yarn between the colour changes but carry it along.

Round 1 :

magic ring of 4 = 4

Round 2 :

(sc in next, 2 sc in next) x 2 = 6

Info :

Mark the stitches of round 3 in which you'll make the 2nd and the 6th stitch with a coloured strand. (Insert the strand into the gap of the stitch you normally put your hook in.) When the strand is placed, just do the stitch like you always do. You've now marked where you later attach the eyes.

Round 3 :

(sc in next 2, 2 sc in next) x 2 = 8, change colour to yellow in last st, sl st in 1st

Round 4 :

ch 1, sc in same, [2 sc in next, (sc in next, 2 sc in next) x 3] in BLO = 12, change colour to black in last, sl st in 1st

Round 5 :

ch 1, sc in same, [sc in next 11] in BLO = 12, sl st in 1st

Info :

Attach the eyes permanently in the marked spots. It helps turning the piece inside-out when you attach the caps. After I attached the eyes, I inserted a little bit of stuffing between them, as shown in the images below.

Round 6 :

ch 1, sc in same, sc in next 11 = 12, change colour to yellow in last st, sl st in 1st

Round 7 :

ch 1, sc in same, [sc in next 11] in BLO = 12, change colour to black in last and cut yellow, sl st in 1st

Round 8 :

ch 1, sc in same, [sc in next 11] in BLO = 12, change colour to light grey in last and cut black, sl st in 1st

Round 9 :

ch 1, sc in same, [sc in next 11] = 12, sl st in 1st

Round 10 :

ch 1, sc in same, s2tog, (sc in next, s2tog) x 3 = 8, sl st in 1st

Info :

Stuff the bumblebee.

Round 11 :

ch 1, sc in same, sc in next, s2tog, sc in next 2, s2tog = 6, sl st in 1st

Info :

Add a little bit of stuffing if needed and then sew the hole closed by putting the needle from the inside out through all the outside loops of the 6 st, clockwise. If you do it correctly, you can now pull the end and it will close the gap. Make sure your bombus has a nice oval bottom.

— Red-tailed bumblebee :

Round 1-3 :

Follow the instructions for the white-tailed bee but skip the sl st and ch 1 and don't change colour to yellow in round 3.

Round 4 :

In BLO: (sc in next, 2 sc in next) x 4 = 12

Round 5 :

sc in each around = 12

Info :

Attach the eyes in the marked spots.

Round 6-7 :

sc in each around = 12

Round 8 :

sc in each around = 12, change colour to orange in last and cut black, sl st in 1st

Round 9 :

ch 1, sc in same, sc in next 11 = 12, sl st in 1st

Round 10-11 :

follow the instructions for the white-tailed bumblebee.

— Tree bumblebee :

Round 1-3 :

Follow the instructions from the white-tailed bumblebee, change colour to orange instead of yellow.

Round 4 :

ch 1, sc in same, [2 sc in next, (sc in next, 2 sc in next) x 3] in BLO = 12, sl st in 1st

Round 5 :

ch 1, sc in same, sc in next 11 = 12, change colour to black in last st and cut orange, sl st in 1st

Info :

Attach the eyes in the marked spots.

Round 6 :

ch 1, sc in same, [sc in next 11] in BLO = 12, sl st in 1st

Round 7 :

ch 1, sc in same, sc in next 11 = 12, sl st in 1st

Round 8 :

ch 1, sc in same, sc in next 11 = 12, change colour to light grey in last and cut black, sl st in 1st

Round 9 :

ch 1, sc in same, [sc in next 11] = 12, sl st in 1st

Round 10-11 :

follow the instructions for the white-tailed bumblebee.

— Early bumblebee :

Info :

To make this bee, follow the instructions for the white-tailed, but make the bottom in orange instead of light grey. That's all.

— Wings :

Info :

Make two for each bumblebee, use the thinner yarn with the same hook. If you use Lopi yarn but don't have the Einband weight, split a lopi strand in half. Make the starting chain as long as the end, so you can use both ends together to attach the wings.

Round 1 :

ch of 6, in 3rd ch from hook dc, dc in same, hdc in next, sc in next, sl st in next and leave yarn ends for sewing.

Info :

Use both yarn ends to sew the wings to the body. Sew them on top of the third round behind the head, as shown in the images. The head ends at the first round you do in BLO.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the eyes permanently in the marked spots (marked during round 3) and consider turning the piece inside-out to fit the eye caps securely.
  • After attaching the eyes, insert a little bit of stuffing between them for shaping, then continue stuffing the body as you work toward the bottom.
  • Sew the wings using both yarn ends to the top of the third round behind the head so the wings sit on the back of the bee.
  • When finishing the bottom opening, sew the hole closed by putting the needle from the inside out through all the outside loops of the final 6 stitches, moving clockwise and pulling the tail to close.
  • Weave in yarn ends securely and trim extra strands; ensure wings and eyes are fastened tightly before giving the bee to children.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round and move it up each time you start a new round to keep track of your place.
  • 💡Always change colour in the last loop of the stitch so the loop on the hook you end with is the new colour and the next stitch will be in the new colour.
  • 💡Don't cut the yarn between colour changes; carry it along inside the piece for cleaner joins and fewer ends to weave in.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while shaping the bee to avoid lumps and to achieve the recommended oval bottom shape.

This little collection of crochet bumblebees is perfect for gifts, decorations, or tiny collectors. Make them fuzzy with Lett lopi for a charming, tactile finish and mix tail colours for variety. Happy crocheting and have fun creating your own bee family! 🧶🐝

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi will be about 3 inches / 5 cm long when using the recommended worsted yarn and a E US / 3.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but the final size will change; using bulkier yarn and a larger hook will give a chunkier bee, while thinner yarn will make a smaller bee—adjust stuffing and eye size accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because of closed rounds, BLO stitches, colour changes, and finishing techniques, so basic crochet skills are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete a single bee in about 2-3 hours, though time will vary depending on experience and how many variations you make.