What you need
| Finished size | Bee length: About 6 cm (2½ in), without the ring |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Scraps of DK (US light worsted) yarn: yellow and black for the body, white for the wings — About 8 g / 18 m (20 yd) in all |
| Hook | 3 mm (US C-2/D-3) crochet hook |
| Also | A small handful of toy stuffing (fibrefill), 25–30 mm split key ring, Tapestry needle, Black embroidery thread for the eyes (optional) |
Skills you’ll use
- sc — single crochet
- dc — double crochet
- sl st — slip stitch
- MR — magic ring (adjustable loop)
- inc — 2 sc in the same stitch (1 stitch increased)
- dec — single crochet 2 stitches together (1 stitch decreased)
What’s in the PDF
- Materials, finished size and abbreviations
- Every row or round written out with its stitch count
- The making-up steps, one at a time
- Beginner notes for the techniques the project uses
Questions about this pattern
How do the colour changes work?
You finish the last stitch of the old colour with the new colour — the pattern explains it, and on a bee this small every stripe is only a round or two.
Are the wings hard?
No — each wing is a chain loop slip-stitched in place, with an optional fuller version given.
Does the bee need safety eyes?
No — the eyes are two small embroidered stitches, so the bee is baby-safe.