Introduction
Create a whimsical and cheerful addition to any nursery with this Amigurumi Hanging Bees pattern! These adorable bees will bring a smile to any little one’s face, making it perfect for decorating cribs or playrooms.
Project Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Finished Size: Bee – approx. 9 cm (3.5 in) tall
Materials
- Yarn (DK or worsted weight): Yellow, Black, White
- 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Wooden ring (20 cm / 8 in)
- Strong yarn for suspension
Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
Bee Body (Make 5)
Start with yellow yarn.
R1 — MR 6
R2 — inc ×6 → 12
R3 — (sc, inc) ×6 → 18
R4 — (2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
R5–6 — sc around (24)
Change to black yarn.
R7–8 — sc around (24)
Change back to yellow yarn.
R9–10 — sc around (24)
Change to black yarn.
R11–12 — sc around (24)
Change back to yellow yarn.
R13 — (2 sc, dec) ×6 → 18
Begin stuffing firmly.
R14 — (sc, dec) ×6 → 12
R15 — dec ×6 → 6
FO, close tightly.
Face Patch (Make 5)
Using white yarn, ch 6.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on the other side: sc in next 3, 2 sc in last st → 12 sts.
FO, leave long tail. Sew onto front of bee body.
Wings (Make 10)
Using white yarn:
R1 — MR 6
R2 — (sc, inc) ×3 → 9
R3 — sc around (9)
R4 — (2 sc, inc) ×3 → 12
R5 — sc around (12)
FO. Sew two wings to each side of the bee.
Antennae (Make 10)
Using black yarn, ch 7 and sl st back along chain. FO. Sew two antennae on top of the head.
Assembly
- Attach the face patch to the body between rounds 4–9.
- Insert safety eyes through the patch.
- Embroider a small smile beneath the eyes.
- Ensure wings are rounded and not flat.
- Securely attach all parts with tight knots.
Final Notes
Your Amigurumi Hanging Bees are now complete! Hang them from a mobile and let their playful charm delight any little dreamer.
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