Crochet bee dolls (also known as bee amigurumi) are among the most charming and cheerful projects in the crochet world. With their bright colors, cute wings, and round fuzzy bodies, these buzzing friends are perfect as gifts, toys, nursery decor, or even keychains. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make your own adorable bee doll using easy-to-follow steps and a free pattern.
🧶 Materials Needed
- Worsted weight yarn in yellow, black, and white
- 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm crochet hook (depending on yarn size)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Safety eyes (6–10 mm) or black embroidery thread
- Optional: blush or pink yarn for cheeks
✨ Basic Crochet Techniques Used
- Magic ring
- Single crochet (SC)
- Increase (INC)
- Decrease (DEC)
- Slip stitch (SL ST)
- Fasten off
🐝 Bee Body and Head (Worked in One Piece)
Round-by-Round Instructions:
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, 6 SC into ring (6)
- Round 2: INC in each stitch around (12)
- Round 3: SC, INC repeat around (18)
- Round 4: 2 SC, INC repeat around (24)
- Round 5: 3 SC, INC repeat around (30)
- Rounds 6–10: SC in each stitch (30)
- Use yellow for rounds 1–3, black for 4–6, yellow for 7–9
- Rounds 11–14: Continue color changes every 3 rounds, ending with yellow
- Round 15: 3 SC, DEC repeat around (24)
- Round 16:2 SC, DEC repeat around (18)
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, about 5 stitches apart
- Start stuffing
- Round 17: SC, DEC repeat around (12)
- Round 18: DEC around (6)
- Fasten off and close the hole with a needle.
🪽 Wings (Make 2)
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 SC (6)
- Round 2: INC in each stitch (12)
- Round 3–4: SC around (12)
- Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
- Use white yarn. Lightly stuff the wings if desired.
- Sew onto each side of the body around round 10–12.
💛 Antennae (Make 2)
- Chain 6, fasten off.
- Tie knots at one end for round tips.
- Use black yarn and sew or tie onto the top of the bee’s head.
🌸 Optional Accessories
- Embroider a smile with black thread or yarn.
- Use blush or pink yarn to add cheeks.
- Add a tiny flower or bow to personalize your bee.
- Attach a keyring if you’d like to make it a keychain!
🎨 Free Pattern Variations
- Chubby Bee: Use thicker yarn and a larger hook for a plush-style bee.
- Queen Bee: Add a mini crown using gold thread.
- Valentine Bee: Replace black with red for a heart-themed version.
- Rainbow Bee: Use multicolor yarn for stripes.
📌 Tips for Success
- Always use a stitch marker to track the beginning of rounds.
- Keep tension consistent to avoid gaps in stuffing.
- Stuff firmly but gently to maintain shape.
- If gifting to a small child, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes.
🧵 Conclusion
Crochet bee dolls are sweet, simple, and absolutely delightful to make. Whether you’re just starting out in amigurumi or you’re a seasoned crocheter looking for a quick and rewarding project, this cheerful bee is the perfect fit. With just a few basic stitches and some yarn scraps, you can create a buzzing friend that will bring joy to anyone who sees it.
Happy Hooking, and may your crochet always bee joyful! 🐝💛
Amigurumi Bee by Grace and Yarn
