What I like about this crochet bee amigurumi pattern is its soft pastel look. Blue and white stripes give the little bee a different character from the familiar yellow version, while closed embroidered eyes keep the face simple. I would take a moment to pin the wings before sewing: their placement helps the bee sit neatly and makes the stripes easier to see.
The body is worked from the blue front to the rear in joined rounds. Two small white wings are made separately and sewn onto the top. The instructions use US crochet terminology, with counts and color changes listed together so you can follow the whole body without jumping between sections.
Pattern Information
- Skill level: Confident beginner
- Terminology: US crochet terms
- Construction: One stuffed capsule-shaped body and two separate wings
- Maximum body circumference: 30 stitches
- Body length: 21 rounds
- Finished size: Varies with yarn, hook, tension, and filling
Materials for the Crochet Bee Amigurumi Pattern
- Pastel blue medium-weight yarn, or your chosen main color
- White yarn of the same weight for stripes and wings
- Black embroidery thread or fine yarn for the face
- A crochet hook suited to your yarn; 5 mm is the original starting suggestion for medium-weight yarn
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors, and sewing pins
- Keyring hardware, optional
Choose the hook by checking the fabric. If stuffing shows between stitches, use a smaller hook with the same yarn. A yarn label’s hook recommendation is a starting point rather than a guarantee of a close amigurumi fabric. Keep both stripe yarns the same thickness so the body stays even.
US Crochet Abbreviations
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- sl st: Slip stitch
- inc: Work 2 sc in the same stitch
- dec: Single crochet decrease over 2 stitches
- st / sts: Stitch / stitches
Before You Begin
This crochet bee amigurumi pattern uses joined rounds. At the start of each round, ch 1 and work the first sc into the first stitch of the previous round. At the end, sl st into the first sc. The chain and slip stitch do not count toward the stitch total. Use a marker in the first sc to avoid working accidentally into the join.
Repeat each bracketed stitch sequence six times where stated. Counts in square brackets show the completed round total. Standard yarn-over single crochet works for this pattern. If you prefer yarn-under stitches, keep the same method throughout; the texture and dimensions may differ.
Changing Colors Neatly
On the final sc before a color change, draw up a loop with the current color, then complete the last yarn-over with the new color. Join with the new color and continue the next round. Keep the joins on the underside when placing the face and wings. Leave yarn tails long enough to weave securely inside, and avoid bulky knots beside the join.
Crochet Bee Amigurumi Pattern: Body
Begin with blue yarn. Apply the joined-round instructions above to every round, including the decrease rounds.
- Round 1, blue: Ch 1 and work 6 sc in a MR; join. [6]
- Round 2, blue: Inc in each stitch around. [12]
- Round 3, blue: (Sc, inc) 6 times. [18]
- Round 4, blue: (2 sc, inc) 6 times. [24]
- Round 5, blue: (3 sc, inc) 6 times. [30]
- Rounds 6–9, blue: Sc in each stitch around for 4 rounds. [30 each]
- Rounds 10–11, white: Sc in each stitch around for 2 rounds. [30 each]
- Rounds 12–13, blue: Sc in each stitch around for 2 rounds. [30 each]
- Rounds 14–15, white: Sc in each stitch around for 2 rounds. [30 each]
- Rounds 16–17, blue: Sc in each stitch around for 2 rounds. [30 each]
You now have a blue front, two white bands separated by blue, and a blue rear section. Finish and secure the white yarn after its final band. Before the opening gets smaller, use it to hide the embroidery and sewing ends inside the body.
Shape and Close the Rear
- Round 18, blue: (3 sc, dec) 6 times. [24]
- Round 19, blue: (2 sc, dec) 6 times. [18]
- Round 20, blue: (Sc, dec) 6 times. [12]
- Round 21, blue: Dec 6 times. [6]
Begin stuffing after Round 18, then add small amounts before the final round. Spread the filling along the body and shape it into a capsule. Stop before the stripes stretch apart. Fasten off with a sewing tail. Thread the tail through the front loops of the final 6 stitches, draw the opening closed, and weave the end securely into the body.
White Wings: Make Two
The wings for this crochet bee amigurumi pattern are small shallow cups. Work them in joined rounds with white yarn.
- Round 1: Ch 1 and work 6 sc in a MR; join. [6]
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. [12]
- Round 3: Sc in each stitch around. [12]
Fasten off with a long sewing tail. Leave the wings unstuffed. Gently pinch a short section of each rim to make an attachment base; keep the rest of the cup open so the wing can curve outward.
Assembly and Face Embroidery
Attach the Wings
Place the body horizontally with the joins underneath. Pin the wings side by side on top, near the blue band between the two white stripes. Angle them slightly outward and compare their position from the front and above. Sew the pinched base of each wing through several body stitches. Secure the base while leaving the outer rim free to curve outward.
Embroider the Face
The face belongs on the blue front end where Round 1 began, rather than on the striped side. Mark two closed eyes, shaped like small upside-down Vs, and a short curved smile beneath them. Use fine black thread and check the spacing before tightening the stitches. Hide and secure the ends inside while the rear is still open whenever practical.
Optional Keychain Loop
For a bag charm, attach a reinforced yarn loop through several body stitches near the top front, clear of the wings. Secure the ends inside and check that the connector closes fully. The hardware changes how the bee hangs, so check its balance before finishing the loop.
Tips for a Neat Crochet Bee
- Count at the join: The body stays at 30 sc from Round 5 through Round 17. An extra stitch in the slip stitch makes the stripes widen.
- Keep the seam underneath: Place the wings and face after identifying the join line.
- Add filling gradually: Small pieces are easier to distribute than one large lump.
- Pin both wings first: Check them together before sewing either permanently.
Color and Size Variations
Keep the same crochet bee amigurumi pattern counts and change only the main color for a pink, lavender, or mint version. Blue and white match the cover. For a traditional yellow and black body, substitute yellow for blue and black for the white stripe rounds, while keeping the wings white.
Finer yarn with a suitable smaller hook produces a smaller charm. Thicker yarn increases the size. To change the body length, add or remove plain rounds between the shaping sections; keep track of both stripe bands and the wing position.
Crochet Bee Amigurumi Pattern FAQ
Is This Suitable for Beginners?
It suits confident beginners who can make single crochet, increases, decreases, and joined rounds. The separate wings and embroidered face also require basic sewing.
Are the Wings Stuffed?
No. Leave them unstuffed so they remain light and curve outward.
Does the Bee Need Antennae or Legs?
No. This crochet bee amigurumi pattern follows the simple cover design, with a striped capsule body, two wings, and an embroidered face.
How Long Does It Take?
The time depends on your crochet speed, color changes, embroidery, and sewing. Allow time for finishing as well as the body rounds.
Why Can I See the Stuffing?
The hook may be too large for the yarn, or the body may be overfilled. Use a closer fabric and add filling gradually.
More Small Crochet Projects
For a flat bee decoration, try the Flat Bee Appliqué Crochet Pattern. For another charm, explore the Hello Kitty Keychain Amigurumi Pattern or the Crochet Bag Keychain Pattern.
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