Crochet Bee Toy Pattern

Get ready to make an adorable crochet bee toy with this detailed pattern! This bee toy is perfect for gifting or as a cute addition to your own collection. Let's get started!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in yellow, black, and white.
• Crochet Hook: G/6 (4mm).
• Stuffing material.
• Yarn needle.
• Scissors.

Abbreviations

• ch: Chain
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 single crochet in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip Stitch

Instructions

Body (in yellow):

1. Begin with a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: [Inc, sc in next st] repeat around. (18 sts)
5. Round 4-6: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
6. Round 7: [Dec, sc in next st] repeat around. (12 sts)
7. Stuff the body.
8. Round 8: Dec in each st around. (6 sts)
9. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Head (in black):

1. Begin with a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: [Inc, sc in next st] repeat around. (18 sts)
5. Round 4-5: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
6. Round 6: [Dec, sc in next st] repeat around. (12 sts)
7. Stuff the head.
8. Round 7: Dec in each st around. (6 sts)
9. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Wings (make 2, in white):

1. Ch 7
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 chs.
3. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Attach the head to the body using the long tail of the head.
2. Embroider eyes and mouth using black yarn on the head.
3. Sew the wings onto the sides of the body.
4. Your crochet bee toy is complete!

Feel free to experiment with different yarn colors or add accessories like a tiny crocheted flower for the bee's head. Remember to have fun and enjoy the process of creating this adorable toy!