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Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern

Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a cheerful Black Eyed Susan in a small pot with a tiny bumblebee friend. You will make a stem, petals, center, leaves, pot, dirt, and a small bee with full round-by-round instructions. Photos and helpful tips are included to guide you through assembly and finishing details.

Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed using sport weight yarn and a 2mm hook, the finished blossom stands about 12.5cm tall. The pattern is ideal for crafters comfortable with basic amigurumi techniques and simple shaping.

Why You'll Love This Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple stitches into a delightful, three-dimensional flower that brightens any windowsill. I enjoy how the separate pieces — petals, center, leaves, and a tiny bee — come together to create a charming scene. I also appreciate that the pattern uses sport-weight yarn and a fine hook to give a neat, detailed finish. Sharing this pattern lets me spread a little handmade joy and encourage others to try small amigurumi projects.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to change the look of this pattern by simply switching colors; try pastel tones for a softer, vintage-inspired blossom.

I often make a mini version by using fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook to create tiny keychain-sized flowers.

I like to embroider veins on the leaves for extra detail; a few running stitches with a darker green make the leaves pop.

For a sturdier stem I sometimes insert a short piece of craft wire inside the stuffing so the stem can be gently posed and will hold its shape.

I sometimes vary petal count — try making five or nine petals to change the flower's silhouette and overall size.

Try different pot styles by changing the pot height or adding a contrasting rim color to give the pot a handcrafted finish.

I like to add tiny felt or crocheted accessories like a miniature watering can or a tag with a name for gifting.

Consider using a variegated yarn for the petals to create a natural, multitone look without changing yarn mid-row.

If you want a softer, more plush flower, use a larger hook with sport or DK weight yarn to make a chunkier version for cuddly decor.

I sometimes make a whole set of matching flowers in different colors and group them in a larger pot for an eye-catching display.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during continuous rounds can lead to losing the start of your round; place a marker at the beginning of every round to keep your place and rotate it up each round. ✗ Not stuffing the stem gradually causes it to be floppy or lumpy; add stuffing starting after round 10 and continue to stuff evenly as you crochet for firm, consistent support. ✗ Forgetting to check loop orientation when reattaching yarn for the dirt top can flip the wrong side out; insert your hook into the correct loop orientation as shown in Tip #1 to ensure the finished side faces out. ✗ Sewing petals too far apart will leave gaps and an uneven flower; use pins to position each petal closely, checking that they sit snug next to one another before permanently sewing them in place.

Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern

Bring a sunny window-sill friend to life with this Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan amigurumi pattern. You will crochet a cheerful potted flower, complete with petals, leaves, a stem, soil, and a tiny bumblebee companion. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, materials, and helpful assembly photos so you can sew and style your blossom with confidence. Perfect as a thoughtful handmade gift or bright decor for your home.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bumble Blossom Black Eyed Susan Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight yarn (Schachenmayr Catania sport recommended) in the following colors: Apfel (green) - 00205, Sonne (yellow) - 00208, Schwarz (black) - 00110, Marone (brown) - 00157, Teddy (purple accent, optional) - 00161, Weize (white) - 00106
  • 02
    Less than a 125m/50g ball of each color used when making this project (approximately one small ball per color)
  • 03
    Cardboard circle to stabilize the base of the pot (one small round piece)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0mm (2mm)
  • 02
    Sewing needle (yarn needle)
  • 03
    Stitch marker
  • 04
    Stuffing material (polyester fill)
  • 05
    Cardboard to stabilize the base of the pot
  • 06
    Scissors

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— Stem :

Round 1 :

rnd 1 8 Sc in MR (8)

Round 2-30 :

rnd 2-30 8 Sc (8) (29 rounds)

Info :

Add stuffing to the stem for added support starting after round 10. Continue to add stuffing as you go.

Round 31 :

rnd 31 BLO (1 Sc, 1 INC) x 4 (12)

Round 32 :

rnd 32 12 INC (24)

Round 33 :

rnd 33 (3 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (30)

Round 34 :

rnd 34 30 Sc (30)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off invisibly.

Infos :

Add the sepal to the stem. Holding the stem with the bottom facing up, insert the hook into last stitch of the remaining loops of round 31 and attach the yarn. Ch 9, starting in the 2nd chain from the hook Sc 8. Slst into the next loop in the row. Repeat in the remaining 11 loops of round 31. Cut yarn and fasten off invisibly.

— Flower Center :

Round 1 :

rnd 1 6 Sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

rnd 2 6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

rnd 3 12 Sc (12)

Round 4 :

rnd 4 (1 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (18)

Round 5 :

rnd 5 18 Sc (18)

Round 6 :

rnd 6 (1 Sc, 1 INC, 1 Sc) x 6 (24)

Round 7 :

rnd 7 24 Sc (24)

Round 8 :

rnd 8 (3 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (30)

Round 9 :

rnd 9 30 Sc (30)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off invisibly.

— Petal (Make 7) :

Round 1 :

rnd 1 6 Sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

rnd 2 6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

rnd 3 (1 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (18)

Round 4-7 :

rnd 4-7 18 Sc (18) (4 rounds)

Round 8 :

rnd 8 (2 Sc, 1 DEC, 2 Sc) x 3 (15)

Round 9-12 :

rnd 9-12 15 Sc (15) (4 rounds)

Round 13 :

rnd 13 (3 Sc, 1 DEC) x 3 (12)

Round 14-17 :

rnd 14-17 12 Sc (12) (4 rounds)

Round 18 :

rnd 18 (1 Sc, 1 DEC, 1 Sc) x 3 (9)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Leaf (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

rnd 1 6 Sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

rnd 2 1 INC, 5 Sc (7)

Round 3 :

rnd 3 (1 Sc, 1 INC, 1 Sc) x 2, 1 Sc (9)

Round 4 :

rnd 4 (1 Sc, 1 INC, 1 Sc) x 3 (12)

Round 5 :

rnd 5 (3 Sc, 1 INC) x 3 (15)

Round 6 :

rnd 6 (2 Sc, 1 INC, 2 Sc) x 3 (18)

Round 7-16 :

rnd 7-16 18 Sc (18) (10 rounds)

Round 17 :

rnd 17 (1 Sc, 1 DEC) x 6 (12)

Round 18 :

rnd 18 6 DEC (6)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Pot (Make 1) :

Round 1 :

rnd 1 6 Sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

rnd 2 6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

rnd 3 (1 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

rnd 4 (1 Sc, 1 INC, 1 Sc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

rnd 5 (3 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

rnd 6 (2 Sc, 1 INC, 2 Sc) x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

rnd 7 (5 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

rnd 8 BLO 42 Sc (42)

Round 9-11 :

rnd 9-11 42 Sc (42) (3 rounds)

Round 12 :

rnd 12 (13 Sc, 1 INC) x 3 (45)

Round 13-15 :

rnd 13-15 45 Sc (45) (3 rounds)

Round 16 :

rnd 16 (7 Sc, 1 INC, 7 Sc) x 3 (48)

Round 17-19 :

rnd 17-19 48 Sc (48) (3 rounds)

Round 20 :

rnd 20 FLO (7 Dc, 1 DcINC) x 6 (54)

Round 21 :

rnd 21 54 Sc (54)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off invisibly.

— Dirt (Make 1) :

Round 1 :

rnd 1 6 Sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

rnd 2 6 INC (12)

Round 3-14 :

rnd 3-14 12 Sc (12) (12 rounds)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off invisibly. Begin to crochet the dirt top by holding the hole with the opening facing up. Reattach the yarn and continue crocheting the dirt top.

Round 15 :

rnd 15 (1 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (18)

Round 16 :

rnd 16 (1 Sc, 1 INC, 1 Sc) x 6 (24)

Round 17 :

rnd 17 (3 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (30)

Round 18 :

rnd 18 (2 Sc, 1 INC, 2 Sc) x 6 (36)

Round 19 :

rnd 19 (5 Sc, 1 INC) x 6 (42)

Round 20 :

rnd 20 (3 Sc, 1 INC, 3 Sc) x 6 (48)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Bumblebee Body (Make 1) :

Round 1 :

rnd 1 6 Sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

rnd 2 6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

rnd 3 12 Sc (12)

Info :

Switch to yellow yarn.

Round 4-5 :

rnd 4-5 12 Sc (12) (2 rounds)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Round 6-7 :

rnd 6-7 12 Sc (12) (2 rounds)

Info :

Switch to yellow yarn.

Round 8 :

rnd 8 6 DEC (6)

Info :

Cut yarn and use the yarn end to close the remaining stitches.

— Bumblebee Wing (Make 2) :

Info :

Using white yarn. Ch 4, starting in the 2nd chain from the hook.

Round 1 :

rnd 1 1 Sc, 1 HDc, 5 Dc in the same stitch, 1 HDc, 1 Sc (9)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Flower Assembly :

Info :

Begin to assemble the flower by attaching the stem to the center piece. Place the center piece on the stem and sew the pieces together using the yarn tail of the center piece.

Info :

Add stuffing before sewing the last remaining stitches closed.

Info :

Attach the petals by sewing along the rounds where the stem and center piece were connected. The petals will fit closely next to one another when attached, with very little space between one another.

Info :

Attach the leaves to the stem by sewing into place near the 11th round of the stem.

— Pot Assembly :

Info :

Add a piece of cardboard to the bottom of the pot for extra stability before sewing.

Info :

Attach the dirt to the pot by sewing into the remaining loops of round 20 of the pot. Add stuffing before sewing the last remaining loops closed.

— Bumblebee Assembly :

Info :

Sew the wings to the body of the bumblebee between rounds 4 and 5.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the stem to the flower center by placing the center piece on the stem and sewing together using the yarn tail of the center piece, then add stuffing before closing the last stitches.
  • Sew the seven petals around the flower center by stitching along the rounds where the stem and center were connected; position the petals closely with minimal gaps and pin before sewing for accuracy.
  • Attach the two leaves to the stem by sewing into place near round 11 of the stem so they sit naturally along the stem.
  • Add a cardboard circle to the bottom of the pot for extra stability, then sew the dirt piece into the remaining loops of round 20 of the pot and add stuffing before closing.
  • Sew the bumblebee wings to the bee body between rounds 4 and 5 and use the yarn tail to secure the body closed and fasten off.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of each round when working in continuous spirals to avoid accidental increases or misalignment.
  • 💡Stuff the stem gradually starting after round 10 to ensure the stem is firm and evenly filled; overstuffing too early can make shaping difficult.
  • 💡When reattaching yarn to crochet the dirt top, ensure you are inserting into the correct loop orientation so the finished 'right side' faces up as noted in Tip #1.
  • 💡Pin the petals and leaves in place before sewing to ensure even spacing and correct positioning; this helps the flower look balanced when finished.

This cheerful Bumble Blossom will brighten any shelf or windowsill and makes a sweet handmade gift for plant lovers and makers alike. The pattern is full of photos and clear instructions to guide you through every step, from the pot base to the tiny bumblebee. Happy crocheting — may your stitches be sunny and your yarn never tangle! 🧶🌼

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished project measures approximately 12.5 cm tall by 10 cm wide from petal to petal when using the recommended sport-weight yarn and 2mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size; use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and expect a change in proportion and stitch counts.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, working in the round, and simple assembly is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, customization, and how long you spend on assembly and finishing.