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Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern
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2-3 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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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 Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you through crocheting tiny bumblebees with a fuzzy finish using Lett Lopi or similar yarn. You can make several color variations including white-tailed, red-tailed, tree, and early bumblebees. The instructions focus on neat colour changes, basic shaping, and simple sewn-on wings for a finished, charming toy.

Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear round-by-round instructions are provided with notes on colour changes and eye placement. Perfect for using leftover yarns and making a whole collection of little bees.

Why You'll Love This Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns small scraps of yarn into irresistibly cute, pocket-sized bumblebees that brighten any day. The design is simple yet satisfying, allowing you to complete a finished bee in a short sitting while practicing neat colour changes. I enjoy the variety—you can make multiple species just by switching one colour round and it feels like creating a tiny swarm of personalities. The fuzzy Lett Lopi yarn I used gives each bee a lovely texture that makes them feel handcrafted and cozy.

Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with colours when making these bumblebees; try pastel shades for a softer, whimsical collection or bold brights for a cheery look.

You can make the bees larger or smaller by changing yarn weight and hook size—bulky yarn makes a chunky cuddly bee while fingering weight gives a tiny keychain version.

I often split the lopi strand for the wings to make a delicate, lacy wing; alternatively, use a small amount of felt cut into wing shapes for a different texture.

Try embroidering tiny details like antennae or a smiling mouth with contrasting thread to give each bee its own personality.

Swap safety eyes for French knot embroidered eyes or tiny beads if you prefer a fully sewn option for baby-safe toys.

Add a little bell or a loop at the top to turn your bee into an ornament or keyring—perfect as a gift idea.

For a seasonal twist, use autumnal colors for a fall-themed swarm or red and green accents for holiday decorations.

I sometimes crochet tiny accessories like a tiny flower or leaf and stitch it to the bee for an extra cute detail.

If you want posable wings, consider sewing a thin piece of wire inside the wing before closing and shaping to allow gentle posing.

Make a set of different species by changing just one colour round—each small change creates a new variety for an impressive mini-collection.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using a stitch marker each round can cause you to lose track of the beginning of the round; place a marker at the start of every round and move it up when you finish to keep your rounds accurate. ✗ Cutting the yarn between colour changes will create messy ends and extra weaving; instead carry the yarn along and change colour in the last loop of the stitch so the colour transitions remain neat. ✗ Overstuffing the bee causes a rounded, distorted shape rather than a nice oval bottom; stuff gradually and check the shape often, adding small amounts until you reach a firm but pliable feel. ✗ Forgetting to mark the eye placement before attaching eyes can misplace them and ruin the face balance; mark the specified stitches (round 3 second and sixth stitch) before attaching and before sewing on the eyes.

Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

Make a collection of tiny, fuzzy crochet bumblebees using this friendly pattern by Sonja van der Wijk. You will create small 3 in / 5 cm bees with simple shaping, neat colour changes, and tiny wings. The pattern includes variations (white-tailed, red-tailed, tree, and early bumblebees) and clear step-by-step rounds so you can follow along with confidence.

Beginner Friendly 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Lett Lopi (Istex) 100% wool, worsted weight / lopi style yarn for body (fuzzy yarn recommended)
  • 02
    Lopi Einband (lace weight) for wings: beige heather (0886) - small amount, split strand if needed
  • 03
    Worsted weight scrap - black (sheep or mixed black 0052 or 0005) - small leftover bits
  • 04
    Worsted weight scrap - yellow (1703) - small leftover bits
  • 05
    Worsted weight scrap - orange (1704) - small leftover bits
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    Worsted weight scrap - light grey (0054) - small leftover bits
  • 07
    Fibrefill / polyester stuffing - small amount
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    Safety / animal eyes 7 mm (2 pieces) or sew/embroider eyes if preferred

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size E US / 3.5 mm
  • 02
    Smaller/thinner yarn or split strand option for wings if using Lopi Einband
  • 03
    Scissors
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    Embroidery needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Stitch markers or paper clips
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    Safety eyes 7 mm (2 pieces)
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    Polyester stuffing / fibrefill
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    Pins (optional) for placement while sewing wings and eyes

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— Body :

Info :

Start in black, change colour when indicated. To get neater colour changes, you aren't working in a spiral but closing each round with a sl st. At the end of each round, sl st in the first sc of the next round, then ch 1 and sc in that same stitch. This is the 1st stitch of the next round. At the end of each round you will skip over the sl st and ch and crochet a sl st, ch, sc in the following stitch. Don't cut the yarn between the colour changes but carry it along.

Round 1 :

magic ring of 4 = 4

Round 2 :

(sc in next, 2 sc in next) x 2 = 6

Info :

Mark the stitches of round 3 in which you'll make the 2nd and the 6th stitch with a coloured strand. (Insert the strand into the gap of the stitch you normally put your hook in.) When the strand is placed, just do the stitch like you always do. You've now marked where you later attach the eyes.

Round 3 :

(sc in next 2, 2 sc in next) x 2 = 8, change colour to yellow in last st, sl st in 1st

Round 4 :

ch 1, sc in same, [2 sc in next, (sc in next, 2 sc in next) x 3] in BLO = 12, change colour to black in last, sl st in 1st

Round 5 :

ch 1, sc in same, [sc in next 11] in BLO = 12, sl st in 1st

Info :

Attach the eyes permanently in the marked spots. It helps turning the piece inside-out when you attach the caps. After I attached the eyes, I inserted a little bit of stuffing between them, as shown in the images below.

Round 6 :

ch 1, sc in same, sc in next 11 = 12, change colour to yellow in last st, sl st in 1st

Round 7 :

ch 1, sc in same, [sc in next 11] in BLO = 12, change colour to black in last and cut yellow, sl st in 1st

Round 8 :

ch 1, sc in same, [sc in next 11] in BLO = 12, change colour to light grey in last and cut black, sl st in 1st

Round 9 :

ch 1, sc in same, [sc in next 11] in BLO = 12, sl st in 1st

Round 10 :

ch 1, sc in same, s2tog, (sc in next, s2tog) x 3 = 8, sl st in 1st

Info :

Stuff the bumblebee.

Round 11 :

ch 1, sc in same, sc in next, s2tog, sc in next 2, s2tog = 6, sl st in 1st

Info :

Add a little bit of stuffing if needed and then sew the hole closed by putting the needle from the inside out through all the outside loops of the 6 st, clockwise. If you do it correctly, you can now pull the end and it will close the gap. Make sure your bombus has a nice oval bottom.

— Red-tailed bumblebee :

Round 1-3 :

Follow the instructions for the white-tailed bee but skip the sl st and ch 1 and don't change colour to yellow in round 3.

Round 4 :

In BLO: (sc in next, 2 sc in next) x 4 = 12

Round 5 :

sc in each around = 12

Info :

Attach the eyes in the marked spots.

Round 6-7 :

sc in each around = 12

Round 8 :

sc in each around = 12, change colour to orange in last and cut black, sl st in 1st

Round 9 :

ch 1, sc in same, sc in next 11 = 12, sl st in 1st

Round 10-11 :

follow the instructions for the white-tailed bumblebee.

— Tree bumblebee :

Round 1-3 :

Follow the instructions from the white-tailed bumblebee, change colour to orange instead of yellow.

Round 4 :

ch 1, sc in same, [2 sc in next, (sc in next, 2 sc in next) x 3] in BLO = 12, sl st in 1st

Round 5 :

ch 1, sc in same, sc in next 11 = 12, change colour to black in last st and cut orange, sl st in 1st

Info :

Attach the eyes in the marked spots.

Round 6 :

ch 1, sc in same, [sc in next 11] in BLO = 12, sl st in 1st

Round 7 :

ch 1, sc in same, sc in next 11 = 12, sl st in 1st

Round 8 :

ch 1, sc in same, sc in next 11 = 12, change colour to light grey in last and cut black, sl st in 1st

Round 9 :

ch 1, sc in same, [sc in next 11] = 12, sl st in 1st

Round 10-11 :

follow the instructions for the white-tailed bumblebee.

— Early bumblebee :

Info :

To make this bee, follow the instructions for the white-tailed, but make the bottom in orange instead of light grey. That's all.

— Wings :

Info :

Make two for each bumblebee, use the thinner yarn with the same hook. If you use Lopi yarn but don't have the Einband weight, split a lopi strand in half. Make the starting chain as long as the end, so you can use both ends together to attach the wings.

Round 1 :

ch of 6, in 3rd ch from hook dc, dc in same, hdc in next, sc in next, sl st in next and leave yarn ends for sewing.

Info :

Use both yarn ends to sew the wings to the body. Sew them on top of the third round behind the head, as shown in the images. The head ends at the first round you do in BLO.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the eyes permanently in the marked spots on round 3; turn the piece inside-out when attaching eye caps to make fitting easier.
  • After attaching eyes, insert a small amount of stuffing between the eyes to create the correct facial shape before closing.
  • Sew the bottom hole closed by inserting a needle from the inside out through all outside loops of the 6 sts clockwise, then pull the end tight to close the gap.
  • Use both yarn ends of each wing to sew the wings to the body on top of the third round, positioned behind the head.
  • Weave in all yarn ends and trim any excess; pin parts in place before final sewing to ensure correct symmetry and placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round and move it up after you close each round for accurate counting.
  • 💡Change colour in the last loop of the stitch so the new loop on the hook is the new colour for neater transitions.
  • 💡Carry the yarn between colour changes rather than cutting it to avoid many ends to weave in later.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and check shape frequently; overstuffing will distort the nice oval bottom of the bee.

These tiny bumblebees are perfect for a cheerful, handmade collection you can finish in an afternoon. 🐝 Use leftover yarns to make lots of variations and create a delightful little swarm of fuzzy friends. 🧶 Happy crocheting and enjoying your sweet, small handmade companions! ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bumblebee measures approximately 3 in / 5 cm long when using Lett Lopi yarn and a 3.5 mm hook as recommended.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the size and texture will change; use an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect the bee to be larger or smaller.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is beginner friendly, but you should be comfortable with single crochet, increases, decreases (invisible decrease), and working in the back loops only.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters can complete a single bumblebee in about 2-3 hours, though time may vary based on experience and yarn choice.