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Crochet Bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet Bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern
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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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Bite-Sized Project

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

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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This Crochet Bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet tiny, fuzzy bumblebees about 3 in / 5 cm long using worsted and lace weight yarns. It includes step-by-step rounds, colour-change instructions, and a simple wing pattern to finish each bee. Variations for white-tailed, red-tailed, tree and early bumblebees are included so you can make a whole collection.

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

The pattern is written in standard American crochet terms and uses simple shaping techniques like BLO and invisible decreases. You'll also find tips for eye placement and neat colour changes as you work.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns tiny scraps of yarn into the cutest little bees that are quick to make and full of character. I enjoy experimenting with fuzzy lopi yarn because the texture gives the bees a soft, tactile finish I find irresistible. The variations are great fun — changing just one colour creates a whole new species of bee. I also love that the wings are easy and fast to sew on, so you get a polished result without complicated assembly. Making these little bees is a joyful, low-pressure way to use leftovers and practice shaping techniques.

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 how versatile this tiny bumblebee pattern is for customization; try different colour combinations to create new species and personalities.

If you want a larger bee, use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook — this will give you a chunky, cuddly version that works great as a small plush.

For a miniature keychain, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook and add a keyring to the top loop so you can carry your bee everywhere.

I often change the eye size: smaller safety eyes or embroidery for an even cuter, minimalist face.

Try embroidered smile or antennae with a contrasting yarn to add expression and character to each bee.

Make different wing styles by using a slightly larger or smaller chain and alternate between dc and hdc to change wing shape.

I sometimes split a lopi strand to make a semi-thin wing yarn if I don't have Einband; it gives the wings a delicate, airy look.

Add a short piece of wire inside the wings or body for posability if you like display pieces that can be posed.

Mix fuzzy and smooth yarns for stripes to create playful textures — fuzzy body stripes and smooth tail or head stripes look great together.

Try grouping several bees on a felt flower or as a garland for a creative display or gift set; I often make a themed set and package them as a tiny collection.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Changing colour at the wrong time can leave messy joins; always change colour in the last loop of the stitch so the loop on your hook is the new colour. ✗ Not marking rounds can cause lost stitch counts during increases and decreases; use a stitch marker and move it up at the start of each new round to stay accurate. ✗ Overstuffing the body makes the bottom misshapen and lumpy; stuff gradually and check shape frequently so you get a smooth oval bottom. ✗ Forgetting to place the eye strands where indicated will make placement awkward later; mark the stitches in round 3 exactly as instructed before you attach eyes. ✗ Working in spiral when the pattern asks to close rounds leads to messy colour changes; for neater stripes follow the sl st and ch 1 closing method described in the pattern. ✗ Cutting yarn between every colour change makes finishing fiddly; carry the unused colour along and only cut when the pattern specifically instructs you to cut.

Crochet Bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

Make a collection of tiny, fuzzy bumblebees with this easy-to-follow crochet pattern. You will create small 3 inch / 5 cm amigurumi bees with charming stripes and delicate wings. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, colour-change tips and a simple wings tutorial so you can make multiple variations. Perfect for handmade gifts, keychains, or a sweet little display.

Intermediate 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Bumblebees Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (left-over bits are enough): sheep or mixed black (0052 or 0005)
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn: yellow (1703)
  • 03
    Worsted weight yarn: orange (1704)
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    Worsted weight yarn: light grey (0054)
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    Lace weight yarn (Lopi Einband) for wings: beige heather (0886)
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    Recommended fuzzy yarn used by designer: Istex Lett lopi, 100% wool (for fuzzy effect)
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    Polyester fibrefill to stuff bees

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size E US / 3.5 mm
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    Scissors
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    Embroidery needle (yarn/sewing needle) for sewing and finishing
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    Stitch markers or paper clips
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    7 mm animal eyes (2 per bee) or preferred safety eye size
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    Yarn needle for weaving in ends
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    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— General :

Infos :

Before you start: This pattern is written in standard American crochet terms. It's useful to read it before you start. If you use the recommended yarn, your bumblebees will be 3 inch / 5 cm long. Because the size of the bee is dependent on the yarn you use and how tight you crochet, it's useful to experiment with the eye size, despite my recommendations. I would strongly recommend a fuzzy yarn for the bumblebees. The yarn I've used is Istex Lett lopi, a 100% wool. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of a round, move it up each time you start a new round. The colour changes are written after the description of the round, so read the whole line before you start. Always change colour in the last loop of a stitch, so the loop on the hook you end with is the new colour. That means the next stitch is in the new colour, not the one you changed in. At Son's Popkes is a tips & tricks category. Here you can find useful info regarding my patterns. Materials: For these bumblebees you'll need worsted weight yarn and an E US/3.5 mm crochet hook. You'll also need some lace weight yarn (Lopi Einband) for the wings: beige heather (0886). You need four colours of worsted weight yarn (left-over bits are enough): sheep or mixed black (0052 or 0005), yellow (1703), orange (1704) and light grey (0054). For the eyes I've used 7 mm animal eyes. You will also need fibrefill to stuff the bees. Accessories: Hook E US / 3.5 mm, scissors, embroidery needle, stitch markers or paper clips. Abbreviations: ch = chain, sc = single crochet, st = stitch, sl st = slip stitch, hdc = half double crochet stitch, dc = double crochet stitch, s2tog = invisible decrease. Notes: Thank you for buying this Son's Popkes crochet pattern. When you are showing your bumblebees to the world online, please don't forget to mention my name and website. I can always use a bit of promotion.

— White-tailed bumblebee :

Info :

Body: 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 (the 2nd and 6th stitches of round 3) and, if helpful, turn the piece inside-out to secure the eye caps.
  • Insert a little bit of stuffing between the eyes after attaching them to give a rounded look to the face area.
  • Sew the wings using both yarn ends to the body on top of the third round behind the head; use the ends left from the wing to secure them firmly.
  • Close the bottom hole by putting the needle from the inside out through all the outside loops of the 6 sts (round 11) clockwise, then pull the end to close the gap and secure with a knot.
  • For red-tailed, tree and early variations, follow the colour-change instructions and then attach eyes and wings in the same marked positions as the white-tailed bee.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds and move the marker up each time you start a new round for consistent shaping.
  • 💡Change colour in the last loop of the stitch so the loop on your hook is the new colour and the next stitch will be in the new colour.
  • 💡Don't cut the yarn between colour changes; carry the unused colour along and only cut where the pattern specifies to keep neater joins.
  • 💡When closing the bottom, pass the needle through the outside loops of the last 6 sts and pull clockwise to create a neat oval bottom.

This tiny bumblebee collection pattern is perfect for using leftover yarn and creating sweet handmade gifts. Enjoy experimenting with colours and textures to make your own bee species and miniature colony. Have fun making a whole swarm of tiny treasures to share or keep! 🐝🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bumblebee measures approximately 3 inches / 5 cm long when using the recommended yarn and E (3.5 mm) hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but this will alter the finished size; use an appropriate hook and expect a larger or smaller bee depending on yarn and hook choice.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be comfortable with single crochet, working in BLO, invisible decreases and making neat colour changes.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete a single bee in about 2-3 hours, though time can vary based on experience level and whether you make multiple variations in one session.

How do I make the neat colour changes?

Change colour in the last loop of the stitch before the colour change so the loop on your hook is the new colour; close rounds with sl st then ch1 and sc to get neat stripes.