Amigurumi Bee – Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: Elena Kharitonova
VK: @patternlekatoys
Let’s turn a ball of yarn into something irresistibly cute today…
Bee Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern Tutorial is a charming crochet project designed for anyone who loves small, detailed handmade toys. This step by step, beginner friendly amigurumi pattern guides you through creating a sweet bee with a finished size of approximately 10–12 cm, making it perfect for gifts, decorations, or collectible crochet animals. The tutorial naturally uses Yarn Art Jeans yarn in yellow, white, and black, a 2 mm crochet hook, 5–6 mm safety eyes, a yarn needle, stitch marker, and soft stuffing such as holofiber or polyester fiberfill. At the end of the pattern, you will also find wonderful amigurumi bee ideas to inspire different color combinations and creative details. Many thanks to the talented designer Elena Kharitonova for sharing this lovely bee amigurumi design.
This free crochet pattern tutorial is written in a clear and structured way, making it easy to follow even if you are new to amigurumi. With simple stitches, detailed guidance, and a smooth construction flow, it helps you build confidence while creating a cute and expressive bee. Whether you are crocheting for your own collection, preparing a handmade gift, or adding new content to your crochet projects, this Bee Amigurumi pattern offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
Materials and tools
Yarn Art Jeans yarn in yellow, white, and black
Crochet hook size 2 mm
Safety eyes 5–6 mm
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Stuffing material (holofiber or polyester fiberfill)
Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
FREE BEE AMIGURUMI – CROCHET PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Head
Crochet with yellow yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc in each stitch (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
R4: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) repeat 5 times, 1 sc (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30)
R6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) repeat 5 times, 2 sc (36)
R7–R12: 36 sc
Insert safety eyes between R9 and R10, with a distance of 4 sc between them.
R13: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) repeat 5 times, 1 sc (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24)
R15: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) repeat 5 times, 1 sc (18)
R16: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
Stuff firmly. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Antennae (make 2)
Crochet with black yarn.
Chain 10. Insert hook into the 3rd chain from the hook and slip stitch to the end of the chain. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Flowers (make 2)
Crochet with white yarn.
In MR crochet: (1 sc, 2 ch, 1 dc, 2 ch, 1 sc; 2 ch) repeat 5 times. Join with a sl st into the first stitch. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Embroider the center with yellow yarn.
You can crochet the flowers in any way you like, preferably using thinner yarn. You can also make bows instead.
Arms (make 2)
Crochet with yellow yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times (9)
R3: 9 sc
R4: (1 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (6)
R5–R10: 6 sc
Do not stuff. Fold the piece in half and crochet 3 sc through both layers. Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Legs and Body
First crochet two legs using yellow yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc in each stitch (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
R4: 18 sc in back loops only
R5: 4 sc, 5 dec, 4 sc (12)
R6: 3 sc, 4 dec, 2 sc (9)
R7–R10: 9 sc
Fasten off and cut yarn on the first leg.
On the second leg, crochet 2 additional sc and continue with the body.
R11: 3 ch, join to the first leg, 9 sc around the first leg, 3 sc along the chains, 9 sc around the second leg (24)
R12: 24 sc
R13: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30)
Change yarn to black.
R14: 30 sc
R15: 30 sc in back loops only
Change yarn to yellow.
R16: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24)
Change yarn to black.
R17: 24 sc
Change yarn to yellow.
R18: 24 sc
Change yarn to black.
R19: 24 sc
Change yarn to yellow.
R20: 24 sc
Change yarn to black.
R21: (2 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (18)
Change yarn to yellow.
R22: 18 sc
Change yarn to black.
R23: Attach the arms: 4 sc, 3 sc together with arm, 6 sc, 3 sc together with arm, 2 sc. Adjust placement so the arms are symmetrical.
Change yarn to yellow.
R24: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12)
Stuff firmly. Fasten off and cut the yarn.
You may crochet R14 in back loops only if desired; the result may look nicer.
Skirt
Attach black yarn to R15 and work increases in every stitch (60 sc). Crochet 2–3 rounds of 60 sc. Fasten off and cut yarn.
The designer crocheted three rounds. You can also try crocheting the skirt using dc stitches.
Wings (make 2)
Crochet with white yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc in each stitch (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
R5–R7: 24 sc
R8: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
R9–R10: 18 sc
R11: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12)
R12: 12 sc
R13: 6 dec (6)
Pull the opening closed. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly and finishing
Sew the antennae and flowers onto the head. Sew the head and wings to the body. Embroider eyebrows, eyelashes, nose, and mouth.
The bee is finished. Crochet with joy and give happiness to your loved ones.
Copyright & Credits
Original amigurumi bee pattern by Elena Kharitonova. Published here in translated form for crochet enthusiasts. Please acknowledge the designer if you use or share the pattern.
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