Are you ready to bring your little bee to life with crochet magic? We’ve got just the thing for you - a super easy pattern to create a mini crochet bee rut that’s as cute as a button! You only need yarn in zinc, black, and white colors. Even if you’re starting, there’s no need to worry. Our guide has clear, step-by-step instructions that simplify each part of the process. From the buzzing wings to the adorable stripes, we’ll help you every step of the way. So, why not give it a try and craft your own cheerful little bee friend today?
Crochet The Bee Rut
Abbreviations
- r - row
- st - stitch
- ch - chain
- sl st - slip stitch
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- inc - increase
- dec - decrease
- [...]x... - repeat instructions in the brackets x-times
- (...) - the number of stitches at the end of the row
Materials
- 3 colors of sport weight yarn (50g = 160m)
- 3.00 mm crochet hook
- tapestry needle
- scissors
- stuffing
The head is crocheted in a spiral with the color A (blue).
- r 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook. (6) magic circle
- r 2: [inc]x6. (12)
- r 3: [1 sc, inc]x6. (18)
- r 4: [2 sc, inc]x6. (24)
- r 5: [3 sc, inc]x6. (30)
- r 6-9:30 sc. (30)
- r 10: [3 sc, dec]x6. (24)
Cut off the yarn and fasten off the ends.
Head
The head is crocheted in a spiral with the color A (blue).
- r 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook. (6) magic circle
- r 2: [inc]x6. (12)
- r 3: [1 sc, inc]x6. (18)
- r 4: [2 sc, inc]x6. (24)
- r 5: [3 sc, inc]x6. (30)
- r6-9:30 sc. (30)
- r 10: [3 sc, dec]x6. (24)
Cut off the yarn and fasten off the ends.
Eyes x2
The eyes are crocheted in a spiral with color C (black).
- r 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook. (6) magic circle: Finish the magic circle with an invisible join.
Cut off the yarn, but save approximately 20 cm. Fasten off the other yarn end.
Feeler x2
The feelers are crocheted with the color C (black).
- r 1: 5 ch, ch turn. (6)
- r 2: 5 sc, starting from the second chain from the hook. (5)
Body
The body is crocheted in a spiral with colors A and B (blue and white).
- r 1: 2 ch, 4 sc in the second chain from the hook. (4) = magic circle
- r 2: [inc]x4. (8)
- r 3: [1 sc, inc]x4. (12)
- r 4: [2 sc, inc]x4. (16)
- r5: [3 sc, inc]x4. (20)
- r 6: [4 sc, inc]x4. (24)
Change color to color B.
Continue to make stripes. Crochet one color in two rows.
- r 7: [5 sc, inc]x4. (28)
- r 8: [13 sc, inc]x2. (30)
- r 9-15:30 sc. (30)
- r 16: [3 sc, dec]x6. (24)
Cut off the yarn but save approximately 30 cm.
Fasten off the other yarn end.
WINGS x2
The wings are crocheted with color B (white).
- r 1: 7 ch, ch turn. (8)
Start from the second chain from the hook.
- r 2: 2 sl st, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 5 dc, turn and continue to crochet in the back loops of the ch stitches, 2 hdc, 2sc, 2 sl st. (17)
Cut off the yarn but save approximately 20 cm. Fasten off the other yarn end.
Assembling:
Sew the eyes onto the head.
Secure the feelers with a knot onto the head.
Sew the wings onto the body.
Stuff the head and the body and attach them.
Free crochet pattern by @garnknuten
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