Meet Bumble the Bee, a delightful amigurumi creation from Sweet Oddity Art that’s ready to bring sunshine to your crochet projects! With his cheerful rainbow stripes, tiny crown, and embroidered smile, this 11-inch buzzing buddy is perfect for brightening nurseries, gifting to nature lovers, or adding whimsy to your handmade collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern helps you master:

• Colorwork techniques with 7 vibrant yarn shades
• Shaping skills for wings, antennae, and that adorable stinger
• Creative assembly for maximum personality

Using worsted weight yarn and a 3.25mm hook, Bumble works up into a sturdy yet cuddly companion. Let’s get ready to create some pollinator magic!

Materials

• Yarn (Worsted Weight #4):
  • Color A: Yellow (50g)
  • Colors B-G: Purple, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Light Blue (25-50g each)
• Hook: 3.25mm (D hook)
• Safety eyes: 12mm
• Oval nose: 14mm (or embroider one)
• Other supplies:
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Black & white embroidery thread
  • Pipe cleaners (optional, for antennae)
  • Tapestry needle & scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• mr: Magic ring
• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• sl st: Slip stitch
• dc: Double crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
• inc3: 3 sc in same stitch
• BLO: Back loop only

Finished Size

Approximately 11 inches tall.

Pattern Instructions

Head (Yellow Yarn)

1. Start with 6 sc in magic ring, increasing to 48 sts by Round 8.
2. Place safety eyes between Rounds 12-13 (10 stitches apart).
3. Add oval nose between Rounds 13-14.
4. Decrease gradually from Round 15, stuffing firmly.

Body (Rainbow Stripes)

1. Begin with purple (Color B), transitioning through blue, green, etc.
2. Create tapered shape with strategic decreases.

Special Features

• Wings (Light Blue): Make 4 pieces, crochet together for durability.
• Stinger (Purple): Small tapered piece for back.
• Crown (Pink): Adorned with 6 decorative points.

Assembly

1. Attach head to body, adding stuffing to neck.
2. Sew antennae between Rounds 6-8 (insert pipe cleaners for poseability).
3. Position arms at sides (angled forward).
4. Add legs to bottom, wings to back, and crown atop head.
5. Embroider details:
   • Cheeks with blush or pink thread
   • Eyebrows and smile with black thread

Tips for Success

• Color transitions: Carry yarn up sides when switching colors.
• Wing construction: Layer pieces before final stitching.
• Stuffing: Pack body firmly, keep wings/antennae lightly stuffed.
• Nose alternatives: Embroider if safety nose isn’t available.

Final Thoughts

Bumble the Bee is more than a crochet project—he’s a burst of handmade joy! Customize his colors to match wildflower hues or create a whole hive of unique bees. However you make him, his cheerful personality is sure to delight.