Materials:
- Weight 6 yarn
- Size J/6.0mm
- Stuffing
- 18 mm Safety Eyes or felt eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch Marker
Abbreviations:
- mr = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in next stitch)
- dec = invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- st = stitch
- FO = fasten off
This pattern uses weight 6 blanket yarn. Though any yarn may be used, it is highly recommended to use a bulky weight yarn for this pattern. Use a hook 1-2 sizes smaller than your yarn calls for. This pattern is in US crochet terms.
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds and using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch is recommended.
*Safety eyes are NOT recommended for children who are three years old or younger.
The bee pictured in the pattern is made with Bernat Blanket yarn.
In yellow:
R1: 10 sc in a magic ring
R2: 10 inc (20)
R3: 20 sc
Change to black:
R4: 20 sc
Change to yellow:
R5: 20 sc
Change to black:
R6: 20 sc
Change to yellow:
R7: 20 sc
Change to black:
R8: 20 sc
Change to yellow:
R9: 20 sc
Insert safety eyes in round 2, about 3 stitches apart.
R10: 10 dec (10)
Stuff the bee, fasten off, and sew hole shut.
Insert your hook into the top of the bee in the middle of the eyes and make a slip knot. (see picture)
Chain 3. 2 hdc in the same stitch. Sl st into the same stitch. Turn the bee around and repeat this for the other wing. (see picture)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
