We are thrilled to share with you a super easy way to make the most adorable Crochet Heart Bees Amigurumi! These tiny bees with cute heart-shaped bodies, wearing little stripes of black and yellow, sporting the tiniest of wings, and smiling back at you with their embroidered mouths. These bees are not only a fun project to work on but will also leave you with soft, cuddly, and absolutely charming additions to your crochet collection.
Heart Bees Amigurumi
Our pattern is designed to be simple, guiding you through each step with clear instructions, so you can enjoy creating these little bees with ease. You’ll love making these elegant little creatures, each with its own splendid look, adding a touch of whimsy wherever they buzz. So, let’s dive into the delightful world of crochet, and together, let’s bring these heart bees to life!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: 6″ wide x 3.75″ tall (post-stuffing)
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn (100% Cotton) in three colors: Black (C1 20 yards), Yellow (C2 30 yards), White (C3 20 yards)
- Crochet hooks: 4 mm (US G-6) and 4.5 mm (US 7)
- Safety eyes, 7 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
- sk = skip
- *to ; = repeat from * to ; for pattern instructions.
Special Stitch:
- sc2tog (single crochet 2 together)
Gauge: With a 4.5 mm hook, 15 sc and 16 rows = 4 inches square.
Pattern Notes:
- The starting chain does not count as a stitch.
- Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
- Begin the heart shape from the bottom, working in rounds.
Crochet Pattern:
Body:
- With C1 and a 4.5 mm hook, form an adjustable ring.
- Rnd 1: ch 1, 6 hdc into the ring, join with a sl st in the first st. (6 hdc)
- Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around, join with a sl st in the first st. (9 sc)
- Rnd 3: Switch to C2, ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, *sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around, join with a sl st in the first st. (12 sc)
- Repeat Rnd 3 for a total of (16 sc).
- Rnd 5-6: Switch to C1, continuing with the increase pattern to (25 sc).
- Rnd 7: With C2, ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (25 sc)
- Rnd 8-11: Continue increasing and then working even, adding stuffing as you go.
Heart Top:
- Follow specified rounds for one side of the heart top, join C2 on the opposite side, and repeat to create the second top. Attach safety eyes and stuff firmly to shape.
Finishing:
- Close the heart top, embroider the mouth, and secure the safety eyes.
Wings:
- Small Wing (make 2): With C3 and a 4 mm hook, ch 5. Follow the pattern for small wings, finish off, leaving a long tail for attaching.
- Large Wing (make 2): Similar to small wings, start with a ch 7. Follow the crafting steps for larger wings.
Assembly:
- Attach both small and large wings to the sides of the bee using the leftover yarn tails.
This intricate craft project lets you create adorable bees with a unique heart-shaped design, perfect for using up leftover yarn.
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