Crochet Bumblebees Pattern: Five Species of Fuzzy Bees

These crochet bumblebees are small, fuzzy and realistic, and the pattern gives you five different species to make: the white-tailed, the red-tailed, the tree, the early and one more. Each bee is only about 3 inches (5 cm) long with the recommended yarn, and it has a striped body, small eyes and a pair of wings. They are quick to make and look wonderful together in a collection.

A 5-page pattern for five species of 3 inch crochet bumblebees in standard American terms.

What's included

• A 5-page PDF with photos of each finished bee
• A basic white-tailed bumblebee pattern with round-by-round color changes
• Variations for the red-tailed, tree and early bumblebees, with the color changes for each
• A wings pattern and instructions for attaching the wings and the eyes
• Tips for color changes without a visible join, and for placing the eyes with the body inside out
• An abbreviations list (ch, sc, st, slst, hdc, dc, sc2tog invisible decrease)
• Skill level: Easy

Display and gift ideas

Pin them to a garland, put them in a jar or make a brooch. They make a lovely gift for a gardener.

Who this pattern is for

This pattern suits crocheters who can work in the round with a small hook and who can change colors in the round.

Tips for making it

• Use a fuzzy yarn such as wool for the bumblebees, as the designer recommends.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round, and move it up each round.
• Experiment with the size of the eyes, as the bee's size depends on your yarn and tension.

Why you'll love this pattern

Each bee is tiny and quick to finish, and you can make a whole collection from scraps.

For personal use. Please don't share or resell the PDF. No physical item is included.