Henry and Honey: A Crochet Bumblebee Pattern

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Crochet Henry and Honey Bumblebee Pattern

Creating adorable crochet toys is a delightful way to express your creativity while honing your crochet skills. In this article, you will learn how to create two charming bumblebees named Henry and Honey, complete with wings and legs. This crochet pattern is designed for those who appreciate amigurumi projects and would like to add a buzzing touch to their collection.

About This Amigurumi Design

The bumblebee pattern features a cute, rounded body, detailed wings, and limbs, perfectly designed for play or display. The varied color options allow you to personalize each bee with different combinations to suit your style. These whimsical creatures will make excellent gifts for children, bee enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates handmade crafts.

Materials

Henry and Honey: A Crochet Bumblebee Pattern

Before you begin your crochet journey, gather the following materials:

Yarn

  • RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball (9247 Bumble Bee), yarn in 3.5 oz (100 g) 239 yds (219 m) cakes.

Crochet Hook

  • Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2.75 mm [US C-2].

Stuffing

  • Stuffing material such as polyester fiberfill.
  • Optional: knee high stocking filled with plastic pellets for weighted stuffing.

Safety Eyes

  • Safety eyes: four 20 mm (two for each bee).

Notions

  • Stitch marker.
  • Yarn needle.

Crochet Abbreviations

Understanding crochet abbreviations will help you navigate through the pattern with ease.

Henry and Honey: A Crochet Bumblebee Pattern
  • sc: single crochet
  • ch: chain
  • sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together
  • sts: stitches
  • Rnd: round

Special Stitch

sc2tog (single crochet 2 stitches together) = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Colorway Selection

For this pattern, you can choose from two colorway options:

  • Colorway #1: Work Rounds 1–11 with A, Rounds 12–14 with B, Rounds 15–20 with A, and Rounds 21–31 with B.

  • Colorway #2: Work Rounds 1–11 with B, Rounds 12–15 with A, Rounds 16–18 with B, Rounds 19–27 with A, and Rounds 28–31 with B.

Construction Notes

Head/Body

To begin the head and body of your bumblebee, start at the top of the head:

  1. Ch 2.

  2. Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral)—6 sc.

  3. Place a marker in the last sc worked to indicate the end of the round. Move the marker up as each round is completed.

  4. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each of the next 6 sts—12 sc.

  5. Round 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—18 sc.

  6. Round 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—24 sc.

  7. Round 5: [Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—30 sc.

  8. Round 6: [Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—36 sc.

Continue by crocheting in a spiral:

  1. Rounds 7–24: Sc in each st around.

Using a photograph as a guide, attach the safety eyes between Rnds 8 and 9 on opposite sides of the head.

  1. Round 25: [Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog] 6 times—30 sc.

  2. Round 26: [Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog] 6 times—24 sc.

Begin filling the body with stuffing or a combination of the optional knee-high stocking filled with plastic pellets and stuffing. Continue stuffing as you progress.

  1. Round 27: [Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] 6 times—18 sc.

  2. Round 28: [Sc in next st, sc2tog] 6 times—12 sc.

  3. Rounds 29 and 30: Sc in each st around.

  4. Round 31: [Sc2tog] 6 times—6 sc.

Fasten off, leaving an 18″ [45.5 cm] tail. Weave tail through the stitches of the last round and pull to close the opening. Do not weave in or trim the yarn tail.

Stinger

Using the attached long yarn tail as working yarn, insert the hook through the end of the bee and draw up a loop of the yarn tail. Ch 4, slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 2 ch, slip st into the end of the bee. Fasten off.

Wings (Make 2 for Each Bee)

For colorway #1 bee, use C and for colorway #2 bee, use D.

  1. Ch 2.

  2. Rounds 1–4: Work the same as Rounds 1–4 of head and body—24 sc.

  3. Round 5: Sc in each st around.

  4. Round 6: [Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—30 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the wing to the body.

Legs (Make 6 for Each Bee)

  1. With B, ch 6.

  2. Row 1: Sc in 3rd ch from hook and in the next 3 ch.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the leg to the body.

Finishing

Once all the pieces are made, it’s time to assemble your bumblebees:

  1. Refer to the photograph as a guide to placement, sew the wings to the top of the bee.
  2. Sew the legs to the underside of the bee, sewing 3 legs along each side.

Once all pieces are attached, weave in and trim any remaining ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

You will need a Susan Bates® Crochet Hook in size 2.75 mm [US C-2].

Is this project worked in rows or rounds?

The bumblebee pattern is worked in continuous rounds.

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, the project involves assembling the wings and legs to the body of the bumblebee.

What kind of stuffing can I use?

You can use standard polyester fiberfill, or you can opt for an optional knee-high stocking filled with plastic pellets for weighted stuffing.

How many bees does this pattern make?

This pattern allows you to create two individual bumblebees, Henry and Honey.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Crochet Henry and Honey Bumblebee Pattern is an enjoyable project for crocheters looking to create charming amigurumi toys. The detailed instructions and delightful design make these bumblebees a wonderful addition to your crochet repertoire or as a heartfelt gift. Happy crocheting!

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