Cute Bee Free Pattern

 

ABBREVIATIONS

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• hdc: Half Double Crochet
• dc: Double Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 single crochets in 1 stitch)
• dec: Decrease (invisible decrease)
• FLO: Front Loop Only
• slst: Slip Stitch

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Sport or DK light-weight yarn (e.g., HELLO Cotton)
• Crochet hook: 2mm - 2.5mm
• Safety eyes: 8mm size
• Black embroidery thread
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needles

BODY

Start with yellow yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 7 sc in MR (7)
2. Rnd 2: 7 inc (14)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 7 (21)
4. Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x 7 (28)
5. Rnd 5: sc, inc, [3 sc, inc] x 6, 2 sc (35)
6. Rnd 6: 35 sc (35)
7. Rnd 7: [4 sc, inc] x 7 (42)
8. Rnd 8 - 15: 42 sc (42)
9. Rnd 16: [6 sc, inc] x 6 (48)
10. Rnd 17 - 20: 48 sc (48)

Switch to black yarn.

1. Rnd 21: 21 sc, BLO, [12 sc], 15 sc (48)
2. Rnd 22: 48 sc (48)

Switch to grey yarn.

1. Rnd 23 - 24: 48 sc (48)

Switch back to black yarn.

1. Rnd 25: 48 sc (48)
2. Rnd 26: [4 sc, dec] x 8 (40)
3. Rnd 27: [3 sc, dec] x 8 (32)
4. Rnd 28: [2 sc, dec] x 8 (24)
5. Rnd 29: [sc, dec] x 8 (16)
6. Rnd 30: 8 dec, 1 sc (8)

Note: Insert your hook into the FLO stitches from Rnd 21 on the body.

1. Rnd 1 - 2: With grey yarn, crochet 12 sc (12)
2. Rnd 3 - 4: With black yarn, crochet 12 sc (12)

Fasten off and hide yarn tails.

MONOCLE

Start with white yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 7 sc in MR (7)
2. Rnd 2: 7 inc (14)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 7 (21)

Switch to grey yarn.

1. Rnd 4: FLO 21 sc (21)

Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail for sewing. Place a plastic eye on the monocle and position it between Rnd 9 and Rnd 10 of the body.

STRAP

With black yarn.

1. Rnd 1: ch 36, 35 hdc on chains (35)
2. Rnd 2: 35 slst on the other side of chains (35)

Fasten off and sew to the body as needed.

ARMS (Make 2)

Start with black yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
2. Rnd 2: 4 inc, 1 sc (9)
3. Rnd 3: 9 sc (9)
4. Rnd 4: [sc, dec] x 3 (6)

Switch to yellow yarn.

1. Rnd 5 - 10: 6 sc (6)

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing to the body at Rnd 14.

LEGS (Make 2)

Start with black yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
2. Rnd 2: 5 inc (10)
3. Rnd 3: 10 sc (10)

Switch to grey yarn.

1. Rnd 4: 3 sc, 2 dec, 3 sc (8)
2. Rnd 5: 8 sc (8)

Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail for sewing to the bottom of the body.

STRAP

Start with black yarn.

1. Rnd 1: ch 31 (31)

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing to the body.

EARS (Make 2)

Start with yellow yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x 3 (9)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc, sc] x 3 (12)
4. Rnd 4: 12 sc (12)

Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail for sewing to the sides of the head.

HAT

Start with red yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
4. Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
5. Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
6. Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
7. Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
8. Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] x 6 (48)
9. Rnd 9: [7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)
10. Rnd 10 - 12: 54 sc (54)

Switch to yellow yarn.

1. Rnd 13: FLO 54 sc (54)
2. Rnd 14: 54 sc (54)

Switch back to red yarn.

1. Rnd 15: [4 sc, inc, 4 sc] x 6 (60)
2. Rnd 16: [9 sc, inc] x 6 (66)
3. Rnd 17: 66 sc (66)

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Place the hat on top of the head, ensuring it is centered and evenly positioned. Sew securely.

TOP (SHIRT)

Start with red yarn.

1. Row 1: ch 27, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, and continue with 26 sc (26)
2. Row 2: sc 3, ch 5, skip 5 stitches, sc 10, ch 5, skip 5 stitches, sc 3 (26)
3. Row 3: 26 sc (26)
4. Row 4: sc 3, inc, 18 sc, inc, 3 sc (28)
5. Row 5: 28 sc (28)
6. Row 6: sc around the edge of the shirt (short stitches) to create a clean border.

Fasten off and weave in the yarn ends.

HAIR (BLACK YARN)

Start with black yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
4. Rnd 4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6 (24)
5. Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
6. Rnd 6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6 (36)
7. Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
8. Rnd 8 - 12: 42 sc (42)
9. Rnd 13: 14 sc, start creating bangs: ch 6, turn, slst in 2nd ch, sc, 3 hdc, slst into the next stitch on the head; repeat for each bang as desired.

Continue with 15 sc around to complete the head.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

ASSEMBLY

1. Arms: Attach the two arms to the body at Rnd 14.
2. Legs: Attach the two legs at the base of the body.
3. Monocle: Sew the monocle onto the body, placing it between Rnd 9 and Rnd 10.
4. Strap: Attach the strap from the monocle to the side of the head.
5. Hat: Position the hat on top of the head and sew it securely.
6. Ears: Sew the ears on either side of the head, ensuring they are symmetrical.
7. Hair: Attach the hair to the top of the head, making sure the bangs fall as desired.

Once all the parts are assembled, make sure to weave in any remaining loose ends and trim the yarn.