Amigurumi Sleeping Bee Free Pattern

Introduction

Welcome to the world of amigurumi! This free pattern will guide you through creating the cutest sleeping bee plush. With its chunky body and adorable features, this bee is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Project Details

Skill Level: Intermediate
Construction: Continuous rounds with integrated bobble shaping
Time Investment: Approximately 3 hours
Primary Technique: Amigurumi cylinder shaping and color work

Materials

🧶 Super bulky chenille yarn in Bright Yellow
🧶 Super bulky chenille yarn in Rich Brown
🧶 Super bulky chenille yarn in Light Blue
🧶 Super bulky chenille yarn in Light Pink
🧶 Super bulky chenille yarn in Bright Pink
🪡 5.0mm crochet hook
🪡 Black embroidery floss for facial details
🪡 High-quality polyester fiberfill
🪡 Large-eye tapestry needle

Amigurumi Sleeping Bee Free Pattern crochet parts — All crocheted parts before assembly

Abbreviations

sc: single crochet
inc: increase (two single crochet in one stitch)
dec: invisible decrease (combine two stitches into one)
bo: bobble stitch (4 double crochet cluster for the limbs)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
st: stitch

The Pattern

The Plump Bee Body (Head and Abdomen)

Begin with Bright Yellow yarn. Work in continuous rounds.

R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)

R2: 6 inc (12)

R3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

R4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)

R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

R6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)

R7: 36 sc (36)

R8: 36 sc (36)

R9: 36 sc (36)

R10: 36 sc (36)

At this point, embroider two resting, downward-curved lines for the sleeping eyes between Rounds 7 and 8, spaced 9 stitches apart. Add pink yarn for the cheeks below each eye.

R11: 14 sc, 1 bo, 6 sc, 1 bo, 14 sc (36)

Start the body stripes by changing to Rich Brown yarn.

R12: 36 sc (36)

R13: 36 sc (36)

Switch back to Bright Yellow yarn.

R14: 36 sc (36)

R15: 36 sc (36)

Change to Rich Brown yarn again.

R16: 36 sc (36)

R17: 36 sc (36)

Switch to Bright Yellow yarn and stuff the head firmly.

R18: 14 sc, 1 bo, 6 sc, 1 bo, 14 sc (36)

R19: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)

R20: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

R21: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)

Firmly stuff the body.

R22: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)

R23: 6 dec (6)

Fasten off and close the hole with your needle.

Two Brown Antennae

With Rich Brown yarn, create compact antennae.

R1: Ch 4

R2: 1 sc in the second chain from the hook, 2 sl st down the remaining chains (3)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attachment. Make two.

Two Light Blue Wings

Using Light Blue yarn, work tightly to keep the shape.

R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)

R2: [1 sc, inc] x 3 (9)

R3: 9 sc (9)

R4: 9 sc (9)

R5: [1 sc, dec] x 3 (6)

Flatten the wing and crochet 3 sc across both layers to close. Make two.

The Resting Flower Base

Using Light Pink yarn.

R1: 8 sc in a magic ring (8)

R2: 8 inc (16)

R3: [1 sc, inc] x 8 (24)

R4: [2 sc, inc] x 8 (32)

R5: [3 sc, inc] x 8 (40)

R6: 40 sc (40)

R7: 40 sc (40)

R8: 40 sc (40)

R9: 40 sc (40)

R10: [3 sc, dec] x 8 (32)

R11: [2 sc, dec] x 8 (24)

Begin stuffing the base firmly.

R12: [1 sc, dec] x 8 (16)

R13: 8 dec (8)

Fasten off and weave the tail through the final stitches to close.

Eight Plump Flower Petals

Using Bright Pink yarn.

R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)

R2: 6 inc (12)

R3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

R4: 18 sc (18)

R5: 18 sc (18)

R6: 18 sc (18)

R7: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Flatten the opening and crochet 6 sc across both layers to close. Make eight.

Assembly

Sew the two antennae securely to Round 4 of the yellow head, spaced 4 stitches apart.
Sew the two light blue wings to the back, positioning them at the first brown stripe (Rounds 12 and 13).
Attach the eight bright pink petals around the Light Pink base (approximately Round 7), overlapping slightly.
Place the bee gently atop the center of the flower.

Final Notes

This sleeping bee plush is not only a wonderful decorative piece but also a comforting companion. Enjoy the process of bringing this charming character to life!

Pattern created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net