Crochet a Buzzing Amigurumi Bee with Striped Body and Hood

Creating your own adorable amigurumi bee is a delightful crochet project that results in a charming companion approximately 22 cm tall. This comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instructions for crafting a sweet bee with distinctive striped Amigurumi Bee, cute wings, a hood, and other charming details. Whether you’re looking to expand your amigurumi collection or create a thoughtful handmade gift, this pattern combines intermediate-level crochet techniques to produce a huggable bee that will surely become a treasured keepsake.

Materials Required for Your Amigurumi Bee

Before beginning your Amigurumi Bee journey, gather these supplies:

2.50 mm crochet hook
Rainbow Cotton 8/4 yarn in:
- Pastel Yellow (053) – 1 skein (for body, arms, and hood)
- Greyish Purple (013) – 1 skein (for stripes, wings, antennae, nose, and sting)
- Natural White (002) – 1 skein (for head)
Small amount of black scrap yarn for embroidering eyes
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle for assembly

Understanding Amigurumi Bee Terminology

Familiarize yourself with these crochet terms used throughout the pattern:

Magic ring (mr): A technique to begin crocheting in the round with an adjustable center
Chain stitch (ch): The foundation stitch in crochet
Single crochet (sc): The most basic crochet stitch used extensively in amigurumi
Double crochet (dc): A taller stitch used for decorative elements
Slip stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds or create smooth edges
Increase (inc): Creating two stitches in the same stitch
Decrease (dec): Working two stitches together to reduce stitch count

Amigurumi Bee Important Crafting Tips

For best results with your amigurumi bee:

Stuff the head and body firmly for proper shape retention
Place extra stuffing between the head and body during attachment to prevent wobbling
Work stitches tightly to prevent stuffing from showing through
All components are worked in continuous spiral rounds without joining
Use stitch markers to track the beginning of each round

Creating Amigurumi Bee Head

The head forms the characterful face of your amigurumi:

Begin with Natural White yarn and create 6 single crochets in a magic ring. For round 2, increase in each stitch by working 2 single crochets in each stitch around, resulting in 12 stitches. For round 3, work a pattern of 1 single crochet followed by an increase, repeated 6 times (18 stitches). Continue this pattern of increasing with one additional single crochet before each increase:

Round 4: (2 single crochets, increase) 6 times (24 stitches)
Round 5: (3 single crochets, increase) 6 times (30 stitches)
Round 6: (4 single crochets, increase) 6 times (36 stitches)
Round 7: (5 single crochets, increase) 6 times (42 stitches)
Round 8: (6 single crochets, increase) 6 times (48 stitches)
Round 9: (7 single crochets, increase) 6 times (54 stitches)
Round 10: (8 single crochets, increase) 6 times (60 stitches)

For rounds 11 through 21, work 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 60 stitches to create the rounded shape of the bee’s head.

Begin decreasing to shape the lower portion of the head:

Round 22: (8 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (54 stitches)
Round 23: (7 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (48 stitches)
Round 24: (6 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (42 stitches)
Round 25: (5 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (36 stitches)
Round 26: (4 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (30 stitches)
Round 27: (3 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (24 stitches)
Round 28: (2 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (18 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a tail long enough for assembly. Ensure the head is firmly stuffed with fiberfill.

FormingAmigurumi Bee Striped Body

The body creates the distinctive striped pattern characteristic of a bee:

Using Pastel Yellow yarn, begin with 6 single crochets in a magic ring. For round 2, increase in each stitch around (12 stitches). Continue increasing in a pattern:

Round 3: (1 single crochet, increase) 6 times (18 stitches)
Round 4: (2 single crochets, increase) 6 times (24 stitches)
Round 5: (3 single crochets, increase) 6 times (30 stitches)
Round 6: (4 single crochets, increase) 6 times (36 stitches)
Round 7: (5 single crochets, increase) 6 times (42 stitches)
Round 8: (6 single crochets, increase) 6 times (48 stitches)

Work rounds 9 through 13 with 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 48 stitches.

Now begin creating the striped pattern by changing colors:

Switch to Greyish Purple for rounds 14-15: 1 single crochet in each stitch (48 stitches)
Switch to Yellow for round 16: 1 single crochet in each stitch (48 stitches)
Round 17: (6 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (42 stitches)

Switch to Greyish Purple for rounds 18-19: 1 single crochet in each stitch (42 stitches)

Switch to Yellow for rounds 20-21: 1 single crochet in each stitch (42 stitches)

Switch to Greyish Purple:

Round 22: (5 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (36 stitches)
Round 23: 1 single crochet in each stitch (36 stitches)

Switch to Yellow for rounds 24-25: 1 single crochet in each stitch (36 stitches)

Switch to Greyish Purple:

Round 26: (4 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (30 stitches)
Round 27: 1 single crochet in each stitch (30 stitches)

Switch to Yellow for rounds 28-29: 1 single crochet in each stitch (30 stitches)

Continuing with Yellow:

Round 30: (3 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (24 stitches)
Rounds 31-33: 1 single crochet in each stitch (24 stitches)
Round 34: (2 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (18 stitches)
Rounds 35-36: 1 single crochet in each stitch (18 stitches)

Weave in ends and stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.

Creating Amigurumi Bee Wings

The translucent-looking wings add to your bee’s flying character:

For each wing, begin with Greyish Purple yarn and create 6 single crochets in a magic ring. For round 2, increase in each stitch around (12 stitches). Follow the increasing pattern:

Round 3: (1 single crochet, increase) 6 times (18 stitches)
Round 4: (2 single crochets, increase) 6 times (24 stitches)
Round 5: (3 single crochets, increase) 6 times (30 stitches)
Round 6: (4 single crochets, increase) 6 times (36 stitches)
Round 7: (5 single crochets, increase) 6 times (42 stitches)

Work rounds 8 through 16 with 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 42 stitches to create the wide part of the wing.

Begin decreasing to shape the wing:

Round 17: (5 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (36 stitches)
Rounds 18-19: 1 single crochet in each stitch (36 stitches)
Round 20: (4 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (30 stitches)
Rounds 21-22: 1 single crochet in each stitch (30 stitches)
Round 23: (3 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (24 stitches)
Rounds 24-25: 1 single crochet in each stitch (24 stitches)
Round 26: (2 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (18 stitches)
Rounds 27-30: 1 single crochet in each stitch (18 stitches)
Round 31: (1 single crochet, decrease) 6 times (12 stitches)
Round 32: 1 single crochet in each stitch (12 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving sufficient yarn for attaching to the body. Make a second wing following the same pattern.

Crafting Amigurumi Bee Arms

The small arms add proportion and character:

For each arm, begin with Pastel Yellow yarn and create 6 single crochets in a magic ring. For round 2, work (1 single crochet, increase) 3 times (9 stitches).

Work rounds 3 through 28 with 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 9 stitches and creating the length of the arm.

Fasten off, leaving sufficient yarn for attaching to the body. Make a second arm following the same pattern.

Creating the Bee’s Antennae

The antennae add to your bee’s insect appearance:

For each antenna, begin with Greyish Purple yarn and create 6 single crochets in a magic ring. For round 2, increase in each stitch around (12 stitches).

Work rounds 3 through 5 with 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 12 stitches for the antenna tip.

For round 6, work (decrease) 6 times (6 stitches). Stuff only the tip portion with a small amount of fiberfill.

Work rounds 7 through 13 with 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 6 stitches and creating the length of the antenna.

Fasten off, leaving enough yarn for attaching to the head. Make a second antenna following the same pattern.

Forming the Nose

The nose adds dimension to your bee’s face:

Using Greyish Purple yarn, begin with 6 single crochets in a magic ring. For round 2, work (1 single crochet, increase) 3 times (9 stitches).

For round 3, work 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 9 stitches.

Fasten off, leaving enough yarn for attaching to the head.

Creating the Hood

The hood adds a unique character element to your bee:

Using Pastel Yellow yarn, begin with 6 single crochets in a magic ring. For round 2, increase in each stitch around (12 stitches). Continue increasing in a pattern:

Round 3: (1 single crochet, increase) 6 times (18 stitches)
Round 4: (2 single crochets, increase) 6 times (24 stitches)
Round 5: (3 single crochets, increase) 6 times (30 stitches)
Round 6: (4 single crochets, increase) 6 times (36 stitches)
Round 7: (5 single crochets, increase) 6 times (42 stitches)
Round 8: (6 single crochets, increase) 6 times (48 stitches)
Round 9: (7 single crochets, increase) 6 times (54 stitches)
Round 10: (8 single crochets, increase) 6 times (60 stitches)
Round 11: 1 single crochet in each stitch (60 stitches)

Create stripes by alternating colors:

Switch to Greyish Purple for rounds 12-13: 1 single crochet in each stitch (60 stitches)
Switch to Yellow for rounds 14-15: 1 single crochet in each stitch (60 stitches)
Switch to Greyish Purple for rounds 16-17: 1 single crochet in each stitch (60 stitches)
Switch to Yellow for round 18: 1 single crochet in each stitch (60 stitches)

For round 19, still using Yellow, work 1 double crochet in each single crochet from the previous round, followed by 1 slip stitch (60 stitches). This creates a decorative edge for the hood.

Fasten off, leaving enough yarn for attaching to the head.

Crafting the Sting

The sting completes your bee’s authentic appearance:

Using Greyish Purple yarn, begin with 3 single crochets in a magic ring. For round 2, increase in each stitch (6 stitches).

Work rounds 3 and 4 with 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 6 stitches.

For round 5, work (1 single crochet, increase) 3 times (9 stitches).

For round 6, work 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 9 stitches.

Fasten off, leaving enough yarn for attaching to the body.

Final Assembly and Details

Bringing all components together creates your finished amigurumi bee:

Ensure the body is firmly stuffed with fiberfill.
Sew the arms onto the body at round 33.
Position and sew the wings diagonally on the body at rounds 34-36. Be careful to place the arms beneath the wings for proper positioning.
Attach the sting to the middle of the back side of the body.
Firmly stuff the head with fiberfill.
Sew the hood onto the head, positioning the front edge approximately 4 rows above where the eyes will be.
Attach the head securely to the body.
Sew the antennae onto the head at rounds 12-14, with 13 stitches between them.
Position and sew the nose onto the head at rounds 16-19.
Using black yarn, carefully embroider the eyes close to the nose.

Take a moment to adjust all components and ensure they’re securely attached. Gently reshape any areas that need more definition, and trim any excess yarn ends for a clean finish.

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Your Completed Amigurumi Bee

Congratulations! Your buzzing amigurumi bee is now complete and ready to join your handmade collection. Standing approximately 22 cm tall, this charming creation features a distinctive striped pattern, delicate wings, and adorable details that bring its character to life. The combination of the white head, yellow and purple striped body, and unique hood creates a bee that is both recognizable and whimsical.

This intermediate-level project has allowed you to practice various amigurumi techniques, from creating seamless color changes for the stripes to shaping distinctive elements like the wings and hood. Each stitch represents your creativity and craftsmanship, resulting in a one-of-a-kind plush companion that will surely be admired.

Your amigurumi bee makes a perfect gift for nature lovers, a delightful decoration for a child’s room, or a cheerful addition to your own handmade collection. The skills you’ve honed while making this bee—from color changes to three-dimensional shaping—will serve you well in future crochet adventures.

Enjoy your beautiful bee creation and the satisfaction that comes from bringing this buzzing character to life through your own handwork. May it inspire many more amigurumi projects in your crafting future!