Mr. Bumbles
Crochet Pattern Materials Used: Worsted weight yarn, in Black, Yellow, and White (Model created in Red Heart Super Saver) Size H/8 (5.00mm) crochet hook Small amount of stuffing Optional ~Two 8mm safety eyes Yarn needle Stitches Used/Abbreviations: Ch-chain Rnd-round Sc-single Sc2tog-single crochet two stitches together Hdc-half double crochet Hdc2tog-half double crochet two stitches together Sl st-slip stitch |
Rnd 1: With Black, ch 2. Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (4 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (6 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (8 sts)
Rnd 4: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (12 sts)
Rnd 5: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. (18 sts)
Rnd 6: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (24 sts) Drop Black yarn, join Yellow.
Rnd 7: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (24 sts) Drop Yellow, pick up Black.
Rnds 8-12: Repeat rnd 7, alternating Black and Yellow every rnd. Fasten off Yellow after rnd 11. Continue in Black.
Rnd 13: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (18 sts)
Rnd 14: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (12 sts)
Rnd 15: ch 1. Work 2 sc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 16: ch 1.*Sc in each of the next 3 sts. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (30 sts)
Rnds 17-18: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (30 sts)
Rnd 19: ch 1. Sc in each of the next 13 sts. Ch 6. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, and each of the remaining chs. Sc in each of the next 4 sts. Ch 6. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, and each of the remaining chs. Sc in each of the last 13 sts. Join. (30 sts +2 antennae)
Rnd 20: ch 1. Sc in each st around, holding your antennae to the outside. Join. 30 sts)
Rnd 21: ch 1.*Sc in each of the next 3 sts. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 22: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (18 sts) Place safety eyes, if using them, now.
Rnd 23: ch 1.*Sc in next st. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (12 sts)
Rnd 24: ch 1. Sc2tog, 6 times. Join. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for weaving. Weave tail through sts and pull tight to close.
Wings: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With White, ch 2. Work 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1. Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (16 sts)
Rnds 3-4: ch 1. Hdc in each st around. Join. (16 sts)
Rnd 5: ch 1. *Hdc in each of the next 2 sts. Hdc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (12 sts)
Rnd 6: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Place wings at rnd 15, at center back of body. Stitch in place.
If desired, cut a length of yarn or fishing line, and string it through back of head/neck to hang your bee!