Pixie & Bumble

Bumble the Bee – Crochet Pattern

Recommended Yarn – Scheepjes Scrumptious DK (50% Recycled Polyester, 50% Acrylic, 100g/300m )

  • 302 Buttercream Icing
  • 341 Custard Pie
  • 301 Charcoal Ice Cream

Tension: Tension is not critical for this project but it may affect the yarn quantities required

Equipment

  • A 3 mm hook
  • Toy stuffing
  • Stitch marker
  • Sewing needle
  • Scissors
  • Button (optional)
  • 10 mm safety eyes (optional)

Abbreviations

  • ch- chain
  • dc – Double Crochet
  • dc2tog – Double crochet two stitches  together
  • htr- half treble
  • ss – slip stitch
  • tr – treble

Level: Easy

Measurements: Bumble the Bee measures approximately 16 cm tall.

Notes

  • This pattern is written using UK crochet terminology.
  • This pattern is worked using the amigurumi method. Work stitches continuously in a spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it easier to mark the first stitch of the round, moving the marker up as you work.
  • Rounded brackets ( ) indicate the pattern and the number of times it is repeated. For example, (Dc in next sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. This means double crochet one stitch, increase by double crocheting in the next stitch twice. This instruction should be repeated 6 times.
  • Square brackets [ ] indicate the number of stitches you have after each round/row.

Decreasing rounds: You may prefer to use an invisible decrease, this technique will give your finished creation a neater appearance.

  • To do this insert your hook into the front loop of the first stitch, then insert your hook into the front loop of the second stitch.
  • Yarn over hook and pull through the first 2 loops on your hook.
  • Yarn over hook and pull through the remaining 2 loops on your hook to complete the stitch.

If you would like a printable version of this pattern you can download it for a small fee from Lovecrafts or Ravelry.

Magic Loop

Body and Head

Using yellow, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a stitch throughout), 6 dc in the loop. [6 sts]

Round 2 2 dc in each st around. [12 sts]

Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [18 sts]

Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [24 sts]

Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [30 sts]

Round 6 – 7 Dc in each st around.

Change to black yarn.

Round 8 – 11 Dc in each st around.

Change to yellow yarn.

Round 12 – 15 Dc in each st around.

Change to black yarn.

Round 16 Dc in each st around.

Round 17 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 sts]

Round 18 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts]

Round 19 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) 3 times. [15 sts]

Change to yellow yarn.

Round 20 DC in each st around.

Round 21 2 dc in each st around. [30 sts]

Round 22 DC in each st around.

Round 23 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [36 sts]

Round 24 – 30 DC in each st around.

Place eyes between rounds 28-29

Round 31 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [30 sts]

Round 32 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 sts]

Stuff the head.

Round 33 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts]

Round 34 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 sts]

Finish stuffing the head.

Round 35 (Dc2tog) 6 times. [6 sts]

Fasten off, weave in the loose ends closing the gap on the top of the head.

Head and Torso

Arms (make 2)

Using black, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a stitch throughout), 6 dc in the loop. [6 sts]

Round 2 2 dc in each st around. [12 sts]

Round 3 – 4 Dc in each st around.

Round 5 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) twice. [10 sts]

Round 6 – 8 Dc in each st around.

Round 9 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) twice. [8 sts]

Round 10 – 18 Dc in each st around.

Fasten off, and leave a long tail to sew the arm to the body.

Arms

Legs (Make 2)

Using black yarn, chain 6 stitches.

Round 1 Dc in second chain from hook, dc in next 3 sts, 3dc in next st, turn to work along opposite side of foundation ch, dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st. [12 sts]

Round 2 2dc, dc in next 3 sts, 2dc, dc, 2dc, dc in next 3 sts, 2dc, dc in last st. [16 sts]

Round 3 Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next 3 sts, dc in next 7 sts. [19 sts]

Round 4 – 5 Dc in each st around.

Round 6 Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog 5 times, dc in next 5 sts. [14 sts]

Round 7 Dc next 3 sts, dc2tog 4 times, dc in next 3 sts. [10 sts]

Round 8 – 11 Dc in each st around.

Round 12 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) twice. [8 sts]

Round 13 – 14 Dc in each st around.

Fasten off, and leave a long tail to sew the leg to the body.

Antennas (make 2)

Using black, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a stitch throughout), 5 dc in the loop. [5 sts]

Round 2 2 dc in each st around. [10 sts]

Round 3 Dc in each st around

Round 4 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) twice. [8 sts]

Round 5 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) twice. [6 sts]

Round 6 Dc in each st around.

Fasten off, and leave a long tail to sew the antenna to the top of the head.

Antennas

Shoes (make 2)

Using yellow yarn, chain 7 stitches.

Round 1 (RS) Dc in second chain from hook, dc next 4 sts, 3 dc in next st, turn to work along opposite side of foundation ch, dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st. [14 sts]

Round 2 2 dc, dc in next 4 sts, 2dc, dc, 2 dc, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc, dc in last st. [18 sts]

Round 3 Dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next 3 sts, dc in next 8 sts. [21 sts]

Round 4 – 7 Dc in each st around.

Round 8 Dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog 6 times, dc in next 4 sts. [16 sts]

Round 9 Dc in each st around.

Fasten off, weave in loose ends.

Shoes

Wings (Make 2)

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a stitch throughout), 6 dc in the loop. [6 sts]

Round 2 2 dc in each st around. [12 sts]

Round 3 Dc next 2 sts, htr next 2 sts, tr, 2tr next 2 sts, tr, htr next 2 sts, dc next 2 sts. [14 sts]

Round 4 Dc next 2 sts, 2htr next 3 sts, 2tr next 4 sts, 2htr next 3 sts, dc next 2 sts. [24 sts]

Fasten off, and leave a tail to stitch the wings to the body.

How to assemble Bumble the Bee

  • Pictures are provided as a guide to help you.
  • The body is worked from bottom to top, rounds are counted from bottom to top when placing the eyes.
  • Place the safety eyes between rounds 28 and 29 .
  • Stuff the arms half full, stitch between rounds 18 and 19.
  • Firmly stuff the antennas and stitch to the top of the head.
  • Use a small amount of yellow yarn to stitch a nose.
  • Use a small amount of black yarn to add a mouth to your bee.
  • Firmly stuff the feet and legs. Stitch the legs to the base of the body
  • Stitch the wings to the back of the body. I added a button between the wings as a finishing touch. This is optional.

I hope you enjoy using this pattern to create your own magical character. If you have any questions or would like to share with me what you have made you can get in touch here – Say Hello

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  • #pixieandbumble
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If you would like a printable version of this pattern you can download it for a small fee from Lovecrafts or Ravelry.

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Sam Osmond
I’m Sam, a crochet designer, storyteller, and curator. I love stories; they can inspire us, taking us on a journey. Stories are powerful; they can ignite our imagination and help us better understand ourselves and the world around us. I love to crochet. My passion is designing and crocheting colourful characters. I get an itch at the back of my brain, my fingers get twitchy, and I know I need to make something; I can’t help myself. I’m helping Pixie, Bumble, and Travelling Ava to create a collection, bringing their magical adventures and colourful crochet friends into the real world. Through crochet and storytelling, I’m gathering together a community of like-minded rebels. Are you ready to join me for an adventure?
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