Introducing the Crochet Rainbow Bee Pattern, where the traditional bee motif meets a burst of lively hues. This adorable bee is striped with all the colours of the rainbow, bringing delight and playfulness wherever it goes. Complementing its vivid body are soft white wings and a friendly smile that make it utterly lovable. Ideal for a variety of uses, from a quirky keychain or a cuddly toy, to a whimsical piece of decor, this crochet bee is sure to spread happiness and brighten your day.
Can this pattern be used to make a keychain?
Yes, the Crochet Rainbow Bee can be easily turned into a keychain, making it a delightful accessory.
You will need:
DK yarn in the following colours...
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
- Purple
- Pink
- White
2.5 mm Crochet Hook
A pair of 6mm safety eyes Black embroidery floss
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
Fibrefill
Abbreviations:
Stitches are in US terms
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- Sc = single crochet
- inc = increase
- dec = decrease
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
- rep = repeat
Step By Step Pattern
Head / Body Using Red:
- Rnd 1 6sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2 inc each st around (12)
- Rnd 3 *1sc, inc* rep 6 times (18)
- Rnd 4 *2sc, inc* rep 6 times (24)
- Rnd 5 *3sc, inc* rep 6 times (30)
- Rnd 6 *4sc, inc* rep 6 times (36)
- Rnd 7 *5sc, inc* rep 6 times (42)
- Rnd 8 *6sc, inc* rep 6 times (48)
- Rnd 9 *7sc, inc* rep 6 times (54)
- Rnd 10 *8sc, inc* rep 6 times (60)
Insert safety eyes between rnds 3-4
Change to Orange
- Rnds 11 17 sc each st around (60) (7rnds) Change to Yellow
- Rnds 18-24 sc each st around (60) (7rnds) Change to Green
- Rnds 25-30 sc each st around (60) (6rnds)
Rnd 31 *8sc, dec* rep 6 times (54) Change to Blue - Rnd 32 *7sc, dec* rep 6 times (48)
- Rnd 33 *6sc, dec* rep 6 times (42)
- Rnd 34*5sc, dec* rep 6 times (36)
Start to insert stuffing and continue stuffing as you go.
- Rnd 35 *4sc, dec* rep 6 times (30)
- Rnd 36*3sc, dec* rep 6 times (24)
- Rnd 37 *2sc, dec* rep 6 times (18)
- Rnd 38 *1sc, dec* rep 6 times (12)
The Stinger:
Change to Purple
- Rnd 39 in BLO sc each st around (12)
- Rnds 40-43 sc each st around (12)(4 rnds) Stuff stinger firmly.
- Rnd 44 *1sc, dec* rep 4 times (8)
- Rnd 45 dec 4 times (4)
Cut yarn leaving a long tail.
Close invisibly and weave in ends
Wings: (make two) Using White
- Rnd 1 6sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2 inc each st around (12)
- Rnds 3-6 sc each st around (12)(4 rnds)
- Rnd 7 dec 6 times (6)
- Rnd 8 sc each st around (6)
Cut yarn leaving a long tail.
Assembly:
- Fold the wings flat and use the long tails to attach them on top of the body over rnds 21 - 22.
- Use black embroidery floss to stitch a smile between the eyes.
- Take a small amount of Pink yarn and add some cheeks under each eye.
- Weave in any remaining ends.
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