To bee or not to bee!
This keychain turned out so cute, I already made 3 and can’t stop making it. The pattern is great for beginners. The bee itself works as a keychain and also as a small toy.
Let’s start!
Material
- Medium-weight yarn
- 6 mm hook
- Toy stuffing
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Scissors
- Needle
Stitches Used | Abbreviations
- Magic Ring (MR)
- Chain (ch)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc) – 2st in 1st
- Decrease (dec) – 1st in 2st
- * * – repeat sequence
Notes
- The head, hands, and tail are worked in continuous rounds. Aka when you reach the end of the round, you directly move on to the next round without slip stitching.
- The number in ( ) at the end of each round indicates the total number of stitches for that round.
Pattern
- Bumble Bee
Using the yellow yarn
Round 1: MR, 6sc in MR (6)
Round 2: *inc* all around (12)
Round 3: *sc, inc* all around (18)
Round 4: *sc* all around (18)
Change to black yarn
Add the safety eyes on Round 2. The eyes should be 3 stitches apart.
Round 5: *sc* all around (18)
Change to yellow yarn
Round 6: *sc* all around (18)
Change to black yarn
Round 7: *sc* all around (18)
Change to yellow yarn
Round 8: *sc* all around (18)
Round 9: *sc, dec* all around (12)
Change to black yarn
Add toy stuffing
Round 10: *dec* all around (6)
Add more toy stuffing if needed
Cut the yarn and pull it all the way through. Using your needle close off the bottom and weave in your yarn.
- Wings x2
Using the white yarn
Round 1: MR, 6sc in MR
Sl st in the 1st sc to close the MR. Finish off and leave a long tail for stitching.
- Assembly
Stitch the wings in the center of Round 6 of the body of the bee.
Use your pink yarn and needle to stitch cheeks/blush.
Aaaaand you’re done!
If you enjoyed this pattern, let me know in the comments below, and make sure to share your creations on Instagram @MoreThanKnots and on TikTok @365DaysofDana.
A tutorial is also available on my YouTube channel!
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