Tiktok Bee – Free Amigurumi Pattern
What’s the craze with the bee? It is the Tiktok Bee!
We have received numerous requests for a TRH-style bee pattern. We decided to use our favourite yarn – Katia Bambi and Himalaya Dolphin to create our huggable bee sofa cushion cutie 🙂
This bee is unique on its own. It has 3 black stripes (duh!). However our middle stripe is thicker. It has a pair of fluffy pink wings that looks like a ribbon. It also has a pair of handmade button eyes.
Enjoy making this cute little bee! Don’t forget to tag and hashtag both @tinyrabbithole and #crafthideout after you have finished making them!
This is an easy pattern provided that you have already attended our Tiny Rabbit Hole’s Unicorn Wonderland Workshop or equivalent!
If you have not, feel free to visit our Youtube to learn amigurumi crochet basics.
If you would like to have a set of our Basic Crochet Toolkit, you may check them out here.
Materials
- Katia Bambi
(or any chunky/bulky/12ply yarn)
[Yarn A] Yellow (329) (you will require 1-2 skeins depending on your tension)
[Yarn B] Black (315)
[Yarn C] Pink (301)
- Choice of Black Velvet Button eyes or 26mm Black Safety Eyes
- Polyfiber stuffing
Tools
- 4.5mm 7.5/0 crochet hook
- Jumbo darning needle
- Stitch markers
- Sewing pins
- Scissors
- Clover button maker (optional)
Yarns, supplies, and tools can be found here.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
st(s) stitch(es)
sc single crochet
inc increase (do 2sc in the same st)
dec invisible decrease (combine 2 sts into 1)
slst slip stitch
Instructions
- Our amigurumi are mostly done in continuous rounds starting with a Magic Ring. You don’t need to end with a slip stitch. Do use a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of every round at all times.
- You may wish to download the Counter+ app to help you with your counting.
- Please crochet the stitches tightly to prevent the poly-fiber stuffing from showing. However, do not crochet too tightly, otherwise it’ll be difficult to continue.
- Be sure to push the washer down only the first screw of the safety eye, so as to prevent bulging.
- If you’re using a smaller washer, you have to push down twice.
- Always stuff your amigurumi firmly till the point that it feels bouncy.
- Always leave a long tail for sewing.
- When felting, ensure that the needle is perpendicular to object.
PATTERN
Head and Body
Using yarn A
R1: sc 8 into magic ring……………….(8sts)
R2: [inc] 8x………………………………(16sts)
R3: [sc 1, inc] 8x……………………….(24sts)
R4: [sc 2, inc] 8x………………………(32sts)
R5: [sc 3, inc] 8x………………………(40sts)
R6: [sc 4, inc] 8x………………………(48sts)
R7: [sc 5, inc] 8x……………………….(56sts)
R8: [sc 6, inc] 8x………………………(64sts)
R9: [sc 7, inc] 8x……………………….(72sts)
R10: [sc 8, inc] 8x……………………..(80sts)
R11: sc 80 ………………………………..(80sts)
R12: [sc 9, inc] 8x……………………..(88sts)
R13-17: sc 88 (5 rounds)……………(88sts)
Attach safety eyes between R5 and 6. You may decide how far or near the eyes should be based on your preferences. (If you wish to fasten button eyes, please read on to the end.)
Switch to yarn B
R18-20: sc 88 (3 rounds)…………..(88sts)
Switch to yarn A
R21-23: sc 88 (3 rounds)…………..(88sts)
Switch to yarn B
R24-28: sc 88 (5 rounds)…………..(88sts)
Switch to yarn A
R29-31: sc 88 (3 rounds)…………..(88sts)
Switch to yarn B
R32-34: sc 88 (3 rounds)…………..(88sts)
Switch to yarn A
R35-38: sc 88 (4 rounds)…………..(88sts)
R39: [sc 9, dec] 8x…………………….(80sts)
R40: [sc 8, dec] 8x…………………….(72sts)
R41: [sc 7, dec] 8x……………………..(64sts)
R42: [sc 6, dec] 8x…………………….(56sts)
R43: [sc 5, dec] 8x…………………….(48sts)
Start stuffing and continue as you go.
R44: [sc 4, dec] 8x……………………(40sts)
R45: [sc 3, dec] 8x……………………(32sts)
R46: [sc 2, dec] 8x……………………(24sts)
Stuff to the brim
R47: [sc 1, dec] 8x…………………….(16sts)
R48: [dec] 8x……………………………. (8sts)
Cut yarn and pull the yarn tail through the last stitch all the way. Sew remaining stitches closed and weave in all ends.
Wings (make 2)
Using yarn C
R1: sc 8 into magic ring……………….(8sts)
R2: [inc] 8x………………………………(16sts)
R3: [sc 1, inc] 8x……………………….(24sts)
R4: [sc 2, inc] 8x……………………….(32sts)
For the next few rounds we will be working in rows. You will start on the second stitch for every row. No ch 1 is required for the new row.
R5: sc 5, turn………………………………(5sts)
R6: sc 4, turn………………………………(4sts)
R7: sc 3, turn………………………………(3sts)
R8: sc 2, turn………………………………(2sts)
R9: sc 1………………….…………………….(1st)
For the first wing, cut yarn and pull the yarn tail through the last stitch all the way. Weave in the ends.
For the second wing, join to the last st of the first wing with a slst. Sc in every stitch of the last round in wing 1 (total of 32 sts). Slst at the joining part of the 2 wings. Sc in every st till the end of the second wing (another 32 sts).
The wings will cup in a little to give a ribbon-like feel 🙂
Cut yarn and pull the yarn tail through the last stitch all the way. Use the yarn tail to sew the wings at the conjoint part into the middle of the bee (around R15). Secure the wings before weaving in the ends into the body.
Button Eyes
To make the button eyes, you will need to use a button maker. For this project, we’re using Clover Home Covered Buttons in 25mm. We have also purchased a metre of black velvet cloth from Brighton Accessories House.
How to use the button maker
Step 1: Cut a circular piece of black velvet cloth according to the given template. To make cutting more efficient, we use the Tulip scissors with curved blades. The circle should be bigger than 25mm, otherwise you will not be able to fold the excess into a button.
Step 2: Place the cloth, followed by the top piece of the button into the button maker.
Step 3: Place the back piece of the button into the puncher.
Step 4: Push the excess cloth towards the middle and push the puncher down with the help of a hammer.
Step 5: After a few hits, remove the puncher. Use a crochet hook to push the finished button out.
You’re now done with a button eye! Use a DK yarn to fasten the button to the bee’s face between R5 and 6. You may fasten the eyes before or after finishing your bee.
If you wish to make the button eyes but you don’t have the tools, you are more than welcome to come for our Craft Hideout!
Craft Hideout is a place for you to chill and relax. You are able to access all the tools that we have in the studio, such as the hammer. For this project, we are happy to share with you the black velvet cloth and the button maker to make a pair of eyes. You may purchase other materials separately.
Accumulate 300 Carrot Points and you can access our Craft Hideout for free 🙂 Find out ways to redeem by clicking on the “Carrot Points” button on the bottom left corner of our online store after logging in.
Assembly
- Stitch the wings to the top middle of the bee
- Attach button eyes (optional) to the face of the bee.
And you’re all done!
Hope that you like our pattern! Do share your creations with us by tagging @tinyrabbithole and the hashtag #crafthideout on Facebook and Instagram, we’d love to see them!
Other than making the standard yellow with black stripes bee, go check out what other crocheteers have made, such as the strawberry bee and many others! Don’t be limited by the universal standard!
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