Looking for a quick and beginner-friendly crochet project?
This free mini bee crochet pattern is a fun and easy amigurumi project that works up in no time. Measuring approximately 5 cm (2 inches), it’s the perfect size for small handmade gifts, keychains, baby mobiles, garlands, or bag charms.
If you sell crochet creations at craft fairs, this little bee is also a great addition to a claw machine or prize display. Small crochet items are quick to make, affordable for customers, and often become an easy impulse purchase.
I designed this tiny bee as part of my Bee Collection, inspired by warm summer days, wildflowers, and gentle handmade childhood memories.
If you enjoy making this free pattern, you might also like the rest of the collection:
🐝 Bee Pup Crochet Pattern – a playful puppy dressed as a bee.
🐝 Bee Lovey Crochet Pattern – a soft security blanket featuring a larger version of this little bee with a honeycomb-inspired border, designed for cuddles and quiet moments.
Together, they create a beautiful handmade gift set for babies, baby showers, or nursery décor.
Mini Bee Crochet Pattern
Materials:
- 100% cotton yarn
- Yellow, black and white yarn
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Safety eyes (optional)
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
Wings:
White yarn
Ch 9
Starting in the second chain from the hook, work around the foundation chain:
- 3 dc in same stitch
- 2 dc in same stitch
- sc
- sl st
- sl st
- sc
- 2 dc
- 6 dc in end stitch
Continue opposite side:
- 2 dc
- sc
- sl st
- sl st
- sc
- 2 dc
- 3 dc
Sl st to the first dc, fasten off and leave a long tail for sowing.
Bee Body (Front Section):
Yellow yarn
Round 1
Magic ring with 6 sc. (6)
Round 2
Inc in each stitch around. (12)
Round 3
(sc in next stitch, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
Round 4
Sc in each stitch around. (18)
Change to Black
Rounds 5–6
Sc in each stitch around. (18)
Change to Yellow
Rounds 7–8
Sc in each stitch around. (18)
Change to Black
Round 9
Sc in each stitch around. (18)
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sowing.
Bee Back Body:
Yellow yarn
Round 1
Magic ring with 3 sc. (3)
Round 2
Inc in each stitch around. (6)
Round 3
Inc in each stitch around. (12)
Round 4
(sc in next stitch, inc) repeat around. (18)
Change to Black
Round 5
Sc in each stitch around. (18)
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sowing.
Assembly:
- Add safety eyes or embroider the eyes
- Stuff both body pieces lightly.
- Sew the front section to the back section to create the complete bee body.
- Sew the wings to the top center of the bee body.
- Weave in all yarn ends securely
Happy crocheting! If you make your own Mini Bee, I’d love to see it. Feel free to tag @CalmCrochetPatterns on Instagram.
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