Amigurumi Bumblebees

Approx. 2” long

US G/6 (4.00 mm)

Tahki Cotton Classic [100% mercerized cotton, 1.75 oz./50 g. hank, 108 yds./100 m. per hank]

Lightweight cotton or cotton/acrylic thread (e.g., Tahki Cotton Classic, Plymouth Wildflower DK, Patons Grace), or similar wt. thread or yarn that works to gauge

Black, 20 yds; Yellow, 20 yds

Notions:

Yarn Needle

• Bumblebee is worked in joined rounds from “tail” end to “nose.” Do not turn at end of each round but continue in same direction to form tube-shaped body piece.
• As you work, push yarn tails to inside for stuffing.

Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Single Crochet Two Together (sc2tog)

Disappearing Loop Method

Wrap yarn around finger once, insert hk into lp on finger, yo, pull lp through, follow patt as directed, working over strands of ring. After first few rows are completed, pull tail to close ring.

With black, ch 4, join into ring or use disappearing loop method, ch 1, work 6 sc in ring, join with sl st to beg sc. (6 sc)

Round 2

(inc rnd) Ch 1, sc in same sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * once, join with sl st. (9 sc)

Ch 1, sc in ea sc around, join with sl st, pulling yellow through as you work sl st (drop black but do not cut it).

Fold piece so it is flattened a bit, positioning joining point of rnds at bottom part of fold.

With black, embroider two French knots on either side of “face” near “nose” end.

Insert hk between sts of first black stripe and first yellow stripe, about 2 sts down from top. Draw yellow through, leaving 6” tail for sewing.Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hk, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch; join with sl st to other side of same yellow stripe by inserting hk between sts of this stripe and next black stripe. Fasten off, leaving 6” tail for sewing. Rep on other side of piece for second wing.