10/6/26
Crochet a Bee
Bee Momo
Buzz, buzz – here comes Bee Momo! With this amigurumi crochet pattern, you will make a cheerful little bee step by step, complete with a striped body, delicate wings, tiny antennae and charming handmade details.
The mix of gold, grey, white and beige gives Biene Momo a warm, friendly look and makes this DIY crochet project a lovely choice for anyone who enjoys cute amigurumi characters. Use your finished crochet bee as spring décor, a handmade gift or a little lucky charm.
This pattern guides you through each part, from the legs, body and head to the wings, arms, antennae and muzzle. Pick up your crochet hook, get comfortable and enjoy making this sweet buzzing amigurumi bee.
Benötigte Materialien
- Cotton yarn, for example Lana Grossa Pima, in the following colors: Color 01 – Beige, Color 249 – Gold, Color 254 – Grey, Color 106 – White
Abbreviations
- MR – magic ring (alternative: ch 2 and work 6 sts into the first ch)
- st – single crochet stitch
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- CC – color change
- dec – crochet 2 stitches together
- inc – increase / work 2 stitches into the same stitch
Info
You can also use a different yarn for Biene Momo. Make sure to crochet firmly and stuff the figure well so the amigurumi bee keeps its shape.
Stitch markers help you keep track of the beginning and end of each round. The pattern is worked in continuous spiral rounds from the start. Repeat the instructions in brackets as many times as indicated directly after the brackets.
Step 1: Crochet 2 Legs
Use beige yarn.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into a MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in every st. (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times. (24)
Rnds 5–7 (3 rounds): Work 1 sc in each st. (24)
Rnd 8: Dec, 1 sc, dec, work 19 sc. (22)
Rnd 9: Dec, 1 sc, dec, work 17 sc. (20)
Rnd 10: Work 17 sc, ch 1, turn, work 10 sc, ch 1, turn, work 10 sc.
The last round creates a small raised section. This helps the little legs point slightly outwards later. Now simply continue crocheting down along this step. Refer to the photos in the pattern for guidance.
Rnd 11: Dec, 9 sc, dec, work 10 sc.
Stuff the legs. Fold the piece together and crochet the opening closed with 9 stitches.
Cut the yarn and weave in the end.
Crochet the second leg in the same way.
Step 2: Crochet 2 Arms
Begin with beige yarn.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into a MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in every st. (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times. (18)
Rnds 4–6 (3 rounds): Work 1 sc in each st. (18)
Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) 3 times. (15)
Change to grey.
Rnds 8–11 (4 rounds): Work 1 sc in each st. (15)
Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec) 3 times. (12)
Change to gold.
Rnds 13–17 (5 rounds): Work 1 sc in each st. (12)
Then work 5 more sc. Lightly stuff the arm, fold the opening together and crochet it closed with 5 stitches.
Crochet the second arm in the same way.
Step 3: Crochet 2 Wings
Use white yarn.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into a MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in every st. (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times. (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times. (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) 6 times. (36)
Rnds 7–9 (3 rounds): Work 1 sc in each st. (36)
Fold the piece together and crochet the opening closed with 17 stitches.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Crochet the second wing in the same way.
Step 4: Crochet the Body and Head
Begin with gold yarn.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into a MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in every st. (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times. (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times. (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) 6 times. (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) 6 times. (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) 6 times. (48)
Change to grey.
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) 6 times. (54)
Rnds 10–11 (2 rounds): Work 1 sc in each st. (54)
Rnd 12: Work 8 sc, 9 sc into the first leg, 20 sc, 9 sc into the second leg, 8 sc. (54)
Rnd 13: Work 1 sc in each st. (54)
Change to gold.
Rnds 14–16 (3 rounds): Work 1 sc in each st. (54)
Rnd 17: Work 11 sc, dec, 28 sc, dec, 11 sc. (52)
Rnd 18: Work 21 sc, (dec, 1 sc) 3 times, dec, 22 sc. (48)
Change to grey.
Rnd 19: Work 1 sc in each st. (48)
Rnd 20: Work 18 sc, (dec, 1 sc) 4 times, 18 sc. (44)
Rnd 21: Work 1 sc in each st. (44)
Rnd 22: (20 sc, dec) 2 times. (42)
Rnd 23: Work 2 sc, (8 sc, dec) 4 times. (38)
Change to gold.
Rnd 24: (16 sc, dec) 2 times, work 2 sc. (36)
Rnd 25: Work 2 sc, (15 sc, dec) 2 times. (34)
Rnd 26: (14 sc, dec) 2 times, work 2 sc. (32)
Rnd 27: Work 2 sc, (13 sc, dec) 2 times. (30)
Rnd 28: Work 1 sc in each st. (30)
Change to beige.
You can start stuffing the body now.
Rnd 29: (1 sc, dec) 10 times. (20)
Rnd 30: Work 1 sc in each st. (20)
Rnd 31: Inc in every st. (40)
Rnd 32: (1 sc, inc) 20 times. (60)
Rnds 33–39 (7 rounds): Work 1 sc in each st. (60)
Rnd 40: (8 sc, dec) 6 times. (54)
Rnd 41: (7 sc, dec) 6 times. (48)
Rnds 42–43 (2 rounds): Work 1 sc in each st. (48)
Rnd 44: (6 sc, dec) 6 times. (42)
Rnd 45: Work 1 sc in each st. (42)
Rnd 46: (5 sc, dec) 6 times. (36)
Stuff the head and neck firmly.
Rnd 47: (4 sc, dec) 6 times. (30)
Rnd 48: (3 sc, dec) 6 times. (24)
Rnd 49: (2 sc, dec) 6 times. (18)
Rnd 50: (1 sc, dec) 6 times. (12)
Rnd 51: Dec 6 times. (6)
Cut the yarn and weave in the end.
Step 5: Crochet the Muzzle
Use grey yarn.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into a MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in every st. (12)
Rnd 3: Work 1 sc in each st. (12)
Finish the round with a sl st and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Step 6: Crochet 2 Antennae
Begin with gold yarn.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into a MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in every st. (12)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) 3 times. (15)
Rnds 4–5 (2 rounds): Work 1 sc in each st. (15)
Rnd 6: (3 sc, dec) 3 times. (12)
Rnd 7: Work 1 sc, dec 5 times, 1 sc. (7)
Change to grey.
Rnds 8–10 (3 rounds): Work 1 sc in each st. (7)
Stuff the antenna.
Finish the round with a sl st and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Crochet the second antenna in the same way.
Step 7: Sew on the Pieces and Finish Biene Momo
Sew the arms securely to the body.
Position the wings and sew them on carefully.
Sew the antennae to the head.
Place the muzzle on the face, stuff it lightly and sew it in place.
Then embroider the eyes. Follow the included step-by-step photo tutorial. Start with black cotton yarn, then add small highlights to the eyes with white cotton yarn.
Your crocheted amigurumi bee Biene Momo is finished.
