Looking for a sweet little project to make for Valentine’s Day? Say hello to this adorable Valentine Bee, holding a tiny heart and ready to “bee yours”! 🐝❤️
This mini amigurumi works up quickly, uses only a small amount of yarn, and is perfect for beginners or last-minute gifts. Whether you’re making it for someone special or adding it to your own seasonal décor, this little bee is sure to bring a smile.
Let’s get started with this fast and easy free crochet pattern!
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Valentine Bee Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern
Start Here:
Please read through the entire pattern before starting.
This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
This pattern includes:
- 1 Body
- 2 wings
- 2 antennae
- 1 heart
Finished Size:
- Approximately 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) tall with light worsted yarn, including the antennae.
Material:
- Light worsted (medium #4) yarn in yellow, brown, and white (yarn recommends a 5.5 mm hook; we will use smaller hooks for amigurumi).
- Embroidery thread in red for the heart
- Cotton Thread in black for the mouth
- 2.75 mm (US C-2) crochet hook
- 2.25 mm (US B-1) crochet hook
- 2 black safety eyes (6 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- mr = magic ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase
- dec = invisible decrease
- sl st = slip stitch
- DC = double crochet
- HDC = half double crochet
How to crochet a Valentine Bee?
Body
- The body is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- We start at the bottom of the body.
- Remember to stuff as you go.
With brown yarn and a 2.75 mm hook:
-
- Round 1: 6 sc in a mr. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc, 1 sc]x6. (18)
Change to yellow:
-
- Round 4: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Change to brown:
-
- Round 5: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Change to yellow:
-
- Rounds 6 to 10: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 11: [1 dec, 1 sc] x6. (12)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, spaced 2 stitches apart.
With black cotton thread, embroider a small smile over Round 7.
Stuff the body firmly.
- Round 12: [6 dec]. (6)
Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loops of all 6 stitches and pull gently to close the opening. Secure the yarn and weave in the end.
Antenna (make 2)
With brown yarn and a 2.75 mm hook:
- Row 1:
ch 7; starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st in the next 3 ch.
Sew the antennae to the top of the head between Rounds 11 and 12, spaced about 3 stitches apart.
Wings (make 2)
With white yarn and a 2.75 mm hook:
- Round 1:
ch 4; working in the 4th ch from the hook:
2 DC, 3 HDC, 1 DC (bottom tip), 3 HDC, 2 DC, ch 2;
sl st into the same 4th ch.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the wings onto the back of the body, placing the bottom tips between Rounds 6 and 7, spaced about 2 stitches apart.
Heart
With red embroidery thread and a 2.25 mm hook:
- Round 1:
ch 2; working in the 2nd ch from the hook:
1 DC, 2 HDC, 1 DC (bottom tip), 2 HDC, 1 DC, ch 1;
sl st into the same 2nd ch.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the heart to the front side of the body.
🎉 You’re Done!
Congratulations on crafting the cutest little Valentine Bee!
I hope this tiny amigurumi brings joy to your Valentine’s Day and adds a sweet touch to your handmade collection.
Don’t forget to share your creation using #natalinacraft. I love seeing your bees! 🐝💛
Copyright Notice
All rights reserved. This pattern and all accompanying photographs are the property of Natalina Craft and are protected by copyright law. This pattern is for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or publication of this pattern, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.
You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern in small quantities. While crediting Natalina Craft as the designer is not required, it is always greatly appreciated—especially when selling online—so others can find the original pattern.
Thank you for respecting these guidelines.
Valentine Bee Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern
Valentine Bee Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern
Instructions
Valentine Bee Amigurumi - Free Crochet Pattern
Start Here:
Please read through the entire pattern before starting.This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
This pattern includes:
- 1 Body
- 2 wings
- 2 antennae
- 1 heart
Finished Size:
- Approximately 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) tall with light worsted yarn, including the antennae.
Material:
- Light worsted (medium #4) yarn in yellow, brown, and white (yarn recommends a 5.5 mm hook; we will use smaller hooks for amigurumi).
- Embroidery thread in red for the heart
- Cotton Thread in black for the mouth
- 2.75 mm (US C-2) crochet hook
- 2.25 mm (US B-1) crochet hook
- 2 black safety eyes (6 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- mr = magic ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase
- dec = invisible decrease
- sl st = slip stitch
- DC = double crochet
- HDC = half double crochet
How to crochet a Valentine Bee?
Body
- The body is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- We start at the bottom of the body.
- Remember to stuff as you go.
With brown yarn and a 2.75 mm hook:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a mr. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc, 1 sc]x6. (18)
Change to yellow:
- Round 4: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Change to brown:
- Round 5: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Change to yellow:
- Rounds 6 to 10: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 11: [1 dec, 1 sc] x6. (12)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, spaced 2 stitches apart.With black cotton thread, embroider a small smile over Round 7.
Stuff the body firmly.
- Round 12: [6 dec]. (6)
Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loops of all 6 stitches and pull gently to close the opening. Secure the yarn and weave in the end.
Antenna (make 2)
With brown yarn and a 2.75 mm hook:
- Row 1:ch 7; starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st in the next 3 ch.
Sew the antennae to the top of the head between Rounds 11 and 12, spaced about 3 stitches apart.
Wings (make 2)
With white yarn and a 2.75 mm hook:
- Round 1:ch 4; working in the 4th ch from the hook:2 DC, 3 HDC, 1 DC (bottom tip), 3 HDC, 2 DC, ch 2;sl st into the same 4th ch.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the wings onto the back of the body, placing the bottom tips between Rounds 6 and 7, spaced about 2 stitches apart.
Heart
With red embroidery thread and a 2.25 mm hook:
- Round 1:ch 2; working in the 2nd ch from the hook:1 DC, 2 HDC, 1 DC (bottom tip), 2 HDC, 1 DC, ch 1;sl st into the same 2nd ch.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the heart to the front side of the body.
🎉 You’re Done!
Congratulations on crafting the cutest little Valentine Bee!I hope this tiny amigurumi brings joy to your Valentine’s Day and adds a sweet touch to your handmade collection.
Don’t forget to share your creation using #natalinacraft. I love seeing your bees! 🐝💛
Copyright Notice
All rights reserved. This pattern and all accompanying photographs are the property of Natalina Craft and are protected by copyright law. This pattern is for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or publication of this pattern, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.
You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern in small quantities. While crediting Natalina Craft as the designer is not required, it is always greatly appreciated—especially when selling online—so others can find the original pattern.Thank you for respecting these guidelines.