This adorable crochet bee pillow is a charming and playful addition to any home decor. Featuring a cute amigurumi bee in the center, surrounded by crochet flowers, this pillow adds a touch of whimsy and fun to any room. The pillow showcases detailed crochet work with vibrant colors and soft textures, making it both a decorative and functional piece.
Perfect for children’s rooms, living rooms, or as a delightful handmade gift, this crochet bee pillow is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. The combination of the cheerful bee motif and the colorful flowers highlights the creativity and craftsmanship involved in creating this unique decor item.
Materials Needed
- Yarn (worsted weight) in the following colors:
- Yellow, black, and white (bee)
- Various colors for flowers
- Cream or light brown (pillow base)
- Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Safety eyes for the amigurumi bee (6 mm)
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd: round
- inc: increase (2 sts in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (stitches together)
Pattern
Bee Motif
- Body:
- Rnd 1: With yellow yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5-6: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 7: With black yarn, 3 sc, inc around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 8-9: Sc in each st around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 10: With yellow yarn, 4 sc, inc around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 11-12: Sc in each st around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 13: With black yarn, 5 sc, inc around. (42 sts)
- Rnd 14-15: Sc in each st around. (42 sts)
- Rnd 16: With yellow yarn, 6 sc, inc around. (48 sts)
- Rnd 17: Sc in each st around. (48 sts)
- Rnd 18: 6 sc, dec around. (42 sts)
- Rnd 19: Sc in each st around. (42 sts)
- Rnd 20: 5 sc, dec around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 21: Sc in each st around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 22: 4 sc, dec around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 23: Sc in each st around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 24: 3 sc, dec around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 25: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body lightly.
- Wings (make 2): 1.
Rnd 1: With white yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts) 2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Antennae (make 2):
- Row 1: With black yarn, ch 7.
- Row 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (6 sts)
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Pillow Base
- Front and Back Panels (make 2):
- Rnd 1: With cream or light brown yarn, ch 41.
- Rnd 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. (40 sts)
- Rnd 3-40: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (40 sts)
- Finish off and weave in ends.
- Joining and Edging:
- Place front and back panels together with wrong sides facing each other.
- Rnd 1: Join yarn at any corner, ch 1, sc evenly around the edges, working 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to the first sc to join.
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to the first sc to join.
- Finish off and weave in ends.
Flowers (make several)
- Rnd 1: With various yarn colors, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24 sts)
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Sew the bee motif to the center of the front panel of the pillow.
- Attach the wings to the sides of the bee.
- Sew the antennae to the top of the bee’s head.
- Sew the flowers around the bee on the front panel.
- Place the front and back panels together and sew around the edges, leaving a small opening for stuffing.
- Stuff the pillow with polyester fiberfill to desired firmness.
- Sew the opening closed.
Your adorable crochet bee pillow is now complete! Enjoy this charming addition to your home decor.