Free No-Sew Amigurumi Bee Crochet Pattern
Looking for an adorable crochet project that works up in under an hour and requires absolutely no sewing? This Free No-Sew Amigurumi Bee Crochet Pattern is the perfect beginner-friendly plush to add to your handmade collection.
Plush bees have become incredibly popular on TikTok, Pinterest, Etsy, and craft fair tables thanks to their irresistibly cute appearance and quick construction. They're also fantastic stash-busters since they use only small amounts of plush yarn in three colors.
This little bee features a soft round body with classic yellow and black stripes, tiny white wings crocheted directly into the body, sweet safety eyes, and a squishy velvet texture that's impossible to resist. Since everything is made in one piece, there's no time spent sewing parts together - just crochet, stuff, and enjoy!
Skill Level & Prerequisites
Skill Level: Easy / Beginner-Friendly
Before starting this project, you should know how to:
- Make a Magic Ring (MR)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc)
- Invisible Decrease (dec)
- Chain (ch)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Change yarn colors neatly
This pattern is ideal as a first no-sew amigurumi project.
Materials & Tools Needed
You'll need:
- Super Bulky Velvet or Chenille Yarn in:
- Yellow
- Black
- White
- 5.0 mm crochet hook (or 4.5 mm for a tighter fabric)
- 10 mm or 12 mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Small scissors
Abbreviations Used
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic Ring |
| Sc | Single Crochet |
| Inc | 2 sc in the same stitch |
| Dec | Invisible decrease |
| Ch | Chain |
| Sl St | Slip Stitch |
| St | Stitch |
| Sts | Stitches |
Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern Instructions
Body
Start with Yellow.
Round 1
6 sc in MR. (6 sts)
Round 2
Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3
(Sc, inc) x 6. (18 sts)
Round 4
(2 sc, inc) x 6. (24 sts)
Round 5
Sc around. (24 sts)
Change to Black at the end of Round 5.
Round 6
Sc around in Black. (24 sts)
Change to Yellow at the end of Round 6.
Round 7
Sc around in Yellow. (24 sts)
Insert Safety Eyes
Insert the 10 mm or 12 mm safety eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, spacing them 6 stitches apart.
Lightly stuff behind the eye area to maintain a rounded face.
Round 8
Sc around in Yellow. (24 sts)
Change to Black at the end of Round 8.
Round 9
Sc around in Black. (24 sts)
Change to Yellow at the end of Round 9.
Round 10
(2 sc, dec) x 6. (18 sts)
Stuff the bee firmly.
No-Sew Wings (Worked Directly Into the Body)
Using White yarn, join in the back loops of Round 10 directly on top of the body.
First Wing
- Sl st into first attachment stitch.
- Ch 4.
- Work 4 dc into the first chain made.
- Sl st into the next stitch.
Second Wing
Skip 2 stitches.
Repeat:
- Ch 4.
- Work 4 dc into the first chain.
- Sl st into the next stitch.
Fasten off White and weave in the tail inside the body.
Continue body with Yellow.
Round 11
(Sc, dec) x 6. (12 sts)
Add more stuffing.
Round 12
Dec around. (6 sts)
Fasten off.
Thread the yarn through the front loops of the remaining stitches and pull tight to close.
Weave the yarn tail inside the body.
Finishing Touches
- Weave all yarn tails into the stuffing so they disappear completely.
- Shape the body gently with your hands until perfectly round.
- Adjust the wings so they stand evenly on top.
- If needed, lightly bend each wing forward to create a playful flying pose.
- Make sure the color changes are positioned at the back of the bee for the cleanest finish.
- Double-check that the safety eyes are securely locked before gifting or selling your plush.
Your adorable no-sew plush bee is finished and ready for gifting, decorating, or stocking your next craft fair booth!