The Honeycomb Hugs Bee: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Chunky Plushie
The Honeycomb Hugs Bee: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Chunky Plushie
Introduction
Craft an irresistibly soft and textured bee amigurumi using a unique honeycomb stitch pattern. This chunky plushie is perfect for cuddles and makes a delightful handmade gift. The Honeycomb Hugs Bee features a rounded, oval body with alternating stripes of bright yellow and deep black, each stripe textured with a honeycomb pattern of small holes. With two white rounded wings, short black antennae, and a simple embroidered face, this bee is both charming and huggable. Using super bulky yarn and a 6.0 mm hook, this project works up quickly and is ideal for beginners looking to expand their amigurumi skills.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Super bulky weight yarn (size 6) in yellow, black, and white. Approximately 100 yards yellow, 50 yards black, 20 yards white.
- Hook: 6.0 mm crochet hook (US J/10)
- Gauge: 4 stitches and 4 rows = 2 inches in honeycomb stitch pattern
- Other: Yarn needle, stitch marker, stuffing (polyester fiberfill), scissors
Step-by-Step Instructions
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- rnd = round
Special Stitch - Honeycomb Stitch (worked in the round)
- Rnd 1: *Sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st* repeat around.
- Rnd 2: *Sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next sc* repeat around.
- Repeat Rnd 2 for pattern.
Bee Body (make 1)
Start with yellow yarn.
- Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, inc* repeat around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc* repeat around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, inc* repeat around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, inc* repeat around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 7-9: Work even in honeycomb stitch (3 rounds).
Switch to black yarn.
- Rnd 10-11: Work even in honeycomb stitch (2 rounds).
Switch to yellow yarn.
- Rnd 12-14: Work even in honeycomb stitch (3 rounds).
Switch to black yarn.
- Rnd 15-16: Work even in honeycomb stitch (2 rounds).
Switch to yellow yarn.
- Rnd 17-19: Work even in honeycomb stitch (3 rounds).
Now begin decreasing.
- Rnd 20: *Sc in next 4 sts, dec* repeat around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 21: *Sc in next 3 sts, dec* repeat around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 22: *Sc in next 2 sts, dec* repeat around. (18 sts)
- Stuff firmly.
- Rnd 23: *Sc in next st, dec* repeat around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 24: Dec around. (6 sts)
- Fasten off, weave tail through front loops of remaining stitches and pull tight to close.
Wings (make 2)
With white yarn.
- Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, inc* repeat around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4-5: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 6: *Sc in next st, dec* repeat around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 7: Dec around. (6 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Antennae (make 2)
With black yarn.
- Ch 6. Starting from 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. (5 sc)
- Fasten off, leaving a tail.
Assembly
- Sew wings to the sides of the bee body, just behind the head area.
- Sew antennae to the top of the head.
- Embroider face: Using black yarn, embroider a small smile and two eyes (or use safety eyes if preferred).
- Weave in all ends.
Your Honeycomb Hugs Bee is now complete! This chunky, soft, and textured plushie is perfect for gifting or keeping as a cuddly companion. Enjoy your handmade creation!
