With a small amount of yellow, black and white yarn, you can create an adorable amigurumi baby bee. Give as a gift, use to decorate a child’s room, or let this cheerful bee keep you company at your desk. For more ideas and inspiration, visit

Red Heart Yarn.

Size: Bee measures 6” tall.

Materials:
RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 1 Skein each 324 Bright Yellow A, 312 Black B, and 311 White C.
Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5].
Split-lock stitch marker
yarn needle
stuffing
2 small black dome buttons
small amount red Pearl cotton.

Gauge: 16 sc = 4”; 20 rnds = 4” in sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Abbreviations:
inc (increase) = 2 sc in next sc.
dec (decrease) = draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTE: Work in continuous rounds of sc without joining unless otherwise indicated. Place a marker in first stitch of round and move up each round.

Instructions:

HEAD AND BODY: Begin at top of head with A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times – 18 sc.
Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times – 24 sc.
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6times – 30 sc.
Rnds 6-12: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 13: [Dec] 15 times – 15 sc.
Neck-Rnd 14: [Sc in next 3 sc, dec] 3 times – 12 sc.
Body-Rnd 15: [Inc] 12 times – 24 sc.
Rnds 16 and 17: Sc in each sc around. Cut A. Stuff Head.
Rnds 18-21: With B, sc in each sc around. Cut B.
Rnds 22-24: With A, sc in each sc around.
Rnd 25: Dec] 12 times – 12 sc.
Rnd 26: [Dec] 6 times – 6 sc. Fasten off.
Finish stuffing. Weave yarn tail through remaining 6 sc, draw up firmly to gather; fasten securely.

WING (Make 2): With C, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next ch, 6 dc in last ch; working on opposite side of ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in last 2 ch; turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 6 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts; turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, slip st in each st around. Fasten off.
Sew in place on back of bee.

LEG (Make 6): With B, ch 7; 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in last 5 ch. Fasten off. Sew in place.

FEELERS (Make 2): With B, ch 10; slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off.

Crochet a soft and cuddly teddy bear for the little one with this free toy crochet pattern. The bear’s eyes and nose are embroidered so there is nothing to pull off.

Materials:
Yarn: Bernat® Cottontots (Solids 100 g/ 3.5 oz/ Ombres 85 g/3 oz)

Main Color (MC): (Pink) 1 ball
Contrast A: (White) 1 ball
Crochet Hook: Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Small amount of black yarn for embroidery.
Stuffing.

Measurement: Approx 9 ins [23 cm] high.

Gauge: 16 sc and 16 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

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Crochet yourself this fabulous hat and scarf set. The bright striped colors make for a great design. This pattern is for the intermediate crocheter.

Crochet Hook: H/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

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Turkish socks for homemade. I use this crochet sock in my house only. Don’t use with shoes It is like slippers isn’t it?

Free crochet doily pattern lace lace work

SIZE: 10″ x 12-1/2″ (approx)

MATERIALS: 4 oz. Sport yarn, Crochet hook size G (or size required to crochet to gauge)

GAUGE: 9 pat sts = 2″ (with double strand of yarn)

PATTERN: Row 1:  Ch 1, * sc in next dc, sc in ch-1 sp, repeat from * across,  end sc in next dc, sc in end sp.
Row 2:  Ch 4, dc in 3rd sc, * ch 1,  sk 1 st, dc in next st, repeat from * across, end dc in last st.
Row 3:  Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 dc,  * sc in ch-1 sp, sc in next dc, repeat from * across, end 2 sc in end sp.
Row 4:  Ch 3, dc in 2nd sc, * ch 1,  sk 1 st, dc in next st, repeat from *  across. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern.

BAG:  With a double strand of yam,  ch 92.
Row 1 (right side): Sk first 3 ch, * dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, repeat from * across, end dc in last st.  Work even in pat until there are 36 rows. Cut one strand of yam.

With single strand, work as follows:  Row 1 (right side):  Ch 2, hdc in next st,  * ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc in next st, repeat  from * across.
Row 2:  Ch 2, hdc in ch-1 sp, * ch 1,  hdc in ch-1 sp, repeat from * across. Repeat these 2 rows once.
Next Row (right side):  Work sc loosely from left to right, inserting hook in ch-spaces to obtain picots.  Fasten off.

Right side facing, with single strand, work sl sts in sc of 28th row, keeping  yam on wrong side.  Fasten off.  Fold bag on this sc row with upper part of  bag towards you.
Picot Row 1:  Work sc in the same spaces as sl sts, inserting hook in back  lps only. Fasten off.
Picot Row 2:  Work in same spaces as follows: sc in back lp of next st, * ch 3, sc in first ch, sk 2 sts, sc in back lp of next st, repeat from * across.

Work sl sts in 32nd row from lower edge same as for 28th row. Work Picot  Row 2 only in same spaces as sl sts.

STARS:  Make 2. Use single strand of yarn, ch 6; join with sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1:  * Ch 1, sc in ring, repeat from * 10 times.
Rnd 2:  Ch 4 (first dc made), dc in ch-1  sp, * ch 2, dc in ch-1 sp, repeat from * around, end ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch of rnd.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, * (sc, ch 1, sc) in ch-1 sp, ch 1, repeat from * around, end sl st in first ch of rnd.
Rnd 4:  Ch 1, * sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, repeat from * around, end sl st in first ch of rnd–45 sts.

Points:  Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each of  next 5 sts of rnd, turn.
Row 2:  Ch 1, sc in each of the 5 sc, turn.
Row 3:  Ch 1, work 2 sc tog, sc in each of next 3 sc, turn.
Row 4:  Ch 1, work 2 sc tog, sc in  each of next 2 sc, turn.
Row 5:  Ch 1, work 2 sc tog, sc in next  sc, turn.
Row 6:  Ch 1, work 2 sc tog, fasten off.  * Join yarn in next st on rnd; work point  on next 5 sts, repeat from * around–9  points.

FINISHING: Fold bag in half having fold along one long side. Work parts tog in sc, leaving top open. Sew a star to center of front and back.

Fringe: Cut strands about 10′ long.  Right side facing, with 4 strands for each fringe, fold in half, draw fold  through space at edge, draw ends  through fold and pull to tighten. Work 7 fringes evenly spaced along bottom.

Strap:  Make 2 twisted cords about  39″ each using 3 groups of 3 strands of yarn. Knot ends of cords. Sew to front and back of bag about 1-1/2″ from side.

#10 bedspread weight crochet cotton: pastel variegated

#10 bedspread weight crochet cotton: white

Croceht Hook Size 7 (1.65mm) Steel

(1) 4 inch Styrofoam ball

1 musical button: “Rock A Bye Baby”

Pearlescent paint

14 inch piece of 31/2 mm pearl beadstring

18 inches of l/8 inch white satin ribbon

Alphabet beads spelling baby’s name and year or desired message

2 inch cuppie doll

(2) 5mm pearls

Skill Level: Intermediate

Special stitches:

Dc shell: (dc, ch1) 4 times

(P2) – Ch 2 slip stitch back into the top and side lps of the 1st stitch.

To prepare ball; Cut 1 1/4″ off top of ball (FIG 1 of Diagram). With a pen, draw a line 1/2 inch wide around. (FIG 2 of Diagram). Slowly cut around line. Cut down 1 1/2 inch; 1 1/2 inch deep. With a spoon, pop out core. Discard Styrofoam core. Paint ball with Pearlessent paint. Insert musical button on bottom of ball.

Skirt: with pastel:

Rnd 1: Ch 108, making sure ch is not twisted, join to form a ring.

Rnd 2: Ch 5, (sk 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 2) 35 times, at end, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 5.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same sp; in next dc: *+ (dc, ch 1) 4 times, dc-shell made +, rep from + to + in next dc, sc in next dc, rep from around, join with sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 4: Ch 6, (sc in middle dc of next sh, ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 3) 17 times, sc in middle dc of next sh, ch 3, sl st in 3d ch of beg ch 6.

Rnd 5: (Ch 4, dc, ch 1, dc) in same as joining, (sc in next sc, sh in next dc) 17 times, sc in next sc, (dc, ch 1) 1 times in beg st, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 4.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same sp, * ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 3, sc in middle dc of sh, rep from * around, join with sl st to beg sc.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st, * sh in next dc, sc in next sc. Rep From * around, join with sl st to beg sc.

Rnd 8-11: Rep Rnds 4-7.

Rnd 12: FOR EDGING: Ch 1, sc in same sp, *{sc in next dc, (ch 3, p2, sc in next dc) 3 times}, sc in next sc, rep from * 17 times, rep from { to } once, join with sl st in 1st sc, finish off and weave in ends.

Canopy: with pastel:

Rnd 1: Ch 6, join with sl st in 1st ch to form a ring. Ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join with sl st in 1st sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in ea sc around, join with sl st in 1st sc.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in ea sc around, join with sl st in 1st sc. (24 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sp, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join with sl st in 1st sc. (36 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in ea sc around, join with sl st in 1st sc.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sp, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join with sl st in 1st sc.. (54 sc)

Rnd 7: Ch 4, tr in next sc, dc in next 43 sc, tr in next 2 sc, leave last 7 sts unworked, turn.

Rnd 8: (Working in rows) WORKING IN FRONT LOOPS FOR THIS ROUND ONLY: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 37 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, dc in top of beg ch 4, turn.

Rnd 9: (Working in rows) Ch 1, sc in same sp, * sk 2 st, 5 dc in next st- shell made, sk 2 st, sc in next st, rep from * 8 times, turn.

Rnd 10: (Working in rows) Ch 6, (sc in middle dc of next sh, ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 3) 7 times, sc in middle dc of next sh, ch 3, dc in 1st sc, turn.

Rnd 11: (Working in rows) Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, (sc in next sc, sh in next dc) across, sc in next sc, 3 dc in 3d ch of ch 6, turn.

Rnd 12: (Working in rows) Ch 1, sc in same sp, (ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 3, sc in middle dc of next sh) across, at end- sc in top of beg ch 3, turn.

Rnd 13: (Working in rows) Ch 1, sc in same sp, (sh in next dc, sc in next sc) 8 times, turn.

Rnd 14-16: Rep rnd 10-12.

Rnd 17: (Working in rows) Ch 1, sc in same sp, *+2 dc, ch 3, p2, (dc, p2) 2 times, dc+, rep from + to + in next dc, sc in next sc, rep from * across, finish off and weave in ends.

TO JOIN CANOPY TO SKIRT: With right sides together, and bottom edge of canopy evenly spaced out over skirt, join with sl st to 43rd ch of beg ch 108.

TO JOIN SKIRT TO BALL: Weave 1/8 inch ribbon in and out of dc of rnd 1 & 2 at top of skirt. Use glue to help stay put. Tie ribbon in a bow on front of cradle.

Bed Bottom: (make 2 with pastel):

Rnd 1: Ch 6, join with sl st to 1st ch to form a ring, ch 3, 23 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc) 5 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (30 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 14 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3, finish off and weave in ends. (45 dc)

With wrong sides together: going through both thickness, join with sc in any dc, ch 3, p2, (sc in next 2 dc, ch3, p2) 21 times, sc in last sc, join with sl st to1st sc, finish off and weave in ends.

Dress: with white:

Rnd 1: Ch 25, join with sl st to 1st ch to form a ring. Ch 1, sc in ea ch around, join with sl st in 1st sc.

Rnd 2-4: Ch 1, sc in ea sc around, join with sl st in 1st sc. (25 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, (ch 3, p2, sc in next 2 sc) around, join with sl st in 1st sc, finish off and weave in ends.

Working in opposite side of starting ch, join with sl st in any ch, ch 3, dc in next 4 ch, ch 5, sk 8 ch, sl st in next ch and sl st in next 3 ch, ch 5, sk next 8 ch; sl st in top of beg ch 3, finish off and weave in ends. Put dress on doll.

Blanket: with white:

Rnd 1: Ch 6, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring, ch 3, 3 dc in ring, (ch 3, 4 dc in ring) 3 times, ch 1, join with hdc in top of ch 3. (12 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc around post of hdc, *dc in next 4 sts, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch 3 sp’s, rep from * 2 times, dc in next 4 st, 2 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, join with hdc in top of ch 3.

Rnd 3-5: Ch 3, dc around post of hdc, dc in ea st across to next ch 3 * sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch 3 sp, rep from * 2 times, dc in ea st across to ch 1 sp, 2 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, join with hdc in top of ch 3. At end of Rnd 5, finish off and weave in ends.

Edging on Blanket: with pastel:

Join with *sc in 1st dc of row, sk 2 dc, +2 dc, (ch 3, p2, dc) 3 times +, rep from + to + in next dc, sk next 2, sc in next dc, sk 2 dc, (2 dc, ch3, p 2, tr, ch 3, p2) in next dc, (tr, ch 3, p2, dc, ch 3, p2, dc) in next dc, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, sk 2 dc, rep from + to + once, sk 2 dc, sc in last dc, work (sc, hdc, dc, ch 3, p2, hdc, sc) in corner ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times, at end, sl st in 1st sc, finish off and weave in ends. With pastel: ch 60 and finish off. Dab ends with glue to secure. Cut off excess thread. Wrap doll in blanket and tie string in a bow.

Flowers: (make 2):

Leaving a 3 inch piece of thread, ch 11, sl st in 10th ch from hk, (ch 10, sl st in same sp as last sl st) 5 times, (ch 6, sl st between next ch-10 lp) 5 times, leaving a 3 inch piece of thread, finish off and weave in ends. Glue 1-5mm pearl to center. Repeat for other flower. Tie to end corner of canopy where canopy meets skirt.

Tack beadstring to front center and back center of canopy. Glue message around front of ball as shown in photo.

This design makes a nice gift for the new baby. Leave off the beadstring and put baby’s name on ball instead of Baby’s 1st Christmas.