Becky the bumblebee just loves it when spring comes, she works hard visiting beautiful flowers all day and filling her little pollen sacs – then home to the hive in time for tea. She loves her job! She is 9 inches tall (when made with the recommended materials).

The 8 page pattern is intermediate skill level and is available in US and UK terminology – both versions will be available for you to download. It is clear to follow with detailed instructions and lots of pictures for step by step making and assembly. There are also picture instructions for colour change.

The following stitches/techniques are used in this pattern:
US Terminology - slip stitch, magic ring, single crochet, double crochet, increase, decrease (sc2tog), colour change
UK Terminology - slip stitch, magic ring, double crochet, treble, increase, decrease (dc2tog), colour change

Recommended Materials:

• Yarn: I have made Becky using Scheepjes Stone Washed XL (Aran/worsted weight yarn) - colour and weight details in pattern
• Hook: 4mm (G) crochet hook (a 4.5mm or 5mm hook is also needed for the wings)
• Stuffing: I use polyester filling
• Safety eyes: I have used 18mm plastic safety eyes, but you can embroider the eyes on if you prefer
• Yarn needle
• Pins
• (A stitch marker and row counter are useful)

(This pattern is for personal use only, not to be resold or rewritten in any way. I am happy for you to sell the finished toy, but please credit the design to me.)

Pattern Language: English