Honeysuckle the Bumble Bee by Heather Garrett

Honeysuckle the Bumble Bee

Crochet
December 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
2.25 mm (B)
US
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $3.50.

Pattern is written in US terms and contains over 70 photos. Basic techniques needed include magic ring, chain, slip stitch, single crochet, increase and decrease, color change, working in rounds and rows, and working in front loops only and back loops only. Arms are joined with buttons.

Approximate size from bottom of leg to tip of antenna: 5-3/4” (14.6 cm)
Approximate size from base of body to tip of antenna (not including leg): 3-1/2” (8.9 cm)

Gauge is not important.

Suggested Materials
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK:

  • Daffodil Yellow (#422)
  • Slate Grey (#406)
  • Light Champagne (#403)

Embroidery floss:

  • Dark Dusty Pink (such as DMC #223)

Other supplies:

  • 7mm black safety eyes (2)
  • 6 mm yellow two-holed micro buttons (2)
  • Fiberfill
  • 2.25 mm (B) hook
  • Needle
  • Long needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors
  • Pins
  • Needle threader (very useful for threading yarn through button holes)