Crochet Bee Amigurumi Free Pattern for Keychains
A sweet, chubby bee made from yarn brings smiles wherever it goes! This pattern shapes a tiny round body with bright yellow and black stripes, two little wings, and a happy face that makes everyone love it right away. Its small size means it nestles just right in your hand, making it the perfect desk buddy or a cute gift for a friend.
The best part about this pattern is how simple it is to follow. Soft, light yarn is used so the bee feels gentle and huggable. The magic ring stitch is the special stitch here, it helps start the bee’s body in a neat little circle, so there are no holes where stuffing can peek out. The rest of the pattern uses basic single crochets, making the bee’s body, head, and stripes easy to create.
Cute and Quick Free Crochet Bee Amigurumi Pattern
You’re not just limited to yellow and black. Bees can be made in funny colors—try blue stripes, pink wings, or even a rainbow bee! You can also give your bee a bigger smile, tiny arms, or add a string to turn it into a bag charm, keychain, party favor, desk pal, or cute pin. Need a bigger bee? Use more rounds or thicker yarn, and soon you’ll have a larger, soft bee to keep you company.
This friendly bee is a wonderful decoration, a gift for someone special, or a fun toy. Each one is a little different and special because you choose the colors and size yourself—so every bee matters.
Mini Bee Amigurumi Keychain Pattern
Make your very own Mini Bee Amigurumi Keychain with this charming, step-by-step beginner’s guide! This cute and quick bees project is perfect to use as a keychain, bag charm, or whimsical gift. The bee is created mostly in single crochet worked in a spiral, features easy color changes for stripes, and is finished with no-sew wings—making it a great beginner amigurumi project.
Skill Level & Terminology
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Terminology: US Crochet Terms
This simple project introduces amigurumi increases, decreases, and color changes. If you can single crochet and work in the round, you can make this bee!
Materials & Tools
- Yarn:
- DK/light worsted cotton in yellow, black, and white (small amounts)
- Hook: 5 mm crochet hook
- Eyes: 4 mm black safety eyes or glue-on eyes
- Other Notions:
- Polyester stuffing (fiberfill)
- Stitch marker or scrap yarn
- Yarn needle (for assembly)
- Scissors
Optional: Keychain ring, pink embroidery thread for cheeks
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for amigurumi. If you crochet tightly enough for the stuffing not to show and get an approx. 3.5 cm (1.4") bee body diameter, your tension is good.
Abbreviations List
| Abbr. | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic Ring |
| sc | Single crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in one st) |
| dec | Decrease (sc2tog) |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| Rnd | Round |
Special Stitch Instructions
- Magic Ring (MR): Form a loop with the yarn, insert hook, pull up a loop, and crochet into loop.
- Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- Increase (inc): Work 2 sc in same stitch.
- Decrease (dec/sc2tog): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop. Insert into next st, yarn over, pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
- Color Change: On the last step of last sc before the new color, drop old color, yarn over with new and pull through.
Finished Size
- 3.5–4 cm (1.4–1.6") tall, not including ring or wings
How to Start & Stitches Used
Start with a magic ring (MR) and single crochet in the round. Use increases to make a ball, switch colors for stripes, and finish with simple decreases. Separate wings are worked in magic ring and sewn on top. All stitches are beginner-friendly.
Pattern
BODY
With yellow yarn and 5 mm hook:
- Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around (2 sc in each; 12)
- Rnd 3: [sc, inc] around (18)
- Rnd 4: sc in each st around (18)
At this point, count your stitches: you should have 18! Start new Rnds with the first st after your stitch marker. Always check your count at the end of rounds.
COLOR CHANGES AND BEE STRIPES
Change to black:
- On last step of final sc of Rnd 4, pull new black yarn through.
- Rnd 5: sc in each st around, using black (18)
Rnd 6: Continue with black, sc in each st (18)
Change to yellow:
- On last step of last sc of Rnd 6, pull through yellow yarn.
- Rnds 7–8: sc in each st around, using yellow (18)
Change to black:
- At end of Rnd 8, switch to black.
- Rnd 9: [sc, dec] around (12)
Decrease rounds mark the start of closing the bee body.
*Cut yellow. Use only black for rest of body. Stuff the bee body firmly with fiberfill at the end of Rnd 9.
Beginner’s tip:
Work spirally, not in joined rounds—just keep crocheting in a circle, moving your stitch marker as you finish each round. Stuff your bee before closing!
CLOSING THE BODY
- Rnd 10: [dec] around (6)
- Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for closing.
With yarn needle:
- Insert needle through the front loop of each of last 6 sts, pull end to close the hole. Hide end inside body.
WINGS (make 2)
With white yarn:
- MR, 6 sc in MR (6).
- Pull tight to close ring.
- Cut yarn, leaving tail for sewing.
- Do NOT join—wings are flat, not worked in rounds.
After body and wings, you are ready to assemble and finish your bee!
Assembly & Finishing
- Attach wings:
- Position wings at top center (above black “head” section).
- Using yarn needle and tail, neatly sew each wing down near Rnd 2. Make sure they are side by side, slightly angled outward. Secure ends and hide inside body.
- Attach eyes:
- Insert safety eyes between Rnds 3 & 4 of the yellow body, about 3–4 stitches apart. For glue-on: glue to the same area.
- Weave in all remaining yarn tails.
- Add cheeks (optional):
- With pink embroidery thread, make a small stitch under each eye.
- Add keychain ring:
- Attach with a loop of yarn or jump ring at top of head, above wings.
For beginners:
Begin by making a simple amigurumi ball. Switch colors smoothly to create stripes, stuff firmly, then use easy sewing to add wings and eyes. Enjoy customizing each bee with different face details!
Conclusion
Your mini bee amigurumi keychain is finished! This simple bee is perfect for gifts, keychains, party favors, and more. The stripes add a cheerful look, and the no-sew wings make finishing easy. Try making a whole hive with different expressions or colors!