Amigurumi Burnie the Bee

Amigurumi Burnie the Bee - Crochet Stuffed Toy

What is Being Made

This is an amigurumi-style crocheted stuffed bee toy designed by Stacey Trock. The finished bee measures approximately 3.5 inches tall by 5.5 inches long, making it a small, portable plush toy perfect for children or as a decorative handmade gift. The pattern was originally published in June 2011 and creates a three-dimensional, huggable bee character.

Crochet Techniques Used

The pattern employs fundamental amigurumi construction techniques, which involve creating pieces through circular crochet methods and then stuffing them to form dimensional shapes. The design uses color changes to create distinct sections of the bee, including the body, stripes, and facial features. Stuffing is incorporated during the assembly process to give the toy its characteristic plush, rounded appearance.

Stitches and Abbreviations

• Chain (ch): The foundation stitch used to begin sections of the pattern
• Single Crochet (sc): The primary stitch used throughout the pattern to build the bee's body and features
• Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog): A decrease stitch used to shape the toy and create seamless transitions between sections

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn in three colors. The sample uses Ella Rae Classic yarn: Yellow (color #44) for the main color, requiring approximately 30 yards; Black (color #32) for stripes and details, also requiring 30 yards; and White (color #01) for accent work, requiring 15 yards. Any worsted weight yarn can be substituted for the specified brand, offering flexibility in yarn selection.

Additional materials include a Size H crochet hook, two 12mm black animal eyes for facial features, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and assembly, and fiberfill stuffing. The pattern notes that 100% wool worsted weight yarn was used in the sample, though alternatives are acceptable.

Difficulty Level and Gauge

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with some prior experience. The pattern does not specify a strict gauge requirement, as the finished size of a stuffed animal is forgiving. The most important consideration is selecting a hook size that creates a fabric appearance appropriate for your chosen yarn—the fabric should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through the stitches.