Use a gauge of 16 sc and 20 rows (about 4 inch) in sc to crochet a baby bee that measures approximately 6 inch tall. Remember to check your gauge. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 inch square, try using a smaller size hook; if it takes you more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook. Download template for abbreviations not explained elsewhere. inc (increase) = 2 sc in next sc dec (decrease) = draw up a loop in each of the next 2 sc, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook mm = millimeter Note: Work in continuous ronds of sc without joining unless otherwise indicated. Place a marker in the first stitch of the round and move up each round.

Head and Body: Begin at top of head with Bright Yellow, 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 Bright Yellow. Stuff Head. Rnds 18-21: With Black, sc in each sc around. Cut Black. Rnds 22-24: With Bright Yellow, 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 White, 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 Black, ch 7; 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in last 5 ch. Fasten off.

Sew in place.

Feelers (Make 2): With Black, ch 10; slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. Sew in place. Sew button eyes in place or embroider Black French knot eyes. Embroider Red smile.