Crochet Tutorial: Adorable Bee Amigurumi in Daisy Dress – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful bee amigurumi is made with a round yellow head, sweet sleepy brows, glossy safety eyes, blush cheeks, black-and-yellow bee antennae, tiny white wings, a cropped yellow cardigan, a sky-blue daisy dress, a yellow crossbody bee bag, flower sandals, a matching sun hat, a little honey jar, and a small market basket filled with fruit. The finished doll has a soft garden-picnic look with many tiny floral details.

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Finished Size

• Doll height: about 10.5 in / 27 cm from feet to top of head, not including antennae.
• Head width: about 4 in / 10 cm.
• Dress width at hem: about 5.25 in / 13.5 cm.
• Hat diameter: about 3.8 in / 9.5 cm.
• Basket: about 1.6 in / 4 cm wide.
• Honey jar: about 1.3 in / 3.5 cm tall.

Skill Level

This pattern is suitable for adventurous beginners who already know how to crochet in the round. The project uses small parts, color changes, surface stitching, embroidery, and careful sewing. Work slowly, count every round, and pin the parts before sewing.

Materials

• Yarn weight: sport weight cotton or cotton blend, size 2, for a firm amigurumi texture.
• Main yellow: head, body, arms, legs, cardigan, sandals, bee details.
• Sky blue: dress, hat, tiny flowers near antennae.
• Black: antenna stalks, bee stripes, bee bodies.
• White: wings, daisies, shoe wings, hat flowers.
• Yellow-orange: flower centers, beak-style nose, honey jar.
• Soft pink: blush, top flower, sandal straps.
• Leaf green: leaves and flower stems on dress.
• Tan: basket, sandal soles, honey jar lid.
• Red and green scraps: fruit for the basket.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll and clothing.
• 2.00 mm crochet hook for flowers, bees, and tiny accessories.
• 8 mm black safety eyes.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors.
• Optional: small amount of black embroidery floss for eyebrows and eye shine securing.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st / sts: stitch / stitches
• R: round or row
• FO: fasten off

Gauge and Texture

Use a tight amigurumi gauge so the stuffing does not show. With a 2.25 mm hook, 8 sc by 8 rounds should measure about 1 in / 2.5 cm. If your stitches are loose, go down a hook size. The pictured doll has even, compact stitches and a softly rounded shape.

Important Construction Notes

• Work most pieces in continuous spiral rounds unless a joined round is clearly stated.
• Stuff the head and body firmly, but keep arms, legs, cardigan, flowers, hat, and accessories lighter.
• The face is slightly tilted and gentle, so place the eyes low on the head, not in the center.
• The antennae lean outward from the top of the head at a diagonal angle.
• The dress is crocheted separately and fitted over the body before final arm placement.
• The cardigan is open-front, cropped, and sewn over the dress straps.
• The small bee bag crosses from the left shoulder to the right hip.

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Head

Use main yellow yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. Stuff firmly as you go. The head should be large, round, and slightly wider than the body, matching the soft doll-like look in the image.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) 6 times. (18)
4. R4: (sc 2, inc) 6 times. (24)
5. R5: (sc 3, inc) 6 times. (30)
6. R6: (sc 4, inc) 6 times. (36)
7. R7: (sc 5, inc) 6 times. (42)
8. R8: (sc 6, inc) 6 times. (48)
9. R9: (sc 7, inc) 6 times. (54)
10. R10-R19: sc around for 10 rounds. (54)
11. Insert safety eyes between R15 and R16, 9 sts apart. The eyes should sit slightly below the horizontal center of the face.
12. R20: (sc 7, dec) 6 times. (48)
13. R21: (sc 6, dec) 6 times. (42)
14. R22: (sc 5, dec) 6 times. (36)
15. R23: (sc 4, dec) 6 times. (30)
16. R24: (sc 3, dec) 6 times. (24)
17. R25: (sc 2, dec) 6 times. (18)
18. R26: (sc 1, dec) 6 times. (12)
19. R27: dec around. (6)

FO and close the remaining hole. Shape the head gently with your hands so the front is softly rounded and the bottom is slightly flattened where it will attach to the neck.

Face Details

• Nose: With yellow-orange yarn, embroider 5 horizontal satin stitches centered between the eyes across R17-R18. Make the nose about 4 sts wide.
• Eyebrows: With black embroidery floss, make one small curved stitch above each eye between R13 and R14. Each brow should curve gently inward.
• Cheeks: Use soft pink yarn. Make 6 sc in MR, sl st to close, FO. Make 2 circles. Sew one cheek below each eye between R17 and R19.
• Eye shine: With white thread, add a tiny stitch near the upper outer edge of each eye if desired.

Body

Use main yellow yarn. The body is smaller than the head and mostly hidden under the blue dress, but it must be firm enough to support the head, arms, and clothing.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) 6 times. (18)
4. R4: (sc 2, inc) 6 times. (24)
5. R5: (sc 3, inc) 6 times. (30)
6. R6-R10: sc around. (30)
7. R11: (sc 8, dec) 3 times. (27)
8. R12-R14: sc around. (27)
9. R15: (sc 7, dec) 3 times. (24)
10. R16-R17: sc around. (24)
11. R18: (sc 6, dec) 3 times. (21)
12. R19: sc around. (21)
13. R20: (sc 5, dec) 3 times. (18)
14. R21: sc around. (18)
15. R22: (sc 1, dec) 6 times. (12)

Stuff the body firmly, especially the neck area. FO, leaving a long tail. Sew the head to the body with the face angled slightly upward. Go around the neck twice with strong stitches so the large head stays stable.

Legs

Make 2 legs with main yellow yarn. The legs are slim with small rounded feet. They extend from under the flared blue dress and point slightly outward.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 3, inc 3, sc 6. (15)
4. R4-R5: sc around. (15)
5. R6: sc 3, dec 3, sc 6. (12)
6. R7-R16: sc around. (12)
7. Lightly stuff the foot and lower leg. Keep the top less stuffed.
8. Flatten the top and crochet through both layers with 6 sc.

FO, leaving a long tail. Sew the legs to the bottom front of the body, 5 sts apart. Angle the feet slightly outward, as shown in the image.

Arms

Make 2 arms with main yellow yarn. The arms are simple rounded tubes, hanging down beside the cardigan sleeves.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: (sc 1, inc) 3 times. (9)
3. R3-R5: sc around. (9)
4. R6: (sc 1, dec) 3 times. (6)
5. R7-R15: sc around. (6)

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Stuff only the lower half lightly. Flatten the top and crochet through both layers with 3 sc. FO, leaving a long tail. Sew arms to the sides of the body at R20 of the body, after the dress and cardigan are fitted.

Tiny White Wings

Make 2 wings with white yarn and a 2.00 mm hook. The wings sit behind the shoulders and peek out from under the yellow cardigan.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) 6 times. (18)
4. R4: sc around. (18)
5. R5: (sc 1, dec) 6 times. (12)
6. Do not stuff heavily. Add only a tiny pinch of fiberfill.
7. Flatten and crochet through both layers with 6 sc.

FO, leaving a long tail. Sew both wings to the back of the body, between body R17 and R20. Place them 2 sts apart, with rounded edges facing outward.

Bee Antennae

The antennae are black stalks with round bee heads at the top. They lean outward and give the doll its charming bee character.

Black Antenna Stalks

Make 2 with black yarn.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2-R12: sc around. (5)

Insert a short piece of pipe cleaner only if the doll is for display. For a child-safe version, use no wire and stuff very lightly with yarn ends. FO, leaving a long tail.

Mini Bee Heads for Antennae

Make 2 small bee balls. Start with yellow yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc around in yellow. (12)
4. R4: change to black, sc around. (12)
5. R5: change to yellow, sc around. (12)
6. R6: change to black, dec around. (6)

Stuff lightly, FO, and close. Embroider two tiny black eyes on the yellow front area using one small stitch each.

Mini Bee Wings

Make 4 wings in white yarn.

1. Ch 4.
2. Work 2 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
3. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew 2 wings to each mini bee, one on each side near the top black stripe. Sew one bee head to the top of each black stalk. Sew the stalks to the head between R5 and R7, about 10 sts apart. Angle them outward.

Top Flower Crown Accent

The doll has a pink flower centered between the antennae, plus small blue and white flowers near the bases.

Large Pink Flower

Use soft pink yarn and a 2.00 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR, sl st to first sc. (6)
2. Petal round: ch 2, 3 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st. Repeat in each of the 6 sts.
3. FO and weave in the center tail.

Use yellow-orange yarn to make the center. Insert yarn through the middle and make 5 small satin stitches. Sew the flower between the antennae, slightly forward on the head.

Small Blue and White Flowers

Make 4 small flowers: 2 sky blue and 2 white.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. Petals: ch 2, sl st in next st, repeat 5 times.

Sew two flowers at the base of each antenna. Keep them close to the head so they look like a floral crown.

Sky Blue Dress

The dress has a fitted bodice and a flared skirt. It is worked from the top down in sky blue yarn. The white daisies and green stems are added later on the front hem.

Dress Bodice

Use sky blue yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. Work in joined rounds for a neat top edge.

1. Ch 32, join with sl st to form a ring. Make sure the chain is not twisted.
2. R1: ch 1, sc in each ch around, sl st to first sc. (32)
3. R2: ch 1, sc 7, ch 5, skip 6 sts, sc 6, ch 5, skip 6 sts, sc 7, sl st. This creates armholes. (30 total sts and chains)
4. R3: ch 1, sc 7, 5 sc in ch space, sc 6, 5 sc in ch space, sc 7, sl st. (30)
5. R4: ch 1, (sc 4, inc) 6 times, sl st. (36)
6. R5: ch 1, sc around, sl st. (36)
7. R6: ch 1, BLO sc around, sl st. (36)

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Flared Skirt

1. R7: ch 2, hdc inc in each BLO stitch around, sl st to first hdc. (72)
2. R8: ch 2, (hdc 5, inc) 12 times, sl st. (84)
3. R9-R13: ch 2, hdc around, sl st. (84)
4. R14: ch 1, (sc 6, inc) 12 times, sl st. (96)
5. R15: ch 1, sc around, sl st. (96)
6. R16: ch 1, reverse sc around for a firm rounded hem, sl st to finish.

FO and weave in ends. Slide the dress over the body from the feet upward before attaching the arms permanently. The skirt should sit wide and round, with the hem falling above the knees.

Dress Straps

Attach sky blue yarn at the front top edge of the bodice, 5 sts from the left armhole.

1. Ch 12, bring chain over the shoulder, and sl st to the matching back top edge.
2. Turn, sl st back across all 12 chains for a firm strap.
3. Repeat on the other side.

The yellow cardigan will partly cover the straps, but they should still show at the neckline.

Daisy Embroidery on Dress

The dress has white daisies across the front hem with yellow centers and green stems. Work the decoration after the dress is on the doll, so you can center everything neatly.

Large Daisies

Make 5 daisies in white yarn with yellow-orange centers.

1. With yellow-orange yarn: 6 sc in MR, sl st to close. FO.
2. Join white yarn to any stitch.
3. Petal round: ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in same center st.
4. Repeat one petal in each of the 6 center stitches.

Sew 3 daisies across the front center of the skirt and 1 daisy toward each side. Place them between skirt R11 and R15.

Green Stems and Leaves

• For each daisy stem, embroider one vertical green stitch from the flower down to the hem.
• For each leaf, make one lazy-daisy embroidery stitch on each side of the stem.
• Use 2 leaves for the center flowers and 1 leaf for each side flower.
• Keep the stems curved slightly so the decoration looks soft and handmade.

Yellow Cropped Cardigan

The cardigan is short, open-front, and slightly boxy. It sits over the blue dress and has two front panels that hang down beside the chest.

Cardigan Body

Use yellow yarn. Work flat in rows.

1. Row 1: ch 35, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (34)
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 6, ch 6, skip 6, sc 10, ch 6, skip 6, sc 6. (34 including chains)
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc 6, 6 sc in ch space, sc 10, 6 sc in ch space, sc 6. (34)
4. Row 4-8: ch 1, turn, sc across. (34)
5. Row 9: ch 1, turn, sc 8, sl st 18 loosely, sc 8. This shapes the lower front opening.

FO. Place the cardigan around the shoulders with the open side at the front. The center back should sit just under the neck. Sew only the upper shoulder area and side edges lightly to the dress.

Cardigan Sleeves

Join yellow yarn to one armhole opening.

1. R1: ch 1, work 14 sc evenly around the armhole, sl st. (14)
2. R2-R8: ch 1, sc around, sl st. (14)
3. R9: ch 1, (sc 5, dec) 2 times, sl st. (12)
4. R10: ch 1, sc around, sl st. (12)

FO and repeat for the second sleeve. Pull the doll’s arms through the sleeves before sewing the arms permanently to the body.

Yellow Crossbody Bee Bag

The small yellow bag sits on the front right side of the skirt. It has a rounded flap and a tiny bee applique. The strap crosses diagonally over the cardigan.

Bag Body

Use yellow-orange yarn and a 2.00 mm hook.

1. Ch 9.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, turn to work along other side of chain, sc 6, inc in last ch. (18)
3. R2: inc, sc 6, inc 3, sc 6, inc 2. (24)
4. R3-R5: sc around. (24)
5. R6: sc 10, ch 1, turn.
6. R7: dec, sc 6, dec. (8)
7. R8: dec, sc 4, dec. (6)
8. R9: sc across. (6)

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FO, leaving a tail. Fold the upper rows over as a flap and stitch the sides lightly. Do not stuff.

Bag Strap

With yellow-orange yarn, ch 58. Sl st back across the chain for strength. Sew one end near the top left shoulder and the other end to the bag at the right hip. The strap should cross the chest diagonally.

Tiny Bee Applique for Bag

1. With yellow yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: change to black, sc around. (12)
4. R4: change to yellow, (sc 1, dec) 4 times. (8)
5. FO and flatten.

Embroider two black eyes on the yellow face. Add 2 white wings using ch 3, sl st back into the same side stitch. Sew the bee to the center of the bag flap.

Sandals

The sandals are tan soles with soft pink straps and tiny bee charms. They are sewn around the yellow feet.

Tan Soles

Make 2 with tan yarn.

1. Ch 8.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work along other side, sc 5, inc in last ch. (16)
3. R2: inc, sc 5, inc 3, sc 5, inc 2. (22)
4. R3: sc around. (22)

FO, leaving a long tail. Place one sole under each foot and sew around the edge.

Pink Sandal Straps

• Join soft pink yarn to the left side of one sole.
• Ch 10, wrap over the top of the foot, and sl st to the opposite side.
• Ch 8, wrap around the ankle, and sl st to the back of the sole.
• Repeat for the second sandal.

Bee Charms for Sandals

Make 2 tiny bees with yellow and black yarn.

1. With yellow yarn, 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2: inc around. (10)
3. R3: change to black, sc around. (10)
4. R4: change to yellow, dec around. (5)

Close each bee. Add two tiny white wing stitches on the sides. Sew one bee to each sandal strap near the ankle.

Sky Blue Sun Hat

The hat is flat and round with a wide brim. It sits beside the doll in the photo, but it is sized to fit over the head if desired.

1. Use sky blue yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.
2. R1: 8 sc in MR. (8)
3. R2: inc around. (16)
4. R3: (sc 1, inc) 8 times. (24)
5. R4: (sc 2, inc) 8 times. (32)
6. R5: (sc 3, inc) 8 times. (40)
7. R6: (sc 4, inc) 8 times. (48)
8. R7: (sc 5, inc) 8 times. (56)
9. R8: (sc 6, inc) 8 times. (64)
10. R9: BLO sc around. (64)
11. R10: sc around. (64)
12. R11: FLO (sc 7, inc) 8 times. (72)
13. R12: (sc 8, inc) 8 times. (80)
14. R13: (sc 9, inc) 8 times. (88)
15. R14: sc around. (88)
16. R15: reverse sc around for a neat brim edge.

FO and weave in ends. The top should look like a neat spiral circle, and the brim should remain flat but slightly flexible.

Hat Band and Flowers

• With yellow yarn, ch 66 and sl st back across. Sew around the base of the crown.
• Make 2 white daisies using the same daisy method from the dress, but use 5 petals instead of 6.
• Sew the daisies to the front of the hat band, slightly off center.

Honey Jar

The small jar is yellow-orange with a tan lid and pale cream trim. It sits beside the doll as a picnic accessory.

Jar Body

Use yellow-orange yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) 6 times. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. R5-R9: sc around. (18)
6. R10: (sc 1, dec) 6 times. (12)
7. Stuff lightly.
8. R11: dec around. (6)

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FO and close the hole.

Lid

Use tan yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) 6 times. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. R5: sc around. (18)

FO, leaving a tail. Sew the lid to the top of the jar. With cream yarn, surface sl st around R5 of the lid for the pale rim.

Market Basket

The basket is tan, softly rectangular, and filled with tiny fruit. It is placed near the doll’s left side in the image.

Basket Base and Sides

Use tan yarn and a 2.00 mm hook.

1. Ch 11.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch, work along other side, sc 8, inc in last ch. (22)
3. R2: inc, sc 8, inc 3, sc 8, inc 2. (28)
4. R3: BLO sc around. (28)
5. R4-R8: sc around. (28)
6. R9: reverse sc around for a woven-looking rim.

FO and weave in ends. Flatten the sides gently to make the basket slightly oval.

Basket Handle

Attach tan yarn to one side of the rim. Ch 22, arch the chain over the basket, and sl st to the opposite side. Turn and work 22 sl sts back across the chain. FO and secure both ends firmly.

Tiny Fruit

Make 4 fruits for the basket: one red berry, one yellow carrot-like piece, one orange piece, and one green leafy top.

Round Berry

1. With red yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc around. (12)
4. R4: dec around. (6)

Stuff lightly and close.

Yellow Carrot Shape

1. With yellow-orange yarn, 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2: sc around. (5)
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) 2 times, sc 1. (7)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (7)

FO and add 2 tiny green leaf stitches at the top.

Small Green Leaf Cluster

• Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, sl st 1.
• Repeat twice from the same starting point for 3 leaves.
• Sew the leaves into the basket behind the fruit.

White Shoulder Ruffles

The image shows small white rounded accents near the shoulders under the cardigan. Add these after the cardigan is sewn.

• Join white yarn at the outer edge of the left shoulder.
• Work ch 2, 2 hdc in same space, sl st in next space.
• Repeat 3 times along the shoulder edge.
• FO and repeat on the right shoulder.

Extra Small Daisies for Shoes and Cardigan Area

Make 4 tiny white flowers to echo the floral theme around the doll.

1. With yellow-orange yarn, 5 sc in MR, sl st closed.
2. Join white yarn, ch 2, sl st in next stitch, repeat 5 times.

Sew two near the shoulder flowers and two close to the sandal straps, if you want the same decorated look as the image. Keep these flowers very small so they do not overpower the bee charms.

Assembly Order

1. Crochet and stuff the head, body, arms, and legs.
2. Sew the head firmly to the body.
3. Sew the legs to the lower body, angled slightly outward.
4. Place the blue dress over the body and adjust the skirt hem.
5. Sew the wings to the back.
6. Place the cardigan over the shoulders and stitch it lightly in place.
7. Insert the arms through the cardigan sleeves and sew the arms to the body.
8. Sew the antennae to the top of the head, leaning outward.
9. Add the flower crown details around the antennae.
10. Decorate the dress with daisies, stems, and leaves.
11. Sew sandals and sandal bee charms to the feet.
12. Add the crossbody bag and strap.
13. Make the hat, honey jar, and basket accessories.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the head angle before finishing all sewing tails. The doll should look relaxed and slightly tilted, with the face turned gently upward. The eyes should be glossy and balanced, and the embroidered brows should look soft rather than surprised.

Secure every flower with at least three small stitches through the center. For the antennae, sew around the base several times so they stand up but still lean outward. Hide all yarn tails inside the head or body using a long needle.

For the cheeks, sew around the outer edge with matching pink yarn. Do not pull too tightly, or the circles may pucker. The cheeks should sit flat and round on the yellow face.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not soak the doll if safety eyes, wire, or delicate embroidery were used.
• Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
• Reshape the dress, hat brim, and antennae while damp if needed.
• Keep small accessories away from very young children.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, firm, and larger than the body.
• The antennae are black with yellow-and-black mini bees at the top.
• The pink flower sits between the antennae.
• The blue dress flares outward and has white daisies along the hem.
• The yellow cardigan is open at the front and cropped above the skirt.
• The bee bag crosses diagonally over the chest.
• The sandals have pink straps and tiny bee charms.
• The hat, honey jar, and basket match the picnic scene.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished bee doll in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Cotton yarn can fade if it is kept near a bright window for a long time. If the hat brim curls, flatten it gently by hand and place it under a light book overnight.

To remove dust, use a soft makeup brush or a cool hair dryer on the lowest setting. Brush around the flowers carefully so the petals do not stretch. For the basket, honey jar, and hat, store them in a small fabric pouch when not displayed.

If the doll is made as a keepsake, avoid hanging it by the antennae or bag strap. Always lift it from the body. This keeps the head, wings, and tiny stitched decorations secure for a long time.