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Honey Bee Knitting Pattern for Beginners

Name: Honey Bee Knitting Pattern for Beginners
Brand: So Simple Knit
SKU: bee_knitting_pattern
Price: 2.44 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (31 reviews)

5.0 31 reviews

$2.44

Difficulty: Intermediate

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This adorable little bee makes a charming decoration for your home or car. It can also be used as a photo prop, a cute keychain for your backpack or keys, or as a small toy for children.The bee is knitted flat by working back and forth in rows. The wings and antennae are knitted separately and then sewn onto the body.

The pattern is beginner-friendly. The recommended yarn is listed in the pattern, but you can also substitute it with similar yarns. The pattern is written in English and worked flat in turning rows.

SIZE

Gauge: 6 stitches and 10 rows in a 1 × 1 in (2.5 × 2.5 cm) swatch worked in stockinette stitch using US 2 (2.75 mm) needles.

Using the recommended yarn and gauge, the finished bee measures approximately 2½ × 2½ inches (6.5 × 6.5 cm including the wings).

If you use a different yarn or needle size, the finished size of the toy may vary.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

The PDF pattern includes:

Row-by-row instructions so you can easily follow each step
Detailed instructions for knitting the bee toy
Step-by-step photos and helpful video guidance
A list of abbreviations and explanations of all techniques used
A complete materials list

The pattern is 10 pages long and written in English.
It is designed for beginners. The yarn used for the sample is listed in the pattern, but similar yarns can also be used.

SKILL LEVEL

This knitting pattern is suitable for beginners.

If you have any questions while working on the toy, feel free to contact me and I will be happy to help.

To make this bee, you only need to know how to knit and purl. All other steps are explained with photos and videos, so the process is easy to follow. You can do it!

MATERIALS AND TOOLS

To knit the bee toy you will need:

Yarn
- For the body and antennae I used Alize Lanagold Fine – 3.53 oz (100 g) / 426 yds (390 m), 49% wool, 51% acrylic
- For the wings I used YarnArt Jeans – 1.76 oz (50 g) / 174 yds (160 m)
You may substitute with similar wool or cotton yarn with comparable yardage.

Suitable alternatives include:
— Alize Cotton Gold – 3.53 oz (100 g) / 361 yds (330 m)
— Gazzal Baby Cotton – 1.76 oz (50 g) / 150 yds (165 m)

Each bee requires approximately 0.35 oz (10 g) of yarn.
Knitting needles
- Addi Crazy Trio needles or double-pointed needles
- I used US 2 (2.75 mm)
- Depending on your yarn and gauge, you may use needles from US 0 (1.75 mm) to US 2 (3 mm).
Toy stuffing (holofiber, polyester fiberfill, etc.)
Yarn or sewing thread for embroidering the eyes and mouth (I used black sewing thread)
Scissors
Sewing needle

If you have any issues accessing your files, feel free to message me info@sosimpleknit.com.

Because digital patterns are protected intellectual property, they cannot be returned or exchanged. All sales are final. Thank you for your purchase!

What our customers say

I knitted 24 of these for my rainbow guids when they got their bee keepers badge they loved them.

Elaine ★★★★★
Lovely pattern. Explained very well

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No issues, easy to follow pattern and easy download. Would use again.

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Excellent pattern, detailed with helpful diagrams. Thank you.

Pauline ★★★★★
Just what I wanted Looks fab

Sharon ★★★★★
Nice little bee, knitted up quickly, clear pattern instructions

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I wasn't aware it was a pattern to download. It was for a gift for my 86 year old mum...who couldn’t print it...just maybe make it clear ?

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Brilliant, easy print out very fair price

Emily ★★★★★
Great pattern for a beginner like me! I got to practice switching colors, increasing and decreasing rows, and mattress stitch. I liked that there were videos to help if I got stuck.

Courtney ★★★★★
Perfect for what i needed, an easy pattern to follow and made the cutest bumble bee favours for my little ones party

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item looks great once knitted

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Great little pattern easy to follow, quick delivery

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Elizabeth ★★★★★
Super cute pattern, bought as a gift and printed it for my Great Grandmother. I'm sure she'll love making it ❤️

BerryBud ★★★★★
Cute little bumble bee I hope to make very soon.

Mrs ★★★★★
Lovely pattern made lovely bee!

Linda ★★★★★
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Jo ★★★★★
Instructions were easy to follow. My bee came out beautiful!

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Such a wonderful pattern and very beginner friendly!!

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Really looking forward to making this :)

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Great item! Knitted up for a secret Santa present for a bee lover

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Great pattern, really easy to follow and looks super cute!

Charlotte ★★★★★
My daughter asked me to make this to use in a 'Will you bee my maid of honour?' box. It was perfect!

Karen ★★★★★
The instructions were easy to follow. Bee turned out wonderfully

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