Knitting your own toys is a delightful and rewarding craft, perfect for creating personalized gifts or adding a handmade touch to your home decor. In this guide, we will take you through the simple steps to knit an adorable bumblebee toy. With its bright colors and charming design, this bumblebee toy is sure to bring joy to both the maker and the recipient. Gather your materials, find a cozy spot, and let's get started on this buzz-worthy knitting project!
Skill Level
Beginner
Finished Size
6.5 cm / 2 1/2 in
Bumblebee Toy Knitting Instructions
Create this adorable bumblebee toy by knitting colorful stripes in the round. The wings are crafted with a single strand of mohair yarn, giving them a delicate, transparent look. The antennae and legs are made using simple fringes, adding to the toy's charming and whimsical details.
Needles
4 double-pointed needles 6” (15 cm)
Needle Size
US 3 (3.25 mm)
Yarn
(Sport) 100% Wool (50 g/ 175 m/ 191 yds)
(Lace) 75% Mohair, 25% Silk (25 g/ 210 m/ 230 yds)
Yarn Amount
approx.1-2 g for all yarns
Color 1: Yellow (mohair only)
Color 2: White (wool) + Yellow (mohair)
Color 3: Black (wool) + Dark Brown (mohair)
Color 4: White (mohair only)
Gauge
24 sts and 33 rnds = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm
Abbreviations
CO cast on
rnd(s) round(s)
st(s) stitch(es)
RS right side
WS wrong side
k knit
p purl
m1 make 1 stitch
m1L make 1 stitch left
m1R make 1 stitch right
k2tog knit 2 stitches together
ssk slip, slip, and knit
Body
(Color 1) Circular cast on 12 sts on 3 needles *always use a working needle to knit
Rnd 1: knit
Rnd 2: k2, m1 (18 sts)
Rnd 3: knit
Rnd 4-6: change to color 2, knit 3 rnds
Rnd 7-8: change to color 3, knit 2 rnds
Rnd 9: change to color 2, knit 1 rnd
Rnd 10-13: change to color 1, knit 4 rnds
Rnd 14-18: change to color 3, knit 5 rnds
Rnd 19: change to color 2, knit 1 rnd
Rnd 20-22: change to color 1, knit 3 rnds
Rnd 23-25: change to color 3, knit 3 rnds
Rnd 26: k1, k2tog (12 sts)
Rnd 27-28: knit 2 rnds
Rnd 29: k2tog (6 sts)
Stuff the bee lightly, and make a gather bind-off.
Wings
(Color 4) CO 4 sts, knit flat.
Row 1(WS): purl
Row 2(RS): k1, m1L, k2, m1R, k1 (6 sts)
Row 3: purl
Row 4: k1, m1L, k4, m1R, k1 (8 sts)
Row 5: purl
Row 6: knit
Row 7: purl
For right-wing
Row 8: k1, k2tog, k5 (7 sts)
Row 9: purl
Row 10: k1, k2tog, k4 (6 sts)
Row 11: purl
Row 12: k1, k2tog, k3 (5 sts)
Row 13: purl
Row 14: k1, k2tog, k2 (4 sts)
Row 15: purl, and bind-off.
For left-wing
Row 8: k5, ssk, k1 (7 sts)
Row 9: purl
Row 10: k4, ssk, k1 (6 sts)
Row 11: purl
Row 12: k3, ssk, k1 (5 sts)
Row 13: purl
Row 14: k2, ssk, k1 (4 sts)
Row 15: purl, and bind-off.
Finishing
Sew the wings on the center of the body.
I am using black yarn to create fringes for the legs and antennae. 6 for the legs, and 2 for the antennae. You can also try using wire for them.
Now, you have your little bumblebee companion!
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