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Crochet Bee Gnome – Free Pattern

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A crocheted gnome doll with a long beard, wearing a yellow and brown striped hat adorned with crochet bees, sitting on a wooden surface.
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Buzz into the sunny seasons with the Crochet Bee Gnome, a cheerful little character that’s sure to bring a smile to your face! 🐝🧶 Dressed in bold bee stripes and topped with buzzing little bees on his hat, this gnome is a playful blend of whimsy and warmth. His fluffy beard, striped legs, and bright yellow shoes make him the perfect handmade accent for spring or summer décor—whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a garden nook, or gifted to a fellow bee lover.

Perfect for crocheters who enjoy vibrant colors and charming details, this pattern invites you to stitch up a gnome that’s as sweet as honey. Add a tiny flower, personalize his hat, or create a whole hive of bee-themed friends to keep him company. The Crochet Bee Gnome is a joyful way to celebrate sunshine, creativity, and a touch of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵🌼

A crocheted gnome doll with a long beard, wearing a yellow and brown striped hat adorned with crochet bees, sitting on a wooden surface.
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🐝 Crochet Bee Gnome Pattern

This cheerful crochet gnome features bold yellow and brown bee stripes, adorable bees perched on his hat, a fluffy white beard, and yellow lace-up sneakers!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – involves amigurumi shaping, color changes, faux fur beard, and small appliqué bees.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 25–30 cm (10–12 inches) tall when seated

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn:
    • Yellow (main color)
    • Brown/chocolate
    • White
    • Black
  • Faux fur or brushed white yarn (for beard)
  • Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Black embroidery thread
  • Wire (optional, for hat shaping)
  • Small brown shoelaces or embroidery floss
  • Yarn needle & scissors

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR = Magic Ring
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
  • dec = decrease (sc2tog)
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • ch = chain
  • FO = fasten off
  • BLO = back loop only

🏠 Pattern Instructions

Body (yellow & brown stripes)

Start with yellow.

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc × 6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)

Rounds 7–11: sc around in yellow (36) (5 rounds)

Switch to brown: Rounds 12–16: sc around in brown (36) (5 rounds)

Switch to yellow: Rounds 17–21: sc around in yellow (36) (5 rounds)

Switch to brown: Rounds 22–26: sc around in brown (36) (5 rounds – optional, may be hidden by beard)

  1. (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
  2. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
  3. sc around (24)

FO, stuff firmly.

Legs (make 2, bold stripes with white accents)

Start with yellow.

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. (sc, inc) × 3 (9)

Continue striping pattern with white accent lines:

  • Rounds 3–6: yellow (9) (4 rounds)
  • Round 7: white (9) (1 round)
  • Rounds 8–11: brown (9) (4 rounds)
  • Round 12: white (9) (1 round)
  • Rounds 13–16: yellow (9) (4 rounds)
  • Round 17: white (9) (1 round)
  • Rounds 18–21: brown (9) (4 rounds)
  • Round 22: white (9) (1 round)
  • Rounds 23–26: yellow (9) (4 rounds)
  • Round 27: white (9) (1 round)
  • Rounds 28–31: brown (9) (4 rounds)

FO, stuff lightly. Legs should be quite long and boldly striped with white accents.

Shoes (yellow sneakers with laces)

Start with yellow.

Sole:

  1. Ch 8, starting in 2nd ch from hook: 6 sc, 3 sc in last ch, continue on other side: 5 sc, inc (16)
  2. inc, 5 sc, inc × 3, 5 sc, inc × 2 (22)
  3. BLO: sc around (22) (creates ridge)

Sides: 4. sc around (22) 5. sc around (22) 6. sc around (22)

Shape toe: 7. 7 sc, dec × 4, 7 sc (18) 8. 6 sc, dec × 3, 6 sc (15)

Ankle: 9–11. sc around (15) (3 rounds)

FO, leave long tail.

Adding laces:

  • With brown embroidery floss or thin yarn, create 3–4 pairs of small stitches on each side of ankle opening (like eyelets – rounds 10-11)
  • Thread brown lace through in criss-cross pattern
  • Tie in bow at top
  • Optional: Add tiny bit of glue or stitches to keep laces in place

Insert stuffed legs into shoes and sew securely to leg opening.

Arms (make 2, yellow)

Start with yellow.

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. (sc, inc) × 3 (9) 3–5. sc around (9)

Optional: Add brown stripe at wrist 6–8. brown sc around (9)

Continue in yellow: 9–16. sc around (9)

FO, stuff lightly.

Nose (beige/tan)

With beige or light brown yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc × 6 (12) 3–4. sc around (12)
  3. (sc, dec) × 4 (8)

FO, stuff lightly and close. This will be hidden mostly by beard.

Beard (faux fur)

  • Cut approximately 30–40 strands of white faux fur yarn, each 10–12 cm long
  • Attach around and below nose area using latch-hook method or by sewing through the body
  • Create a full, fluffy beard that covers lower third of body
  • Trim to desired shape and fullness

Hat (tall striped cone with pom-pom)

Start with brown.

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. (sc, inc) × 3 (9)
  3. (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
  4. (3 sc, inc) × 3 (15)
  5. (4 sc, inc) × 3 (18)
  6. (5 sc, inc) × 3 (21)
  7. (6 sc, inc) × 3 (24)
  8. (7 sc, inc) × 3 (27)
  9. (8 sc, inc) × 3 (30)
  10. (9 sc, inc) × 3 (33)
  11. (10 sc, inc) × 3 (36)

Now begin bold stripe pattern:

  • Rounds 12–16: brown (36) (5 rounds)
  • Rounds 17–21: yellow (36) (5 rounds)
  • Rounds 22–26: brown (36) (5 rounds)
  • Rounds 27–31: yellow (36) (5 rounds)
  • Rounds 32–36: brown (36) (5 rounds)
  • Rounds 37–41: yellow (36) (5 rounds)

Begin decreasing for hat tip: 42. (10 sc, dec) × 3 (33) 43–47. yellow (33) 48. (9 sc, dec) × 3 (30) 49–52. brown (30) 53. (8 sc, dec) × 3 (27) 54–57. brown (27) 58. (7 sc, dec) × 3 (24) 59–61. yellow (24) 62. (6 sc, dec) × 3 (21) 63–64. yellow (21) 65. (5 sc, dec) × 3 (18) 66. yellow (18) 67. (4 sc, dec) × 3 (15) 68. brown (15) 69. (3 sc, dec) × 3 (12) 70. (2 sc, dec) × 3 (9) 71. (sc, dec) × 3 (6)

FO, stuff hat lightly. Insert wire through center if desired for poseable curl.

Pom-pom for hat tip: Make small yellow pom-pom or crochet small ball:

  • MR, 6 sc (6)
  • inc × 6 (12)
  • sc around × 2 (12)
  • dec × 6 (6)
  • FO, stuff, sew to hat tip

Bees (make 2)

Body: Start with yellow.

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc × 6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)

Rounds 4–5: yellow (18)

Switch to black: Rounds 6–7: black (18)

Switch to yellow: Rounds 8–9: yellow (18)

  1. (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
  2. dec × 6 (6)

FO, stuff firmly.

Wings (make 4 total, 2 per bee): With white yarn:

  • Ch 6
  • In 2nd ch from hook: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st
  • FO

Sew two wings onto back of each bee.

Face (optional): Embroider small black dots for eyes and smile with black thread.

🪡 Assembly

  1. Legs & Shoes: Insert stuffed legs into shoes, sew securely. Attach to bottom of body in sitting position (legs forward).
  2. Arms: Sew to sides of body at shoulder height.
  3. Nose: Position in center of body, approximately 1/3 down from top.
  4. Beard: Attach faux fur strands generously around and below nose, creating full fluffy beard.
  5. Hat: Place striped hat on top of body, covering upper portion. Sew securely all around base. Curl the tip to one side.
  6. Bees: Attach both bees to hat – one near the tip/curl area, one on the front/side of hat. Position them as if landing or flying around the hat.
  7. Shoe laces: Add final touches to laces, creating neat bows.

🎉 Final Touches

  • Brush out the beard for maximum fluffiness
  • Position the hat curl to your preference
  • Adjust bee placement for personality
  • Your bee gnome is ready to brighten any space!

Perfect for spring and summer décor, garden lovers, or as a cheerful gift! 🐝✨💛


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