Buzz into cuteness with the Amigurumi Bee Gnome, a sweet and quirky crochet project that’s sure to bring smiles and springtime charm! 🐝🧶 With its fuzzy yellow stripes, whimsical wings, and signature gnome beard peeking out beneath a pointy bee-themed hat, this little character is a delightful mashup of garden whimsy and cozy folklore. Whether perched on a shelf, gifted to a bee-loving friend, or added to your seasonal décor, this gnome is ready to pollinate joy wherever it lands.
Perfect for crocheters who love playful mashups and expressive details, this pattern offers plenty of room for creative flair. Add tiny flowers to the hat, stitch in a honey pot accessory, or customize the colors for a whole hive of personalities. Whether you’re celebrating spring, supporting your local beekeepers, or just indulging your love of adorable amigurumi, the Bee Gnome is a buzz-worthy way to stitch up happiness—one cheerful loop at a time! 🌼🧵
🐝 Bee Gnome Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
This whimsical Bee Gnome features a tall floppy striped hat with two tiny bees, a fluffy white beard, rounded nose, long dangling striped legs, oversized yellow shoes with laces, and cozy mittens. Designed to closely match the reference photo, the striping is tight and consistent, the proportions are soft and balanced, and the details feel warm and handmade.
Perfect for shelves, seasonal décor, or gifting.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate
Includes color striping, shaping, fringe beard, boot construction with lace shaft, and multi-part assembly.
📏 Finished Size
• Full height (including hat): 36–40 cm (14–16 in)
• Sitting height: 22–24 cm
🧶 Materials
Worsted / Category 4 yarn
• Golden Yellow – hat stripes, legs, arms, mittens, boots
• Brown / Taupe – body, hat stripes, legs, arms
• Beige / Cream – nose
• White – beard and bee wings
• Black – bee heads, stripes, antennae
Tools
• 3.5–4.0 mm crochet hook
• Polyfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• Optional: thin craft wire for shaping hat
• Optional: pet brush for beard
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off
st – stitch
🪡 Body (Rounded & Weighted)
Worked in continuous rounds.
Start with brown
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Stripe pattern (2 rounds per color):
R7–8: brown
R9–10: yellow
R11–12: brown
R13–14: yellow
R15–16: brown
R17–18: yellow
Base shaping:
R19: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R20: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R21: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly. Flatten base slightly so gnome sits well.
FO and close.
🪡 Legs (Make 2 – Long & Dangly)
Start with yellow
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
Stripe pattern (2 rounds each):
R3–4: yellow
R5–6: brown
R7–8: yellow
R9–10: brown
R11–12: yellow
R13–14: brown
R15–18: yellow
Lightly stuff only top third.
FO, leave long tail.
👢 Boots (Make 2)
Boot Toe & Sole
With yellow
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–6: sc around (24)
Toe shaping:
R7: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R8: sc around (18)
Boot Shaft (where laces go)
R9: (sc, inc) ×9 (27)
R10–15: sc around (27)
Stuff toe firmly. Leave shaft unstuffed.
FO.
Insert leg into boot opening and sew securely inside.
🧵 Boot Laces – Detailed Drawstring & Bow Method
With yellow yarn, make a lace:
Ch 32–36 (long enough to wrap front of boot twice).
FO.
How to weave the lace:
- Thread lace onto yarn needle.
- Starting at the lower front of the boot shaft, insert needle from inside to outside.
- Cross diagonally to the opposite side and insert back in.
- Continue weaving upward in a criss-cross (X) pattern just like real shoelaces.
- Leave two equal ends at the top front.
How to tie the bow:
- Tie a small overhand knot first to hold tension.
- Make two loops (“bunny ears”).
- Cross loops and pull one through to form a bow.
- Adjust loops so bow sits centered on boot front.
- Trim ends slightly if needed.
This creates the soft decorative bow seen in the photo.
🪡 Arms (Make 2)
Start with brown
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2–3: brown
R4–5: yellow
R6–7: brown
R8–9: yellow
R10–11: brown
R12: yellow
Stuff lightly.
FO.
🪡 Mittens (Make 2)
With yellow
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–5: sc around (12)
R6: (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
Insert arm end inside mitten, fold opening closed, sew shut.
🪡 Hat (Tall Extra-Long Floppy Cone)
Stripe rhythm: 2 yellow / 2 brown
Start with yellow
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–4: yellow
R5–6: brown
Increase rounds:
R7–8: (sc, inc) ×6 → 18
R9–10: (2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
R11–12: (3 sc, inc) ×6 → 30
R13–14: (4 sc, inc) ×6 → 36
R15–16: (5 sc, inc) ×6 → 42
R17–18: (6 sc, inc) ×6 → 48
Work straight in stripe pattern until hat measures 30–35 cm long.
Brim (rolled edge)
Next round: (7 sc, inc) ×6 → 54
Next round: sc around (54)
FO. Do not overstuff. Optional wire may be added for shaping curl.
🪡 Nose
With beige
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
Stuff firmly. Sew under brim.
🧔 Beard (Long & Fluffy)
Cut 70–90 strands of white yarn (12–15 cm).
Latch-hook densely beneath nose.
Brush gently and trim into tapered shape.
🐝 Mini Bees (Make 2)
Bee Body
Start black
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: sc around (12)
Yellow:
R4: sc around (12)
Black:
R5: sc around (12)
Yellow:
R6: sc around (12)
R7: (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
R8: sc around (9)
Lightly stuff. FO.
Antennae (2 per bee)
With black:
Ch 6, sl st back down chain.
Wings (2 per bee)
With white:
Ch 8
sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
🧵 Final Assembly
• Sew legs to lower front of body
• Attach arms to sides
• Insert legs into boots and secure
• Pull hat down and sew brim lightly
• Sew nose under brim
• Attach beard
• Sew bees onto brown hat stripes vertically
🌟 Finished Bee Gnome
Your Bee Gnome is now complete — floppy, fluffy, striped, and full of personality. His hat curls gently, his beard flows long and soft, and his boots feature realistic criss-cross laces tied into bows just like the photo.
Perfect for spring décor, farmhouse shelves, or as a cheerful handmade gift for bee lovers everywhere. 🐝💛🧶
Grazie 🌹