Description
This bumblebee crochet kit holds the yarn, tools and stuffing to make a chubby little bee with black and yellow stripes, white wings and a shy smile. Inside you will find three bundles of yarn in yellow, black and white, a crochet hook with a red handle, a bag of soft stuffing, a needle, two stitch markers and two plastic eyes, with an illustrated instruction sheet to guide you. Finished, the bee measures roughly 13cm long, 9cm high and 6cm wide, a happy handful. As with any handmade piece, your own tension may make yours slightly larger or smaller.
We recommend it for intermediate crocheters who already know their way around a hook and want a satisfying project to practise working in the round. The instruction sheet explains the abbreviations it uses, from chain stitch and magic ring to slip stitch and half double crochet, so the pattern is clear once you have the basics. It makes a thoughtful gift for a crocheter ready for a step up from flat squares, or a calm evening of making for yourself. When the last stitch is done, the little bee sits sweetly on a bookshelf, a desk or a bedside table.
Every piece is worked by you, so the finish is your own: the stitches build the round body, the stripes change colour as you go, and the plastic eyes come with backs that fix them in place. Two stitch markers help you keep count of your rounds. It all arrives in a brown card box with a hanging tab, neat enough to give just as it is. Once your bee is finished, keep it looking fresh with a light dust, or dab any marks gently with a slightly damp cloth. Give it to a fellow crocheter with a card, or keep it for a quiet night in and enjoy every stitch.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Length |
13cm |
| Width |
6cm |
| Height |
9cm |
| Weight |
0.036KG |
Frequently Asked
What size is the finished bumblebee?
Made to the pattern, the bumblebee measures roughly 13cm long, 9cm high and 6cm wide, though your own tension may change it slightly.
What comes in the crochet kit?
You get yellow, black and white yarn, a crochet hook, stuffing, a needle, two stitch markers, two plastic eyes and an illustrated instruction sheet.
Is this crochet kit suitable for beginners?
We recommend it for intermediate crocheters. It suits those who already know the basic stitches and are comfortable working in the round.
Which stitches does the pattern use?
The instruction sheet lists its abbreviations, including chain stitch, magic ring, slip stitch, double crochet and half double crochet.
Does it make a good gift?
Yes. It comes in a neat brown card box with a hanging tab, so it makes a thoughtful gift for a crocheter looking for a fresh project.
How do I care for the finished bee?
Give it a light dust from time to time, and dab any marks gently with a slightly damp cloth rather than soaking it.