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Potted Crochet Succulent & Cactus Amigurumi Pattern
By Olivia Bennett • Original URL: https://crochetwitholivia.com/potted-crochet-succulent-amigurumi-pattern/
Crochet a squishy, beginner-friendly amigurumi bumblebee in continuous single crochet rounds with cute fluttery white wings.
Skill Level: Beginner
Hook Size: 3.75 mm (US F-5) for Worsted
Total Time: 45 mins
Yield: 1 Plush Bee (approx. 4.5" long)
Yarn Weight: Category 4 Worsted Yarn (or Category 6 Plush Chenille)
Gauge: 18 sc x 20 rnds = 4" (tight tension)
Materials & Tools
35 yds Honey Yellow worsted yarn
18 yds Dark Brown or Charcoal worsted yarn
10 yds Pure White worsted yarn (wings)
Small handful of polyester fiberfill stuffing
Pair of 9 mm or 10 mm black safety eyes + pink blush yarn scrap
3.75 mm (US F-5) crochet hook
Locking stitch marker (essential for continuous spirals!)
Tapestry needle & scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring | sc – single crochet | inc – 2 sc in same st | invdec – invisible single crochet decrease (front loops only)
Pattern Instructions
Rounds 1–5 (Yellow): R1: 6 sc in MR (6). R2: inc around (12). R3: *sc, inc* x6 (18). R4: *2 sc, inc* x6 (24). R5: *3 sc, inc* x6 (30).
Rounds 6–8 (Yellow): Sc in each st around (30). Insert safety eyes between R6 & R7, 6 sts apart; embroider tiny pink cheeks.
Rounds 9–17 (Stripes): R9–11: With Brown, sc around (30). R12–14: With Yellow, sc around (30). R15–17: With Brown, sc around (30).
Rounds 18–22 (Yellow Close): R18: *3 sc, invdec* x6 (24). R19: *2 sc, invdec* x6 (18) — stuff firmly! R20: *sc, invdec* x6 (12). R21: invdec x6 (6). Fasten off and cinch front loops closed.
Wings (Make 2 in White): R1: 6 sc in MR (6). R2: inc around (12). R3: *sc, inc* x6 (18). Fold circle slightly and sew side-by-side onto top of first brown stripe!
Pattern Notes
For babies and toddlers under 3, skip plastic safety eyes and stitch French knots or sleepy curved eyelashes with black cotton yarn.
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