Crochet Bee - Handmade Cotton Plush With Crochet Wings

A crochet bee is a small striped body with two crochet wings and a friendly stitched face, about 14 cm long. There is a loop at the top, so it hangs from a window catch, a plant hook or a shelf edge, and it is bought for garden-themed rooms and for nurseries in equal measure.

How it is put together

1. Stripes first. The body is worked in the round, changing colour every few rounds, with the ends carried inside.
2. Wings next. Two wings are crocheted as flat ovals and sewn to the back, angled slightly up so they do not droop.
3. Face last. Eyes and a small smile are embroidered once the body is closed, which keeps the stitches even.

Where a Crochet Bee is usually hung

Most go in a window. The loop is short, which keeps the body close to the catch and stops it swinging into the glass, and the yellow reads well against daylight. Others go on a plant hook in a kitchen, or along a shelf of books as a line of three.

Weight is the reason it hangs so easily. A crochet bee filled with polyester fibre weighs very little, so a drawing pin, a cup hook or a loop of garden twine will hold it. On a shelf the same piece sits flat on its underside with the wings clear of the surface.

Crochet Bee specification

Made to order and shipped worldwide

Each one is crocheted after you order, which takes 5 to 10 working days, and is then posted from Hanoi with tracking.

Care

Hand wash in cool water with a mild soap. Press the water out with a towel rather than wringing the piece, reshape it with your fingers while it is still damp, then let it air dry away from direct sunlight. Cotton keeps its shape well once it has dried. There is more detail in our amigurumi care guide.

Questions people ask

Can the crochet bee be given to a baby?

The standard version has an embroidered face and no hard parts, so it suits a nursery. Hang it out of reach.

Are the wings stiff?

They are soft and hold their angle because of where they are sewn, not because of any stiffening or wire.

Can I order three for a window?

Yes, and a group of three at different heights is the most common way people use them.

Can you make it in muted colours?

Easily. Mustard with grey, or cream with soft brown, both work and cost no more than the standard pair.

Small pieces in the same spirit as this crochet bee are listed in other toys and souvenirs, the full range sits in the shop, and if you are curious how these are worked, start with amigurumi for beginners.