Honeycomb Hideaway: A Beginner-Friendly Crochet Bee & Hexagon Pattern

Are you looking for a quick, adorable, and satisfying crochet project? This Honeycomb Hideaway pattern is the perfect way to spend a cozy afternoon. You'll create a plump, striped bee resting on a textured honeycomb hexagon. It’s a fantastic project for beginners, using only basic stitches like the magic circle, single crochet, increases, and decreases. The result is a whimsical piece of decor that makes a wonderful gift for nature lovers, teachers, or anyone who appreciates handmade charm. Let’s grab your hook and get started!

Materials Needed

Before we dive into the stitches, let's gather our supplies. This project uses simple, readily available materials. Here’s exactly what you’ll need:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in four colors:
  • Yellow (for the bee's body)
  • Black (for the bee's stripes)
  • Honey Gold (for the honeycomb)
  • White (for the wings)
• Crochet Hook: 6.5 mm (K-10.5) hook. This larger hook with worsted weight yarn creates a lovely, dense fabric that's perfect for amigurumi.
• Yarn Needle: For sewing pieces together and weaving in ends.
• Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing: To give your bee a plump, huggable shape.
• Stitch Marker: To keep track of your rounds, especially when working in a spiral.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Let's break this down into manageable parts. We'll start with the bee, then make the wings, and finish with the honeycomb base. Don't worry if it feels like a lot—each step is simple and repetitive!

Abbreviations

First, let's get familiar with the terms we'll be using:

• mc: Magic circle (also known as a magic ring)
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• ch: Chain

Bee Body (Make 1)

We'll work the bee's body in a continuous spiral, starting from the bottom and working our way up. Use your stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

1. Round 1: With yellow yarn, make a magic circle and work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the tail to close the circle tightly. (6 stitches)
2. Round 2: Work 1 inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
3. Round 3: *Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
4. Round 4: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (24 stitches)
5. Round 5: *Sc in the next 3 stitches, inc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (30 stitches)
6. Rounds 6-10: Sc in each stitch around for 5 rounds. (30 stitches) This creates the bee's plump belly.
7. Round 11: Switch to black yarn. Sc in each stitch around. (30 stitches)
8. Round 12: Switch back to yellow yarn. Sc in each stitch around. (30 stitches)
9. Round 13: Switch to black yarn. Sc in each stitch around. (30 stitches)
10. Round 14: Switch to yellow yarn. Sc in each stitch around. (30 stitches)
11. Round 15: Switch to black yarn. Sc in each stitch around. (30 stitches)
12. Round 16: Switch to yellow yarn. Sc in each stitch around. (30 stitches)
13. Round 17: *Sc in the next 3 stitches, dec in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (24 stitches)
14. Round 18: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
15. Stuff firmly: Now is the time to stuff your bee with fiberfill. Make sure it's nice and plump, but not so tight that the stitches stretch.
16. Round 19: *Sc in the next stitch, dec in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (12 stitches)
17. Round 20: Dec around. (6 stitches)
18. Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use the yarn needle to weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close the hole. Weave in the end securely.

Wings (Make 2)

These simple oval wings are quick to make and add the perfect finishing touch.

1. Round 1: With white yarn, make a magic circle and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)
2. Round 2: Work 1 inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
3. Round 3: *Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
4. Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Set aside.

Honeycomb Hexagon (Make 1)

This flat, textured hexagon is the perfect base for your bee. It's worked in the round, just like the body, but we'll finish it off flat.

1. Round 1: With honey gold yarn, make a magic circle and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)
2. Round 2: Work 1 inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
3. Round 3: *Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
4. Round 4: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (24 stitches)
5. Round 5: *Sc in the next 3 stitches, inc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (30 stitches)
6. Round 6: *Sc in the next 4 stitches, inc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (36 stitches)
7. Round 7: *Sc in the next 5 stitches, inc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (42 stitches)
8. Round 8: *Sc in the next 6 stitches, inc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (48 stitches)
9. Finish: Fasten off and weave in the ends. Your hexagon is complete!

Assembly

Now for the fun part—putting it all together!

1. Sew the Wings: Position the two wings side-by-side on the top of the bee's back, just behind the head area. Use the long tails and your yarn needle to sew them on securely. Weave in the ends.
2. Attach the Bee: Center the bee on top of the honeycomb hexagon. Using a length of yellow or honey gold yarn, sew the bee securely to the center of the hexagon. Make sure it's attached firmly by going through the bottom stitches of the bee and the top loops of the hexagon.
3. Optional Hanging Loop: If you'd like to hang your creation, chain 15 stitches with honey gold yarn. Attach the ends of the chain to the top edge of the hexagon with a slip stitch or by sewing them in place. This creates a cute loop for hanging.
4. Weave in All Ends: Take your yarn needle and carefully weave in any remaining loose ends to give your project a clean, professional finish.

And there you have it—your very own Honeycomb Hideaway! This charming piece is perfect for a shelf, a desk, or as a heartfelt handmade gift. The combination of the plump, striped bee and the textured honeycomb is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Happy crocheting!