How to Crochet Zombie Bee Amigurumi for Halloween
Let’s crochet a bee amigurumi for Halloween with this crochet mini zombie bee tutorial that features a scary color combo and a wound stitch perfect for beginners. Very little sewing is needed for crocheting this amigurumi bee within 30 minutes. It will become your favorite bag charm for a trick-or-treat bag, a pocket companion, and a Halloween ornament.
If you are interested in crocheting this zombie bee for this Halloween, continue reading till the end of this post for the complete tutorial.
The designer of this zombie amigurumi is @fromlittlespot – this is the part III of Halloween mini amigurumi. She is also popular for her cute bag charms. In respect for the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
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Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. The tutorial uses basic crochet stitches (single crochet, half double crochet, double, and treble crochet with increases and decreases) and introduces the FLO and BLO stitches. You will also need the embroidery and basic sewing.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 14 minutes only. (perfect for if you are looking for a last-minute Halloween amigurumi for using as a bag charm.)
Personalization Tips: You can also use the plush yarn for crocheting a soft and huggable bee amigurumi toy. You can also leave the zombie theme and crochet a simple bumblebee amigurumi just by changing the colors.
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Supplies Needed
Gather the following crochet materials and tools for crocheting this mini zombie bee amigurumi:
- 3.00mm hook
- 5 ply milk cotton yarns (2mm thickness)
- 5mm plastic eyes
- needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Crochet Abbreviation Guide
To read the on-screen instructions for crocheting this Halloween bee for beginners, make sure you are familiar with the abbreviations and crochet techniques:
- ch (Chain): Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
- sc (Single Crochet): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through both loops.
- hdc (Half Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull through, yarn over, pull through all three loops.
- dc (Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops twice.
- tr (Treble Crochet): Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops three times.
- inc (Increase): Work two stitches (same type) into the same stitch.
- dec (Decrease): Partially work across two stitches, then pull through all loops on the hook to finish.
- blo (Back Loop Only): Crochet into the back loop of the stitch only.
- flo (Front Loop Only): Crochet into the front loop of the stitch only.
