Knitted Teeny Tiny Bee

The Knitted Teeny Tiny Bee is an adorable and charming little creation that brings warmth and joy to anyone who lays eyes on it. With its delicate stitches and vibrant colors, this tiny bee exudes a sense of coziness and sweetness. Whether perched on a shelf or attached to a keychain, the Knitted Teeny Tiny Bee is sure to bring a smile to your face and brighten up your day. Its small size makes it perfect for carrying around as a pocket companion or adding a whimsical touch to your décor. This delightful little bee is a reminder of the beauty in simplicity and the power of handmade treasures to spread happiness wherever they go.

WHAT YOU NEED

4mm needles

Scraps of black, yellow and white DK yarn

A little stuffing

Darning needle

THE PATTERN

To make the bee

Using 4mm needles and black yarn cast on 8 stitches

• Row 1 – knit
• Row 2 – (p2,pfb) twice, P2 – (10 stitches)
• Row 3 – (k2, kfb) three times , k1 – (13 stitches)
• Row 4 – purl

Switch to yellow yarn

• Row 5 – knit
• Row 6 – purl

Switch to black yarn

• Row 7 – knit
• Row 8 – purl

Switch to yellow yarn

• Row 9 – knit
• Row 10 – purl

Switch to black yarn

• Row 11 – knit
• Row 12 – purl

Switch to yellow yarn

• Row 13 – knit
• Row 14 – purl
• Row 15 – k2tog six times, k1– (7 stitches)
• Row 16 – purl

Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread through remaining stitches, pull tight and fasten off.

Join side seam with mattress stitch, stuff with either stuffing or yarn offcuts then gather cast on edge and fasten off.

Stitch two eyes as per picture using black yarn.

To make the wings

Using 4mm needles and white yarn, cast on 7 stitches

• Row 1 – 3 – (k1, P1) three times, K1
• Row 4 – cast off 3 stitches (one stitch left on needle) K1, P1, K1 – (4 stitches)
• Row 5 – K1, P1 twice
• Row 6 – P1, K1 twice
• Row 7 – K1, P1 twice

Cast off.

Sew wings to the centre of bee back.