Make a cheerful Bumblebee Crochet Potholder that looks advanced but uses beginner stitches. This pattern starts with the wings, so you learn the silhouette first—then finish the body and simple construction for a tidy, gift-ready hot pad.

This pattern is US terms.

What’s included:
Printable PDF pattern with step-by-step instructions
Photo tips for shaping and mirroring the wings
Guidance for clean color changes
Link to a short wing video tutorial, body tutorial and construction to bring it all together.

Skill level:
Advanced beginner / confident beginner. The construction may overwhelm newbies. You should be comfortable working flat, in the round, shaping stitches and color changes (all are demonstrated in tutorials).

Stitches used:
sc, hdc, inc, dec, sl st

Materials:
Cotton yarn (potholder-friendly)
4 & 4.5 mm crochet hooks
yarn needle
wood or metal ring for hanging (you may opt to make two widths of single crochet for your hook)

Size:
Designed to be a practical kitchen hot pad 10” x 7”. Wings are close to the body for safety (no flopping around to land on hot burners or open flames)