Knitted bee by Natalya Savchenkova

Knitted bee

Knitting
March 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch
in 6 stitches and 10 rows on a 1 x 1’’ (2.5 x 2.5 cm) swatch in a stockinet stitch with US 2 needles (2,75mm)
US 2 - 2.75 mm
361 - 427 yards (330 - 390 m)
From the specified yarn and gauge, size of the bee toy is 2.5 x 2.5’’ (6.5 x 6.5 cm with wings). For other yarns, the size of the finished toy may vary
English
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This cute little bee will be a great addition to the decor of your home or car; also you may use it as photo props, keychain for backpack or keys or for children’s games.
I made flat knitting version of bee pattern by turning rows. Antennaes and wings of a bee are knitted in separate parts and sewn to the base.
The pattern is intended for beginner users. The basic yarn for knitting bee is shown in the pattern; also you can use suitable analogs.

Materials and Tools
1. I used Alize Lanagold Fine 3.53 Oz (100g) / 426 Yds (390m), 49% Wool, 51% Acrylic for body and antennae’s and Yarn art Jeans 1.76 Oz. (50g) / 174 yds (160 m) for wings. You can use any suitable wool/cotton yarn with similar footage and properties for the specified size. The following yarn is also suitable:
• Alize Cotton Gold 3.53 Oz (100 g) / 361 yds (330 m)
• Gazzal Baby Cotton 1.76 Oz (50g) / 150 yds (165m), etc.
For one bee toy, you will need about 0,35Oz (10 grams) of yarn;
2. Addi Crazy Trio needles, or double pointed needles. I used US 2 (2,75mm) size needles. Select a knitting needle size based on the specified knitting gauge and your yarn: from US 0 (1,75mm) to US 2 (3,0mm);
3. Toy stuffing (holofiber, thinsulate etc.);
4. Some yarn or sewing thread for embroidery eyes and mouse. I used black sewing thread;
5. Scissors; needle.