Polli and Nate the Bee's by Ariana Hall

Polli and Nate the Bee's

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Crochet
June 2021
Aran (8 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
US
English
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MATERIALS:
G 6/ 4.00mm crochet hook
Medium Worsted weight (#4) yarn
I used :

Hobby Lobby yarn - 3 colors - White for the wings, Black for the stripes, mouth and antennas, and yellow for the main color.

2 - 10mm Safety Eyes
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers (highly recommend this extra piece of yarn works great) X2
Poly-fil - I use the ones for doll making
(Optional) Pins to help with ears and arms placements.
(Optional) Blush or paint for the cheeks. Add a little at a time.

READ BEFORE BEGINNING:
STITCH MARKER - You will be working in rounds so keep a stitch marker close to use when working up the doll. Unless otherwise stated to CH and turn. They will mark the 1st st of each round.
TENSION - Make sure you use a tight enough tension to help close any “holes” a loose tension may cause. I crochet yarning under then Over to create a tighter stitch. Go down a hook size if needed. ( my tension is naturally tight) sizes may vary depending on tension.
ASSEMBLY - The amigurumi is worked up by first making the body and head together with decreases and increases. Safety eyes and mouth are added before head is finished, wings are attached after body and head are done. Antennas at the very ends.
STUFFING - When using poly-fil make sure to use it to shape your amigurumi. For this one, you want the body and head a bit dense so it keeps its shape and looks fuller. Focusing on the legs up to the middle of the body.
BLUSH (OPTIONAL)- This is optional but you could also use blush to add some sweetness to the cheeks. I use cosmetic grade blush using a dense small brush and a little at a time. I have heard paint, fabric crayons, and wax doll crayons work as well.
PATTERN- (EX. SC in 8, INV DEC in the next. Repeat from to the end. (36) ) You will end that round with the second step of what that round instructs. This will vary.