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Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
Paper White (100)
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Deramores Studio DK 50g Acrylic 10 Ball Value Pack - Cranberry (70071)
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Paintbox Yarns Simply DK - Buttercup Yellow (122)
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Bumble the Bee is buzzing around! Knit a bee using simple increases and decreases and knitted stripes, and the bee’s thumbs are knitted bobbles. Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the bee is knitted in acrylic DK yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round). For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, knitting stripes, and seaming to finish.
Bumble the Bee is a knitted toy designed by Amanda Berry. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a stuffed bee character, perfect for children or as a decorative handmade gift. The finished toy features the classic bee aesthetic with distinct color blocking and button eyes.
This pattern is created entirely through knitting, utilizing fundamental shaping techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The bee is constructed using simple increases and decreases to form the body's three-dimensional shape. Knitted stripes create the bee's characteristic yellow and black coloring throughout the design. The pattern demonstrates how basic stitch manipulation can build recognizable amigurumi-style toys without requiring complex colorwork or advanced techniques.
The Bumble the Bee pattern calls for 100% acrylic DK yarn (also known as double knitting, light worsted weight, or 8 ply). You will need up to 30g each in Yellow, Black, and White. The original photographed version used discontinued yarns, but recommended substitutes include Hayfield Bonus DK, Stylecraft Special DK, and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK – all widely available 100% acrylic DK options in extensive color ranges.
Additional supplies include a pair of 3.5mm (US 4) single pointed needles with a minimum length of 20cm, a darning or tapestry needle for seaming, toy filling (several large handfuls), two 6mm black buttons for eyes, and a sewing needle with thread for attaching the button eyes securely.
This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Amanda Berry provides complete instructions for creating an intermediate knitting project. The straightforward construction method makes it accessible to knitters with basic skills while offering a satisfying finished toy. The combination of simple shaping techniques and color changes through striping creates visual interest without requiring advanced techniques like intarsia or fair isle colorwork.
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Featured Products: | Paintbox Yarns Simply DK |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Amanda Berry |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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Every review praises the Bumble Bee pattern as easy to follow and quick to knit. Reviewers mention detailed instructions, numbered rows and good results. None of the reviews raise a complaint.
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Amanda Berry pattern was easy to follow. All rows are numbered. I have quickly completed the item (Bumble the Bee). I used random DK black and white yarns already in my stash, and happened to have the exact recommended yellow yarn, which was great. Plenty of yarn left, I could do it again if I wished.
Instant download and a very easy pattern to follow knitted up good and very quick to make
Enjoyed it good results easy
Just what i needed. I have found Amanda Berry's patterns accurate and easy to follow.
My great niece will love this.So easy to knit.detailed pattern.Great.
