MATERIALS:
I used a size G/4mm crochet hook and Yarn Bee Soft Secret yarn in colors black, ivory, and butter.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch = chain
Dc = double crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Hdc inc = half double crochet increase
Hdc dec = half double crochet decrease
Sc = single crochet
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEE BODY:
Using black, begin with Ch 4.
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in the next. Change color to butter. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 2: Hdc inc across. Change color to black. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 3: Hdc inc, hdc in next 2 st, hdc inc. Change color to butter. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 4: Hdc across. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 5: Hdc dec, hdc in next 2 st, hdc dec. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 6: Hdc dec twice. Fasten off. (Leave a long tail if you plan on attaching the applique to another item)
Adorn the bee with a tiny eye using color black if you want to.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINGS:
Using color ivory, begin with Ch 6.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in the next. Dc in the next. Hdc in the next, Sc in the last. (DO NOT FASTEN OFF)
Continue making the 2nd wing by Ch 6 again.
And, Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in the next. Dc in the next. Hdc in the next, Sc in the last.
Fasten off leaving a tail long enough to attach to the bee's body.
