Bumblebee Applique - FREE CROCHET PATTERN

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.

Stuffed Animal Net/Hammock - FREE PATTERN!

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Soldier's Guardian Pocket Angel Pattern

I am part of the Letter Writing Team (LTW) with Soldier's Angels. Since beginning this journey I've wanted to include something meaningful in the letters but needed to come up with something that was also small and easy to include in the envelopes. After some brainstorming I came up with the following; a compilation of the idea behind a prayer shawl and the idea behind the popular guardian angel pins.

I found an angel pattern online (I can't remember where now or I'd link back to it) and after some modifications I came up with this crochet pattern for a small 'guardian angel' -- one that can be easily tucked away in a pocket, hat, or boot, etc. As I make each angel, I pray for the soldier that will be receiving that particular one. As you can see below, I attach it to a "Thank You" card.

Here is the card with the angel attached:

Here is the pattern:

Soldier's Guardian Angel

Materials:
Small amount crochet cotton (any small size)
Appropriate size hook for cotton - I use a size E crochet hook

Head:
Ch 4, join with sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 1, 8 sc in ring, join with sl st in 1st sc

1st wing:
Ch 2, hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc, sl st all in the same st, sl st in the next st

Dress:
Ch 4, 3 tr crochet, ch 4, sl st all in the same st, sl st in the next st
2nd wing:
Ch 2, hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc, sl st all in the same st , fasten off

Weave in ends.