Crochet LGBTQ+ Pride Bees Pattern
The first time I crocheted a pride bee, my heart felt like it was pounding out of my chest.
Two decades of shame and trying to deny that part of me made the little bisexual pride bee in my hands feel ten times heavier. Yet somehow it also made me feel a little more safe, a little more valid, and a little more okay with who I am.
Pride bees were the first thing I went viral for in 2020 and what officially started my business. Since then, I’ve created multiple bee designs, but these baby pride bees were not only the easiest and quickest to make, but also a bestseller!
I mean what better way to say “bee proud” than with a little pride bee?
They’re an adorable project to crochet for Pride Month or any time of the year to show support or to celebrate yourself! After all, pride doesn’t end with Pride Month. LGBTQ+ visibility, joy, and love are worth celebrating year-round!
Here’s how to crochet a little pride bee based on the LGBTQ+ pride flags! Follow this pattern to make a 7-stripe, 6-stripe, 5-stripe, 4-stripe, or 3-stripe pride bee.
How to Crochet Pride Bees:
A PDF version of this pattern can also be found on Patreon.
Terms of Use:
Please do not copy, sell, or duplicate (to distribute) the contents of this crochet pattern in any format without permission. Shares are always appreciated, but please do so by sharing the link to this blog post or where it can be found, as this helps me continue to create free patterns for you!
You’re welcome to sell the plushies you make using this pattern! Please give pattern credit to The Mary Jay and tag me @themaryjay on Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube if you post your plushie. I’d love to see them!
Abbreviations & Skills: (In US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring (Magic Circle)
SC = Single Crochet
INC = Increase
DEC = Decrease
FO = Fasten off
R= Round
Changing Color
Recommended Materials:
Super Bulky Weight Yarn (#6) in White and the Pride Colors
#4 Worsted Weight Yarn in Pink for the blush (or can be replaced with Super Bulky Weight Yarn)
6.5 mm Crochet Hook
Two 16 mm Safety Eyes
Stuffing
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Stitch Markers (Optional)
Pins (Optional)
7-Stripe Bee
For demigirl, demiboy, agender, pangender pride bees etc.
The 7-stripe bee is an extra round larger than the other bees.
Body:
Using the first color
R1: 6 SC in a MR (6)
R2: [INC] x 6 (12)
R3: [SC, INC] x 6 (18)
Change color to the second color
R4: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the third color
R5: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the fourth color
R6: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the fifth color
R7: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the sixth color
R8: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the seventh color
R9: 18 SC (18)
Attach the eyes between rounds 2 and 3. Add stuffing.
Optional: Sew on the blush beneath the eyes, starting between rounds 2 and 3, and ending between rounds 3 and 4.
R10: [SC, DEC] x 6 (12)
R11: [DEC] x 6 (6)
FO leaving a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing.
Use it to sew the plushie closed.
Wings: (Make 2)
Using White
R1: 5 SC in a MR (5)
R2: [INC] x 5 (10)
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the wings onto rounds 5-7 of the body around 2 stitches apart.
6-Stripe Bee
For rainbow bees etc.
Body:
Using the first color
R1: 6 SC in a MR (6)
R2: [INC] x 6 (12)
R3: [SC, INC] x 6 (18)
Change color to the second color
R4: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the third color
R5: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the fourth color
R6: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the fifth color
R7: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the sixth color
R8: 18 SC (18)
Attach the eyes between rounds 2 and 3. Add stuffing.
Optional: Sew on the blush beneath the eyes, starting between rounds 2 and 3, and ending between rounds 3 and 4.
R9: [SC, DEC] x 6 (12)
R10: [DEC] x 6 (6)
FO leaving a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing.
Use it to sew the plushie closed.
Wings: (Make 2)
Using White
R1: 5 SC in a MR (5)
R2: [INC] x 5 (10)
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the wings onto rounds 5-7 of the body around 2 stitches apart.
5-Stripe Bee
For transgender, omnisexual, genderfluid, lesbian, gay pride bees etc.
Body:
Using the first color
R1: 6 SC in a MR (6)
R2: [INC] x 6 (12)
R3: [SC, INC] x 6 (18)
R4: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the second color
R5: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the third color
R6: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the fourth color
R7: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the fifth color
R8: 18 SC (18)
Attach the eyes between rounds 2 and 3. Add stuffing.
Optional: Sew on the blush beneath the eyes, starting between rounds 2 and 3, and ending between rounds 3 and 4.
R9: [SC, DEC] x 6 (12)
R10: [DEC] x 6 (6)
FO leaving a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing.
Use it to sew the plushie closed.
Wings: (Make 2)
Using White
R1: 5 SC in a MR (5)
R2: [INC] x 5 (10)
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the wings onto rounds 5-7 of the body around 2 stitches apart.
4-Stripe Bee
For non-binary, asexual pride bees etc.
Body:
Using the first color
R1: 6 SC in a MR (6)
R2: [INC] x 6 (12)
R3: [SC, INC] x 6 (18)
R4: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the second color
R5: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the third color
R6: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the fourth color
R7: 18 SC (18)
R8: 18 SC (18)
Attach the eyes between rounds 2 and 3. Add stuffing.
Optional: Sew on the blush beneath the eyes, starting between rounds 2 and 3, and ending between rounds 3 and 4.
R9: [SC, DEC] x 6 (12)
R10: [DEC] x 6 (6)
FO leaving a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing.
Use it to sew the plushie closed.
Wings: (Make 2)
Using White
R1: 5 SC in a MR (5)
R2: [INC] x 5 (10)
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the wings onto rounds 5-6 of the body around 2 stitches apart.
3-Stripe Bee
For bisexual, pansexual pride bees etc.
Body:
Using the first color
R1: 6 SC in a MR (6)
R2: [INC] x 6 (12)
R3: [SC, INC] x 6 (18)
R4: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the second color
R5: 18 SC (18)
R6: 18 SC (18)
Change color to the third color
R7: 18 SC (18)
R8: 18 SC (18)
Attach the eyes between rounds 2 and 3. Add stuffing.
Optional: Sew on the blush beneath the eyes, starting between rounds 2 and 3, and ending between rounds 3 and 4.
R9: [SC, DEC] x 6 (12)
R10: [DEC] x 6 (6)
FO leaving a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing.
Use it to sew the plushie closed.
Wings: (Make 2)
Using White
R1: 5 SC in a MR (5)
R2: [INC] x 5 (10)
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the wings onto rounds 5-6 of the body around 2 stitches apart.
