How to Crochet Hexagon Bee Blanket: FREE Pattern

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Learn how to crochet a hexagon bee blanket with this free crochet pattern by guest designer Emma of Stitched Up By Emma.

You may recognise Emma from previous blog posts with her generous amounts of beautiful free patterns, like the linked hearts blanket. Well, she’s returned to the blog with another stunning design for you all: Busy Bumble Blanket.

The hexagon design creates a honeycomb shape blanket with cute appliqué crochet bees attached separately to create a beautiful texture.

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    About Designer Emma

    Emma is the designer and maker behind Stitched Up By Emma. After exploring many differetn crafts including cross sttich, quyilting,jewleery maing and many more. Crochert stole Emmas heart!

    During her pregnancy, Emma decided to try designing her own patterns, and this was how Stitched Up By Emma was born!

    As this is a guest post, Bella Coco Crochet is unable to answer any queries. If you have a question, please contact the designer directly and they will be happy to help you.

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    Materials & Tools

    Alternative Yarns

    Pattern Notes

    • Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
    • Made from individual hexagons crocheted together with a continuous join which makes up the last round of the hexagon.
    • If you use a different joining method, such as sewing them together, you will need to crochet an extra round of the hexagon (instructions included further down) before joining.
    • Adapt the size of your blanket by adding additonal hexagons to your blanket.
    • The bee appliqués are sewn on at the end, so you can add as many as you like and arrange them as you wish.

    Gauge and Size

    Finished crochet bee blanket is approximately 33 inches across the widest point, 5 rounds of Treble crochet, from edge to edge is 4 inches.

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    Convert Pattern Terms

    Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.

    Terms & Abbreviations

    • Sk: Skip
    • Inc: Increase
    • Rep: Repeat
    • Rnd: Round
    • Sp: Space
    • St(s): Stitches

    Crochet Symbols

    • […] – repeat pattern stated number of times
    • *…* repeat pattern stated number of times.
    • (…) – instructions to be worked into the same stitch or space

    Stitches

    • Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over pull through stitch and loop on hook
    • Chain (ch): Yarn over, pull through one loop on hook.
    • Chain space (Ch-sp): The space found between two stitches or in foundation chain
    • Double Crochet (dc): Insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops.
    • Treble Crochet (tr): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
    • Half Treble Crochet (htr): Yarn over and insert your hook into the chain or stitch, yarn over and pull through (you will have three loops on the hook) yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.

    Special Stitches

    • Half Treble Crochet 2 Together (htrc2tog): Leaving last loop of each htrc on hook, work 2 htrc  in same space or stitch, yarn over and draw through all loops.
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    Free Crochet Pattern: Busy Bumble Blanket

    A bee crochet blanket in shades of yellow and brown sits on a wooden floor. There are yellow hexagons, but the bees are still to be added.

    Hexagons: Make 37

    You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

    • With Colour A start with a magic ring (alternatively, you can CH4 and join to the first CH with a SLST).
    • Rnd 1: CH2 (counts as the first st here and through out the hexagon), working into the magic ring, TR, *CH1, 2 TR* rep 5 times, join to the top of the CH2 with a SLST. SLST into the next st and again into the CHSP.
    • Rnd 2: CH2, (TR, CH1, 2 TR) into the CHSP, *(2 TR, CH1, 2 TR) in the next CHSP* rep 5 times, join to the top of the CH2 with a SLST. SLST into the next st and again into the CHSP.

    3-5

    • Rnd 3: CH2, (TR, CH1, 2 TR) into the CHSP, 2 TR in the SP between the clusters from previous row, *(2TR, CH1, 2 TR) in the CHSP, 2 TR in the next SP * rep 5 times, join to the top of the CH2 with a SLST. SLST into the next st and again into the CHSP.
    • Rnd 4: CH2, (TR, CH1, 2 TR) into the CHSP, [2 TR in the next space] twice, *(2 TR, CH1, 2 TR) in the CHSP, [2 TR in the  next SP] twice* rep 5 times, join to the top of the CH2 with a SLST. SLST into the next st and again into the CHSP.
    • Rnd 5: CH2, (TR, CH1, 2 TR) into the CHSP, [2 TR in the next space] 3 times, *(2 TR, CH1, 2 TR) in the CHSP, [2 TR in the  next SP] 3 times* rep 5 times, join to the top of the CH2 with a SLST. SLST into the next st and again into the CHSP. Fasten off

    Continuous JAYG

    If you are joining your hexagons with a continuous join do not work the next rnd or if you wish to sew your hexagons together: Attach colour B to any corner CHSP.

    • Rnd 6:  CH2, (TR, CH1, 2 TR) into the CHSP, [2 TR in the next space] 4 times, *(2 TR, CH1, 2 TR) in the CHSP, [2 TR in the  next SP] 4 times* rep 5 times, join to the top of the CH2 with a SLST. SLST into the next st and again into the CHSP.
    • Fasten off and sew in your ends.

    Hexagon Diagram

    Joining

    You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

    • 1) Take your first hexagon and attach colour B to any corner CHSP.
    • 2) CH2, (TR, CH1, 2 TR) into the CHSP, [2 TR in the next space] 4 times, *(2 TR, CH1, 2 TR) in the CHSP, [2 TR in the  next SP] 4 times* rep twice.
    • You will have worked along 3 sides of your hexagon.
    • 3) 2 TR into the CHSP, CH1.
    • 4) Take your next hexagon and 2 TR in any CHSP.

    5-9

    • 5) SLST in the SP between the clusters, next to the CHSP on your first hexagon.
    • 6) 2 TR in the next SP on your second hexagon. Followed by SLST in the next SP on your first hexagon.
    • 7) Continue this until you reach your corner CHSP. Work *(2 TR, CH1, 2 TR) in the CHSP, [2 TR in the next SP] 4 times* rep 3 times.
    • 8) 2 TR into the CHSP, CH1.
    • 9) Rep steps 4 – 8 twice more.
    • You should now have 4 hexagons joined.
    • 10) Continue working around your last hexagon, working 2 TR in each SP and 2 TR, CH1, 2 TR in each corner CHSP on all the sides until you reach the last corner CHSP that already has 2 TR in it from when you attached the hexagon.
    • 11) Work 2 TR into the last CHSP, SLST into the CH1 SP from attaching the hexagons, CH1, then 2 TR in the corner CHSP in the next hexagon.
    • 12) Continue working like this along the bottom of the hexagons until you reach the end.

    13-14

    • The first hexagon will have 1 side that has not been worked yet, all the other hexagons will have a full rnd of colour B.
    • 13) Carry on adding hexagons in the same manner as the first row following the path outline on the next page.
    • 14) When working the second row and you come to a corner work your SLST into the CHSP made by the CH1.

    Start at the blue dot and follow the line to join ending at the red dot.

    Joining Diagram

    Border

    • Rnd 1: CH1 (does not count as st here and through out) DC in every st all the way around the blanket, join with a SLST to the first st.
    • Rnd 2: CH1, work a DC into the st on the right and continue working clockwise instead of counter clockwise, This is know as the crab stitch or reverse double crochet stitch. Continue all the way around your blanket.
    • Fasten off and weave in your ends.

    Bee Appliqué 1

    A crochet bee made from black, yellow and white yarn sits on a wooden background.

    Bee Appliqué 2

    A crochet bee made from black, yellow and white yarn sits on a wooden background.

    Body: Make 5

    You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

    With Primrose:

    • Row 1:  CH7, HTR into the 2nd CH from the hook and in each CH (6)
    • Row 2: CH1 (does not count as a st from here and throughout the body) 2 HTR into the first st, HTR in each st, 2 HTR in the last st and turn. (8)
    • Row 3: CH1 (does not count as a st from here and throughout the body) 2 HTR into the first st, HTR in each st, 2 HTR in the last st and turn. (10)
    • Row 4: CH1 (does not count as a st from here and throughout the body) 2 HTR into the first st, HTR in each st, 2 HTR in the last st and turn. (12) Change to black.
    • Row 5 – 6: CH1, HTR in every st and turn. (12) Change to yellow.

    7-14

    • Row 7 – 8: CH1, HTR in every st and turn. (12) Change to black.
    • Row 9 – 10: CH1, HTR in every st and turn. (12) Change to yellow.
    • Row 11: CH1, HTR in every st and turn. (12)
    • Row 12: HTR2tog, HTR in each st to the last 2 sts, HTR2tog and turn (10)
    • Row 13: HTR2tog, HTR in each st to the last 2 sts, HTR2tog and turn (8)
    • Row 14: HTR2tog, HTR in each st to the last 2 sts, HTR2tog and turn (6)
    • Fasten off and weave in your ends.

    Wings: Make 10

    • With Frost make a magic ring.
    • Rnd 1: CH1 (does not count as a st here and through out), working into the magic ring, work 8 HTR, join with a SLST to the first st. (8)
    • Rnd 2: CH1, work 2 HTR into every st, join with a SLST to the first st. (16)
    • Rnd 3: CH1, *Inc in the next st, HTR in the next* rep 8 times, join with a SLST to the first st. (24)

    4-5

    • Rnd 4: CH1, *Inc in the next st, HTR in the next 2 sts* rep 8 times, join with a SLST to the first st. (32)
    • Rnd 5: CH1, *Inc in the next st, HTR in the next 3 sts* rep 8 times, join with a SLST to the first st. (40)
    • Fasten off and weave in your ends.

    Attaching The Bee Applique

    • Arrange you bees how you would like them to be.
    • Below is an example. Sew them to the crochet bee blanket.
    A bee crochet blanket in shades of yellow and brown sits on a wooden floor.

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    6 thoughts on “How to Crochet Hexagon Bee Blanket: FREE Pattern”

    1. Trish

      This blanket is sooo CUTE! It’s also gender neutral so it can be stitched up and have it ready when a new baby arrives.
      I was so excited yesterday when I heard the first bee of the season here and now I found this beautiful bee blanket. It must be a sign, I must make this blanket! Thank you for sharing your pattern.

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    2. Susan Richardson

      I love the look of this blanket as I am a beekeeper. I have not made anything in “squares” or in this case hexagons so the joining looks a bit daunting , but your instructions look very thorough. I will need to get the yarn first. Thank you!

      Reply

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    4. Katie

      Do you have a picture of how you sew on the bees? Do you sew all around them or just a few stitches to attach them?

      Reply

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