The Crochet Honey Bee Blanket Pattern
There is something sweet about this cheerful blanket. After releasing The Buzzing Beehive Blanket, I did not think I could ever think of another style. But I love when inspiration strikes, and I had been itching to do some cross-stitch. So I combined my love for crochet and cross-stitch together and created The Honey Bee Blanket.
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Are you all about the honey bee? Check out these bee-themed patterns:
Buzzing Beehive Blanket Crochet Pattern
Bee Fingerless Mittens Free Crochet Pattern
Queen Bee Crochet Tank Top Pattern
About the Yarn
Living in Florida means it's warm most of the year. So choosing a blanket yarn is very important, and I'm very particular. I love it when I find a soft cotton yarn that creates a stunning blanket.
For this blanket, I stumbled upon Loops & Threads Creme Cotton from Michael's Craft Stores. It's the yarn that inspired the crochet blanket. I purchased the colors that spoke to me, and then they sat in a basket for a while. Whenever I saw them, I thought it would make a beautiful bee theme.
One of my crochet friends also released a pattern recently with this yarn and I love it so I just have to share. It's called The Beach Day Pullover by Sincerely Pam. It's a great design to show how diverse this yarn is and this really is a beautiful pullover for the warmer months. And can easily be layered during the cold months.
Want to make adjustments?
I know a lot of people do not want to cross stitch the be design, so I've also included a crochet tapestry option as well. The bee will simply be mirrored and turns out beautiful.
Other yarns can also be used if a different fiber is desired. The key thing is to make sure the gauge works. Each hexagon needs to come out as, well, a hexagon. So as long as each piece can be blocked to a hexagon which is equal on all sides, then substitutions are fine.
The blanket can also be sized larger or smaller by making more hexagons for the center and the sides. A visual schematic of the finished blanket in the pattern will help in deciding adjustments.
Supplies:
• 6.5 mm (K) Furls Odyssey or size to obtain gauge
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
Measurements
When blocked:
32 inches (81 cm) wide
48 inches (123 cm) long
Abbreviations
ch- Chain
RS- Right Side
sc- Single Crochet
sc2tog - Single Crochet Two Together
sl st- Slip Stitch
sts- Stitches
WS- Wrong Side
Yarn
Loops & Threads Creme Cotton
(432 yds/ball)
In Colorways:
Cream 2 skeins
Mustard 3 skeins
• Approx. 1,650 Yards [1,509 meters]
Skill Level
Easy/Advanced Beginner
Gauge
Before blocking: 15 sc sts and 15 rows = 4” [10 cm] with K-hook
This pattern is worked in pieces and joined together similar to a quilt. Blocking pieces before joining is recommended.
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