Bee

BODY

Start with yellow yarn
Round 1: 6sc into mr
Round 2: *inc* x6 [12]
_{*Repeat stitch 6 times}
Round 3: *sc, inc* x6 [18]
Round 4: *2sc, inc* [24]
Round 5: *3sc, inc* [30]
Round 6: *4sc, inc* [36]
Round 7: sc around [36]
Attach safety eyes and embroider face
_{*Add face to center as you see fit. To keep the smile in place, loop in the center to hold it down. Tie knot together on inside, making sure it is not too tight.}
Change to black
Round 8-9: sc around [36]
Change to yellow
Round 10-11: sc around [36]
Change to black
Round 12-13: sc around [36]
Change to yellow
Round 14-15: sc around [36]
Change to black
Round 16-17: sc around [36]
Change to yellow
Round 18: sc around [36]
Round 19: *4sc, dec* x6 [30]
Round 20: *3sc, dec* x6 [24]
Round 21: *2sc, dec* x6 [18]
Stuff the body
_{*Make sure to pack stuffing tighter than you would think. If it isn't stuffed enough, the bee will easily loose its shape. Be sure to stuff a little more right before closing.}
Round 22: *sc, dec* x6 [12]
Round 23: *dec* x6 [6]
Cut long string of yarn and run end around the outside loops of last 6 stitches. Pull closed and weave in end.

WINGS

Wings are made with a single crochet for round 1, half double crochet for round 2, and double crochet for round 3.
Using white yarn:
Round 1: 6sc in mr [6]
Round 2: *hdc inc* x6 [12]
Round 3: *dc, dc inc* x6 [18]
Join with sl st and cut yarn leaving a long tail to sew to body.
Sew wings to the middle of the 2nd black stripe.