Lizzy the Honey Bee

 Today it's World Bee Day so this is the day to share this cute little crocheted bee. My full name is Melissa, which is (old) Greek for honey bee, so I feel a bit related to honey bees.

In the Amigurumi Treasures book by Erinna Lee I found a great pattern for a ladybug, which I altered into a honey bee. Love the result!





Pattern: Lottie the Ladybug from Amigurumi Treasures by Erinna Lee

Yarn: various colors by Katia

 

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My wood burned plant labels were featured by Life on Oakhill this week! 

 



Comments

  1. UnknownMay 22, 2021 at 9:30 PM

    Found you on the simple homestead blog hop, adorable pattern. Sharing in my fiber and thread fb group

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  2. Sheltie TimesMay 23, 2021 at 1:10 AM

    What an adorable bee.

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  3. margiMay 23, 2021 at 9:31 PM

    Such a beautiful bee! Nice work.

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  4. HazelMay 24, 2021 at 6:39 AM

    Cute bee! You have skillful hands.
    Visiting from #AnythingGoes

    Hazel

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  5. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloMay 27, 2021 at 4:46 PM

    How very sweet looking your little bee is. Such a great job on this. #HomeMattersParty

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