Weekly Wash #22: Bee Square
Growing up, my mom always had “trivets” we used under warm dishes. Most of ours were ones she had sewn because she owned a fabric store and is a wonderful seamstress. I often wish I had cute trivets to use instead of stained hot pads.
A couple of years ago I designed a “Spring Sampler” blanket made from individual blocks. I have always thought their thick texture would make nice trivets. This bee is a small version of the bee section of that blanket.
Bee Square Pattern
The crochet pattern for this project is available for free below.
A downloadable, ad-free pattern that includes the instructions and all pictures is also available to purchase from my Ravelry Shop.
Materials
- Yarn: 75 yards ww yellow, 75 yards ww black, 50 yards ww white, small amount of red.
- Crochet Hooks: H (5mm)
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Optional: Measuring tape, scissors
Measurements
- Finished Measurements: 7” square
Tips
- First stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain.
- Numbers at the beginning of each line may refer to steps and not indicate number of rows.
- Stitch count remains the same unless noted at end of row/round.
- If you have any questions about this pattern please contact [email protected].
Bee
1. With an H hook and white yarn, ch 22, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (21sts)
2. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st and in each st to the end of the row.
3. Repeat previous row for an additional 8 rows. (10 sc rows total)
4. Change to yellow yarn. Ch 2, turn, hdc in the same st, *sk 2, (sc, hdc, dc) in next st*, repeat until 2 sts remain, hdc
2.
5. Repeat previous row.
6. Change to black yarn. Ch 2, turn, hdc in same st, *sk 2, (sc, hdc, dc) in next st*, repeat until 2 sts remain, hdc 2.
7. Repeat previous row.
8. Change to yellow yarn. Ch 2, turn, hdc in the same st, *sk 2, (sc, hdc, dc) in next st*, repeat until 2 sts remain, hdc 2.
9. Repeat previous row.
10. Change to black yarn. Ch 2, turn, hdc in same st, *sk 2, (sc, hdc, dc) in next st*, repeat until 2 sts remain, hdc 2.
11. Repeat previous row.
12. Change to yellow yarn. Ch 2, turn, hdc in the same st, *sk 2, (sc, hdc, dc) in next st*, repeat until 2 sts remain, hdc 2.
13. This step is worked around the outer edge of the piece. Change color as desired. Do not turn. Ch 1, sc in same st. Sc evenly around outer edge, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner. Sl st in first ch 1 space at end of round.
14. Sl st to corner space. Change to white yarn. Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, scc) in same space, hdc in each st around, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner. Sl st in beginning st to join.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Head
1. With an H hook and black yarn, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (12sts)
2. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (10sts)
3. Repeat previous row until 8 sts.
4. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, hdc 4, sc2tog. (6sts) Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing in place.
With a yarn needle and yarn tail, sew the head to the top section with the bottom edge against the top of the yellow row.
Antennae: With a yarn needle and black yarn, stitch in place.
Little Hearts: With a yarn needle and red or pink yarn, stitch a “V” at the end of each antenna.
