Sometimes the most fun crochet projects come from asking a simple question:
“What if I combined two completely different animals into one adorable amigurumi?”
That’s exactly how Bumble Beaver was born!
Part bumble bee, part beaver, and 100% cute, this whimsical crochet creation combines the best features of both animals into one unforgettable character.
Why Animal Mashups Are So Much Fun
Crocheters love creating the unexpected.
Animal mashups allow us to stretch our creativity and imagine creatures that could never exist in nature but somehow feel perfectly right in yarn form. Whether it’s a cat-unicorn, a dragon-duck, or a bee-beaver, these unique designs always bring smiles.
Bumble Beaver is no exception.
With fuzzy bee-inspired charm and hardworking beaver determination, this little friend is ready to buzz straight into your heart.
Sometimes the most fun crochet projects come from asking a simple question:
“What if I combined two completely different animals into one adorable amigurumi?”
That’s exactly how Bumble Beaver was born!
Part bumble bee, part beaver, and 100% cute, this whimsical crochet creation combines the best features of both animals into one unforgettable character.
Materials:
Bernat Blanket yarn:
75 yards Gold
35 yards Coal
50 yards Taupe
15 yards White
Size L (8.0-mm) crochet hook
Fiberfill
20-mm black safety eyes
18-mm black safety nose
Gauge: 9 sc = 4”, 8 rows = 4”
Finished bumble beaver measures approximately 10” tall.
Stitches:
Invisible decrease: https://youtube.com/shorts/0NC5nXyDvwI?feature=share
Ultimate finish: https://youtu.be/jVpTr8mId3I
Directions:
Rnd 1: With Gold yarn, ch 2, 12 sc in 2nd ch from hook (12 sc). Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 6: Sc in each st.
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off Gold yarn.
Rnd 8: Attach Coal yarn, sc in each st.
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off Coal.
Rnds 10-11: With Gold yarn, sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 11. Fasten off Gold.
Rnds 12-13: With Coal yarn, sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 13. Fasten off Coal.
Rnd 14: With Gold yarn, sc in each st.
Rnd 15: *Inv dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 16: Sc in each st.
Rnd 17: *Inv dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnds 18-19: Sc in each st.
Rnd 20: *Inv dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 21: Sc in each st.
Insert eyes at Rnd 19, approximately 6 sts apart.
Rnd 22: *Inv dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 23: *Inv dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 24: *Inv dec over next 2 sts, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).
Finish stuffing. Close with ultimate finish.
SNOUT:
Rnd 1: With Taupe yarn, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next lp, 2 sc in last lp (8 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in next 2 sts (14 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off yarn with 12” length for sewing. Insert safety nose in center of Rnd 1.
TEETH:
Attach White yarn at bottom of snout, ch 1, hdc, faste off. Sk 1 st and repeat for second tooth.
Stuff snout lightly and sew to front of body at Rnds 15-19 centered between eyes.
EARS: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With Taupe yarn, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (10 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 8” length for sewing. Curl ear and sew Rnd 3 of ear to head at Rnds 20-23.
FEET: (Make 4)
Rnd 1: With Coal yarn, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (10 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 8” length for sewing. Stuff feet lightly and sew to front of body, 2 on top Coal stripe and 2 on bottom Coal stripe, approximately 6 sts apart.
TAIL:
Rnd 1: With Taupe yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc). Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: Sc in each st.
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnds 6-12: Sc in each st.
Rnd 13: *Inv dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnds 14-15: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 15. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing.
Flatten tail and sew Rnd 15 to back center of body at Rnd 5.
WINGS: (Make 2)
Row 1: With White yarn, ch 4, hdc in 2nd ch, hdc in next ch, 5 hdc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, hdc in next 2 lps (9 hdc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc in 2 sts, 2 hdc in 5 sts, hdc in 2 sts (14 hdc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, hdc in 2 sts, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st,* 5 times, hdc in last 2 sts (19 hdc).
Sew flat edges of wings to center back of body at Rnds 15-21 with wings touching each other. Allow rest of wings to swing freely.
PDF with color photos available at Bumble Beaver Amigurumi Crochet Pattern PDF
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