The Waggle Dance Bee Blanket
Spring is fast approaching, which is the perfect excuse (not that we need one lol) to try out a spring-themed crochet pattern 😀. The Waggle Dance Bee Blanket crochet pattern is perfect for adventurous beginners. The small bee panels are a great introduction to colourwork, and coordinate beautifully with the larger filet section.
I designed this blanket for an old university friend who was pregnant with her second child. I thought that the bees would look lovely in her nursery. Can you picture your own bundle of joy wrapped up in this blanket? This pattern can easily be adjusted to make a larger blanket too.
This pattern is available in US or UK crochet terms from Ravelry, Etsy, LoveCrafts or Payhip.
Please note that the UK crochet terms version is not available from Lovecrafts.
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The PDF crochet pattern file includes both written and graphical instructions for ease of use. It also includes the links to some video tutorials that you may find handy (that are also visible further down on this page). This pattern has been fully tested and pattern support is available - this is easiest to access through our Facebook group.
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Below you can find shortcuts to a number of video tutorials that you might find handy when crocheting this pattern:
Materials list
If you’d like to crochet this blanket (based on the title photo version) you will require:
4mm/G-6 crochet hook
Honeycomb (lemon) – 1130m/1235yds
Bee panel background (silver) – 245m/265yds
Black parts of bees (black) – 65m/72yds
Yellow parts of bees (dandelion) – 65m/72yds
Bee wings (white) – 30m/35yds
Joining the panels and border (hint of silver) – 465m/510yds
Tapestry needle (to weave in your ends)
Stitch markers (optional)
Stitch counter (optional)
Yarn bobbins (optional)
Here are some of the stunning Waggle Dance Bee Blankets that were crocheted by our testers! Each tester has put their own spin on the pattern and produced something amazing - don’t you agree? 😀
These blankets were crocheted by:
Susan Bryant
Rachel Howe
Keli Bridinger
Hannah Hoy
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So, as you can see, our Waggle Dance Bee Blanket crochet pattern will allow you to produce a blanket that will make a cosy new baby gift or, if you make a larger version, to snuggle up under yourself 😀.
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Happy crocheting!