Sweet Bee NICU Snuggler: Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Crochet a "Sweet Bee" to help a preemie or newborn baby in the NICU or as a sensory toy for a baby, toddler or child because the spirals have a calming effect on everyone, even grown ups.

Crocheted octos make great hospital gifts and milestone props for monthly photos. They're proven to raise oxygen levels, keep preemies comfortable, and prevent them from pulling at the life saving equipment they're hooked up to!

This is a crochet pattern written in US crochet terms for advanced beginners.

Here is the link to the written pattern:
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/12152881...

Materials
“B/2.25mm” and “E/3.5mm” crochet hooks
3 oz of worsted weight cotton yarn
Curry, Black, White, and Rosy
12 inches of black cotton yarn or embroidery thread
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Stitch Marker
Poly Fill stuffing

Abbreviations
Mc: Magic Circle
Ch: Chain
Tr: Treble crochet
Dc: Double crochet
Sl St: Slip Stitch
F/O: Finish Off
SC: Single Crochet
Inc: 2 Sc in the same st
St: Stitch
Dec: invisible decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together using the front loops only)
Flo: Front loop only
Blo: Back loop only
Y/O: Yarn over

Notes
Written in US crochet terms
Skill level is beginner
Head and body are worked in continuous rounds and in one piece for a “no sew” project.

Let's see your finished Sweet Bees! Tag me on IG ‪@butfirstcrochet‬
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