{"id":3200,"date":"2020-10-03T17:06:44","date_gmt":"2020-10-03T15:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/?p=3200"},"modified":"2023-04-17T11:33:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T09:33:39","slug":"bee-granny-square-baby-blanket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/bee-granny-square-baby-blanket\/","title":{"rendered":"Bumble Bee Baby Blanket \u2013 using Granny Squares!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When a good old granny square meets a bee, the result is this sweet <strong>Bumble Bee Baby Blanket<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_6.jpg\" alt=\"Bee Granny Square Blanket - Raffamusa Designs\" class=\"wp-image-3242 lazyload\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_6-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/640;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_6.jpg\" alt=\"Bee Granny Square Blanket - Raffamusa Designs\" class=\"wp-image-3242\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_6-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These crochet bees are definitely up to some serious honey-making, and they are happily buzzing all around!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make this soft blanket, you\u2019ll only need to crochet <strong>bumble bee granny squares<\/strong> and <strong>simple circle granny squares<\/strong> in your favorite. You could also add some flowers to the picture by making a few <a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/simple-flower-granny-square\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3D simple flower granny squares<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily customize this pattern, and make it as big or small as you want by adding a few more rows or columns of granny squares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find more <a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/category\/free-crochet-patterns\/blankets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crochet blanket ideas<\/a> here on the blog&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/crochet-color-salad-baby-blanket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Color Salad Baby Blanket<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/tunisian-crochet-elephant-baby-blanket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elephant Baby Blanket<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/tunisian-beehive-baby-blanket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tunisian crochet Honeycomb Baby Blanket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/crochet-color-salad-baby-blanket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"9409\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Color_Salad_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7.jpg\" alt=\"Crochet Color Salad Baby Blanket - Free Pattern - Raffamusa Designs\" class=\"wp-image-9409 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Color_Salad_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7.jpg 540w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Color_Salad_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Color_Salad_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 540px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 540\/540;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"9409\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Color_Salad_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7.jpg\" alt=\"Crochet Color Salad Baby Blanket - Free Pattern - Raffamusa Designs\" class=\"wp-image-9409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Color_Salad_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7.jpg 540w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Color_Salad_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Color_Salad_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Color Salad Baby Blanket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/tunisian-crochet-elephant-baby-blanket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1134\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Details of the Elephant Baby Blanket\" class=\"wp-image-1134 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7-435x435.jpg 435w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1134\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Details of the Elephant Baby Blanket\" class=\"wp-image-1134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7-435x435.jpg 435w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elephant_Baby_Blanket_Instagram_7.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tunisian Crochet Elephant Baby Blanket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/tunisian-beehive-baby-blanket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"4452\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tunisian_Crochet_Honeycomb_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_3.jpg\" alt=\"Tunisian crochet Beehive Baby Blanket - Honeycomb Texture - Free Pattern - Raffamusa Designs\" class=\"wp-image-4452 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tunisian_Crochet_Honeycomb_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_3.jpg 540w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tunisian_Crochet_Honeycomb_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tunisian_Crochet_Honeycomb_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_3-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 540px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 540\/540;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"4452\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tunisian_Crochet_Honeycomb_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_3.jpg\" alt=\"Tunisian crochet Beehive Baby Blanket - Honeycomb Texture - Free Pattern - Raffamusa Designs\" class=\"wp-image-4452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tunisian_Crochet_Honeycomb_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_3.jpg 540w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tunisian_Crochet_Honeycomb_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tunisian_Crochet_Honeycomb_Baby_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tunisian Honeycomb Baby Blanket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fee9ef\">Add this pattern to your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/bee-granny-square-blanket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ravelry queue&nbsp;<strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and favorite it (<em>\u2013 thank you!<\/em>). Or save it for later by&nbsp;pinning it to your favorite crochet board on Pinterest using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.it\/pin\/643451865504742811\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this pin<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.it\/pin\/643451865504742811\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_6.jpg\" alt=\"Pin the free crochet pattern of the bee granny square blanket to your crochet board on Pinterest!\" class=\"wp-image-3235 lazyload\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_6.jpg 500w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_6-200x300.jpg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/750;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_6.jpg\" alt=\"Pin the free crochet pattern of the bee granny square blanket to your crochet board on Pinterest!\" class=\"wp-image-3235\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_6.jpg 500w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_6-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em>Note: this post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something through the links on my blog, I might earn a commission. This will not have any effect on the price you pay. For more info, please, see my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pdf-printable-pattern\">PDF Printable Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the pattern of the Bumble Bee Baby Blanket as a print-friendly PDF file on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/bee-granny-square-blanket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ravelry<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecrafts.com\/en-gb\/user\/maker\/fea02306-96f6-4734-8ce4-794a66b7cdc2?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;a_aid=52989eff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LoveCrafts<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=4032&amp;awinaffid=574215&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F960905816%2Fcrochet-pattern-bee-granny-square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Etsy<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/bee-granny-square-blanket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ravelry_Download_Button.jpg\" alt=\"Ravelry Download Button\" class=\"wp-image-3466 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/100;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ravelry_Download_Button.jpg\" alt=\"Ravelry Download Button\" class=\"wp-image-3466\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecrafts.com\/en-gb\/user\/maker\/fea02306-96f6-4734-8ce4-794a66b7cdc2?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;a_aid=52989eff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LoveCrafts_Download_Button.jpg\" alt=\"Purchase this pattern on LoveCrafts.com\" class=\"wp-image-3465 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/100;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LoveCrafts_Download_Button.jpg\" alt=\"Purchase this pattern on LoveCrafts.com\" class=\"wp-image-3465\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=4032&amp;awinaffid=574215&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F960905816%2Fcrochet-pattern-bee-granny-square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Etsy_Download_Button.jpg\" alt=\"Purchase this pattern on Etsy\" class=\"wp-image-3473 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/100;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Etsy_Download_Button.jpg\" alt=\"Purchase this pattern on Etsy\" class=\"wp-image-3473\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-s-the-best-yarn-for-baby-blankets\">What&#8217;s the Best Yarn for Baby Blankets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best yarn for baby blankets is for sure any <strong>baby Merino<\/strong> or <strong>baby acrylic yarn<\/strong> that is <strong>soft<\/strong> and <strong>delicate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid yarn that is too rough and itchy because that can be a problem in contact with the very sensitive skin of babies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, 100% baby merino wool would be ideal. However, keep in mind that baby blankets need to be washed often, so it&#8217;s best to choose a yarn that you can easily <strong>machine-wash<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My choice for my bee baby blanket was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecrafts.com\/en-gb\/p\/paintbox-yarns-baby-dk?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;a_aid=52989eff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Paintbox Yarns Baby DK<\/a>. The huge amount of available colors made it an easy choice! But besides the beautiful color options, this yarn is also very <strong>soft<\/strong> and <strong>affordable<\/strong>. So, I&#8217;ll consider it again for any future projects!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to use a different kind of yarn, make sure to check your gauge or simply take into account that the final size of your blanket might differ from the ones in the pattern!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"materials\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>4-mm (G\/6 USA, 8 UK) Crochet Hook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecrafts.com\/en-gb\/p\/paintbox-yarns-baby-dk?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;a_aid=52989eff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Paintbox Yarns Baby DK<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tapestry Needle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"yarn-colors-and-yardage\">Yarn \u2013 Colors and Yardage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Abbreviation<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Color<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Yardage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Color A (<strong>CA<\/strong>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Buttercup Yellow<\/strong>&nbsp;(722)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">112 m\/122 yds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Color B (<strong>CB<\/strong>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Slate Grey<\/strong>&nbsp;(705)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">270 m\/287 yds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Color C (<strong>CC<\/strong>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Vanilla Cream<\/strong>&nbsp;(706)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1116 m\/1223 yds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Color D (<strong>CD<\/strong>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Washed Teal<\/strong>&nbsp;(128)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">160 m\/175 yds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"abbreviations-us-terms\">Abbreviations (US Terms)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BLO<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/back-front-loop-only\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Back Loop Only<\/a><br><strong>Ch<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Chain<br><strong>Dc&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Double Crochet<br><strong>Hdc&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Half Double Crochet<br><strong>Inc&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Increase<br><strong>MC&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Magic Circle<br><strong>Sc&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Single Crochet<br><strong>Sl St&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Slip Stitch<br><strong>St&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Stitch<br><strong>Tr<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Treble Crochet<br><strong>Yo<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Yarn over<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"special-stitches\">Special Stitches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Back Loop Only (BLO)<\/strong><br>Learn how to crochet in the back loop <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/back-front-loop-only\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Increase (Inc)<br><\/strong>One increase consists of 2 sts crocheted into the same indicated st.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Magic Circle (MC)<br><\/strong>To learn how to crochet the magic circle, please, check out this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/magic-circle-or-magic-ring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">step-by-step tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pattern-notes\">Pattern Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If the pattern says \u201chdc 2\u201d, it means that you have to crochet 1 hdc into each of the next 2 sts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>(\u2026)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Repeat the instruction within brackets for the indicated times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join each round with a sl st between the last and first st of the round (<strong>not on top of the initial chains!<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The stitch count is indicated within brackets at the end of each round\u2019s instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The initial chains are not included in the stitch count.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[CA]<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>[CB]<\/strong>&nbsp;indicate that you have to crochet the next series of sts using either color A or B.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[CA\/CB]<\/strong>&nbsp;indicates a hdc increase crocheted using CA for the first st and CB for the second st. Similarly,&nbsp;<strong>[CB\/CA]<\/strong>&nbsp;indicates a hdc inc in which the first st is crocheted with CB and the second with CA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll to the end of this page for&nbsp;<strong>how to change colors!!!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"granny-squares-and-blanket-size\">Granny Squares and Blanket Size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Each<strong> granny square<\/strong>&nbsp;measures 5.5\u201d (14 cm).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>blanket<\/strong> is 33\u201d (48 cm) by 39\u201d (99 cm).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gauge\">Gauge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your 4-mm crochet hook, make a MC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 1.<\/strong>&nbsp;Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. Join the round with a sl st into the first hdc. (11 sts)<br><strong>Round 2.<\/strong>&nbsp;Ch 1, hdc inc 11. Sl st to join. (22 sts)<br><strong>Round 3.<\/strong>&nbsp;Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. Sl st to join. (33 sts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your 3 rounds should measure 2.25\u2033 (5.5. cm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"construction\">Construction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The blanket, as it is shown in the pictures, requires <strong>21 Bee Granny Squares<\/strong>, and <strong>21 <a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/how-to-crochet-a-simple-circle-granny-square\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simple Circle Granny Squares<\/a><\/strong>, of which 10 are made in CB and 11 in CD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to personalize your blanket by changing the bees\/circles granny squares&#8217; position. Also, you can make a smaller or larger blanket by adding or removing squares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, keep in mind that the yardage indicated in the &#8220;Yarn &#8211; Colors and Yardage&#8221; section refers to a blanket made with 21 bees, 10 CB simple circles, and 11 CD simple circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"granny-squares-mix-and-match\">Granny Squares \u2013 Mix and Match<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to add a few different granny squares to your blanket, you can take a look at these squares. They are all the same size and can be easily matched with your Bee Granny Squares!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/simple-flower-granny-square\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simple Flower Granny Squares<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/spring-farm-granny-squares\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spring Farm Granny Squares<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/crochet-ladybug-granny-square\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ladybug Granny Square<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/simple-flower-granny-square\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"3155\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Simple_Flower_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns.jpg\" alt=\"Simple 3D Flower Granny Square - Free Crochet Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-3155 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Simple_Flower_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns.jpg 700w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Simple_Flower_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns-300x257.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/600;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"3155\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Simple_Flower_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns.jpg\" alt=\"Simple 3D Flower Granny Square - Free Crochet Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-3155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Simple_Flower_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns.jpg 700w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Simple_Flower_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns-300x257.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simple Flower Granny Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/spring-farm-granny-squares\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"4326\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Easter_Granny_Squares_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Farm Granny Squares - Raffamusa Designs\" class=\"wp-image-4326 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Easter_Granny_Squares_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7.jpg 540w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Easter_Granny_Squares_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Easter_Granny_Squares_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 540px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 540\/540;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"4326\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Easter_Granny_Squares_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Farm Granny Squares - Raffamusa Designs\" class=\"wp-image-4326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Easter_Granny_Squares_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7.jpg 540w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Easter_Granny_Squares_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Easter_Granny_Squares_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram_540_7-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spring Farm Granny Squares<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/crochet-ladybug-granny-square\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"3188\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ladybug_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram.jpg\" alt=\"Ladybug Granny Square\" class=\"wp-image-3188 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ladybug_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram.jpg 540w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ladybug_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ladybug_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 540px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 540\/540;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"3188\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ladybug_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram.jpg\" alt=\"Ladybug Granny Square\" class=\"wp-image-3188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ladybug_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram.jpg 540w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ladybug_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ladybug_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_Instagram-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ladybug Granny Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"simple-circle-granny-squares\">Simple Circle Granny Squares<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the free pattern of the <strong>Simple Circle Granny Square<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/how-to-crochet-a-simple-circle-granny-square\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make 10 simple circle granny squares with the following color scheme:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rounds 1-4.<\/strong> Use CB;<br><strong>Rounds 5-8.<\/strong> Use CC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make 11 simple circle granny squares with the following color scheme:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rounds 1-4.<\/strong> Use CD;<br><strong>Rounds 5-8.<\/strong> Use CC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bumble-bee-granny-square-pattern\">Bumble Bee Granny Square Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your 4-mm crochet hook and&nbsp;CA, make a MC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 1. <\/strong>Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. Close the last st with CB. Join the round with a sl st into the first hdc. (11 sts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 2. <\/strong>[CB] Ch 1, hdc inc 1, [CB\/CA] hdc inc 1, [CA] hdc inc 7, [CB] hdc inc 2. Sl st to join. (22 sts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 3. <\/strong>[CB] Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) twice, [CA] (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 7 times, [CB] (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) twice. Sl st to join. (33 sts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 4. <\/strong>[CB] Ch 1, (hdc 2, hdc inc 1) twice, hdc 1. [CA] hdc 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 2) 6 times. [CA\/CB] hdc inc 1. [CB] (hdc 2, hdc inc 1) twice. Close the last st with CC. Sl st to join. Cut CA and CB. (44 sts)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_2.jpg\" alt=\"Bee Granny Square - Raffamusa Designs\" class=\"wp-image-3232 lazyload\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_2-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/640;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_2.jpg\" alt=\"Bee Granny Square - Raffamusa Designs\" class=\"wp-image-3232\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Bee_Granny_Square_RaffamusaDesigns_640_2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 5. <\/strong>[CC] Ch 2, dc 1 in the first st, (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc 1 into the beginning st. Sl st to join. It will be a bit difficult to fit because there are already the starting ch-2 and the first dc. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 6. <\/strong>[CC] Ch 2, dc 12. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 1. Sl st to join. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 7. <\/strong>[CC] Ch 2, dc 13. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, 15 dc) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 2. Join the round with a sl st into the first dc. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 8. <\/strong>[CC] Ch 1, sc 15. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 4. Join the round with a sl st into the first sc. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fasten off and weave in your ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bumble-bee-stripes\">Bumble Bee Stripes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut a length of CB of approximately 23.5&#8243; (60 cm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Right side facing). <\/strong>Using your tapestry needle, draw yarn through the stitches following the lines between rounds 1 and 2, rounds 2 and 3, rounds 3 and 4, and rounds 4 and 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the images below for a better visual understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fasten off and weave in all your ends.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How_to_Embroider_the_bee_Stripes.jpg\" alt=\"How to embroider the stripes of the bee.\" class=\"wp-image-3201 lazyload\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How_to_Embroider_the_bee_Stripes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How_to_Embroider_the_bee_Stripes-200x300.jpg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/750;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How_to_Embroider_the_bee_Stripes.jpg\" alt=\"How to embroider the stripes of the bee.\" class=\"wp-image-3201\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How_to_Embroider_the_bee_Stripes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How_to_Embroider_the_bee_Stripes-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>In this picture, the numbers indicate the right order to look at the panels. However, you will not find corresponding written instructions in the text.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bee-wings\">bee Wings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Work on the right side of your square with the point where you joined all your rounds on top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wing 1. <\/strong>Join CD around the post of the first stitch in CA of round 4. Ch 2 and dc around the post of the same st. Tr around the posts of the next 2 sts. Dc 1 around the post of the next st, ch 2, and sl st around the same st post by inserting the hook behind (and not in front of!) your dc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fasten off and weave in your ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wing 2. <\/strong>Join CD around the post of the 23rd stitch in CA of round 4. Ch 2 and dc around the post of the same st. Tr around the posts of the next 2 sts. Dc 1 around the post of the next st, ch 2, and sl st around the same st post by inserting the hook behind (and not in front of!) your dc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fasten off and weave in all your ends.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How_to_crochet_the_wings_of_the_bee.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3202 lazyload\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How_to_crochet_the_wings_of_the_bee.jpg 500w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How_to_crochet_the_wings_of_the_bee-200x300.jpg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/750;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How_to_crochet_the_wings_of_the_bee.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3202\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How_to_crochet_the_wings_of_the_bee.jpg 500w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How_to_crochet_the_wings_of_the_bee-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"joining-the-squares\">Joining the Squares<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With CC, join your squares using your favorite method for joining. I used the <a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/crochet-slip-stitch-zipper-join\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zipper (or flat sl st) join<\/a>, but you can sc or use the <a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/mattress-stitch-seaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mattress st<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To join the squares, I found it convenient to start from the two bottom-left squares and move up from there (vertically).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, I joined all the other columns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, I joined the rows (horizontally).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fee9ef\">Find <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/how-to-join-granny-squares\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong> a few easy ways to join granny squares!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"little-tip\">Little Tip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using the zipper join, I suggest you go up one or two hook sizes so that the join is not too tight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I used a <strong>5.5 m (I\/9 US, 5 UK) hook for joining<\/strong> my squares.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_Flat_RaffamusaDesigns.jpg\" alt=\"Assembling the bee granny square baby blanket\" class=\"wp-image-3203 lazyload\" width=\"600\" height=\"700\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_Flat_RaffamusaDesigns.jpg 600w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_Flat_RaffamusaDesigns-257x300.jpg 257w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/700;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_Flat_RaffamusaDesigns.jpg\" alt=\"Assembling the bee granny square baby blanket\" class=\"wp-image-3203\" width=\"600\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_Flat_RaffamusaDesigns.jpg 600w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_Flat_RaffamusaDesigns-257x300.jpg 257w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"blanket-border\">Blanket Border<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(Right side facing) Using your 4-mm crochet hook, join CC in any of the sc sts of the outside of your blanket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 1.&nbsp;<\/strong>Sc all around. At the corners, (sc, ch 1, sc) all in the ch-1 space. Join with a sl st into the first sc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong><br>If you joined your squares using sc or the zipper st, make 1 sc in correspondence to the join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 2.<\/strong>&nbsp;[CC] Ch 1. Sc in the BLO all around your blanket&nbsp; At the corners, (sc, ch 1, sc) all in the ch-1 space. Join with a sl st into the first sc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fasten off and weave in all your ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"your-crochet-bumble-bee-granny-square-blanket-is-ready\">Your crochet&nbsp;<strong>Bumble Bee Granny Square Blanket<\/strong> is ready!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you liked this pattern and I\u2019d love to see your version of it! Please, share it on&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RaffamusaDesigns\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/raffamusa_designs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;using the hashtag&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/raffamusadesigns\/\" target=\"_blank\">#raffamusadesigns<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more <a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/category\/free-crochet-patterns\/babies-and-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crochet ideas for babies<\/a>? Take a look at these&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/crochet-baby-blanket-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">40 Free Crochet Baby Blankets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/tunisian-crochet-beehive-lovey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tunisian crochet Bee Lovey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/crochet-pentagon-ball\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pentagon Ball<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/amigurumi-beehive-baby-rattle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beehive Baby Rattle<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/tunisian-crochet-beehive-lovey\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"4188\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Bee_Free_Crochet_Pattern_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_3.jpg\" alt=\"Amigurumi Bee - Free Crochet Pattern - Raffamusa Designs\" class=\"wp-image-4188 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Bee_Free_Crochet_Pattern_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Bee_Free_Crochet_Pattern_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_3-200x300.jpg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/750;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"4188\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Bee_Free_Crochet_Pattern_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_3.jpg\" alt=\"Amigurumi Bee - Free Crochet Pattern - Raffamusa Designs\" class=\"wp-image-4188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Bee_Free_Crochet_Pattern_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Bee_Free_Crochet_Pattern_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_3-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amigurumi Bee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/crochet-pentagon-ball\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"8339\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Pentagon_Ball_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Crochet a Pentagon Ball - Free Pattern + Photo &amp; Video Tutorials - Raffamusa Designs\" class=\"wp-image-8339 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Pentagon_Ball_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Pentagon_Ball_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_1-200x300.jpg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/750;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"8339\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Pentagon_Ball_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Crochet a Pentagon Ball - Free Pattern + Photo &amp; Video Tutorials - Raffamusa Designs\" class=\"wp-image-8339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Pentagon_Ball_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crochet_Pentagon_Ball_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pentagon Ball<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/amigurumi-beehive-baby-rattle\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1568\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Beehive_Baby_Rattle_Pinterest-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Amigurumi Beehive Baby Rattle\" class=\"wp-image-1568 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Beehive_Baby_Rattle_Pinterest-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Beehive_Baby_Rattle_Pinterest-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Beehive_Baby_Rattle_Pinterest-40x60.jpg 40w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Beehive_Baby_Rattle_Pinterest.jpg 735w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 683px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 683\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1568\" src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Beehive_Baby_Rattle_Pinterest-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Amigurumi Beehive Baby Rattle\" class=\"wp-image-1568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Beehive_Baby_Rattle_Pinterest-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Beehive_Baby_Rattle_Pinterest-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Beehive_Baby_Rattle_Pinterest-40x60.jpg 40w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amigurumi_Beehive_Baby_Rattle_Pinterest.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beehive Baby Rattle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_3.jpg\" alt=\"Don't forget to pin the free crochet pattern of the bee granny square blanket to your favorite crochet board on Pinterest.\" class=\"wp-image-3233 lazyload\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/raffamusadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee_Granny_Square_Blanket_RaffamusaDesigns_Pinterest_500_3-200x300.jpg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; 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