These busy bees and flowers will make for hours of sweet playtime fun! Then, when playtime is over, all of these adorable finger puppets can be tucked away in their cozy hive for easy storage.

ON NEWSSTANDS May 27, 2014

Skill level: Easy

Materials

• 1 skein Vintage by Berroco, 52% acrylic, 40% wool, 8% nylon (217 yds/100g) in each of colors: 5122 Banane (A), 5145 Cast Iron (B), 5100 Snow Day (C), 5131 Mellow (D), 5196 Caramel (E), 5175 Fennel (F), 51108 Magenta (G), 5125 Aquae (H), 5114 Aster (I)

• U.S. size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook, or size required for gauge
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Polyester fiberfill
• ¾“–1” button, 1 total
• Fabric glue
• Black and white felt
• Sewing needle and thread
• Puff paint or 4.5mm plastic safety eyes (optional)