The Green Bee Square – A Familiar Favorite with a Fresh Twist
This week we’re working on the Green Bee 1 square. If it looks familiar, that’s because it’s the same design as the very first bee we made, just with a rich green background instead of rust.
It’s one of those squares that feels wonderfully satisfying because you already know exactly what to expect. Settle in, enjoy the rhythm, and watch that little bee come to life all over again in a brand-new colorway.
If you’re just joining in, make sure you’ve read the main CAL post here for information on materials, color choices, and the full release schedule.
About This Square
You’ll only need to make one of this square, and it’s a quick win since the pattern is identical to Orange Bee 1. The color swap gives it a fresh twist while keeping the design cohesive across the blanket.
Get the Full Pattern
If you’d rather work ahead, you can grab the complete Garden Medley Blanket pattern now as a printable PDF. It includes all 12 charts, full written instructions, joining and border tutorials, and a coloring page to plan your palette.
👉 Click here to get the full pattern
And if you love this look, take a peek at the Bloom and Buzz Bundle, it includes two matching cushions that go perfectly with this blanket.
Materials & Notes
You’ll need the following materials to complete your Green Bee 1 square:
Hook: 5 mm (or size needed to meet gauge)
Yarn: Amigo XL from Hobbii (Worsted weight, 100% Acrylic)
A – Ecru: 24 yards / 22 m
B – Black: 26 yards / 24m
C – Curry: 13 yards / 12 m
E – Hunter Green: 89 yards / 82m
Extras: scissors, yarn needle, stitch markers, yarn bobbins, and a bobbin holder
Video Tutorials
If this is your first time doing colorwork or you’d like a refresher, these videos will help you get started:
- How To Read A Chart
- How To Do Intarsia Colorwork
- Foundation Single Crochet Tutorial
- How To Work With Multiple Bobbins
- 5 Tips For Crocheting A Graphgan
- 5 More Tips For Crocheting Graphgans
- How To Weave In Ends On A Colorwork Project
Tip of the Week
This week’s focus is on staying organized and trust me, it makes a huge difference once the patterns start getting more detailed.
I use a chart keeper, which is basically a magnetic board that holds my printed chart upright. You can slide a magnetic strip up each row as you work, making it so much easier to keep track without constantly losing your place.
If you’ve purchased the PDF pattern, you’ll already have access to printable charts and direct Stitch Fiddle links, which let you use their built-in row tracker right on your screen. It’s a game changer for keeping track digitally, especially if you crochet on a tablet or laptop.
I highly reccommend the basic chart keeper from crochet.com. Once you’ve tried one, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.
Introduction
This pattern can be worked either by following the written instructions or the color chart.
Reading The Chart
The first row of the pattern is worked in FSC. For every following row, work a SC into every stitch. At the end of every row, ch 1 (not counted as a stitch) and turn. The ch 1 at the end of each row is not shown on the chart. The chart is worked flat. Read odd-numbered rows from right to left, and even-numbered rows from left to right. Each square equals one SC (or FSC for the first row).
Right and Wrong Sides
This pattern is worked back and forth in rows of single crochet. Both sides look nearly identical, but the RS and WS labels are used to keep the chart orientation consistent. The chart is read from the bottom right corner upward.
- Right-handed crocheters: Odd-numbered rows are the Right Side (RS)
- Left-handed crocheters: Even-numbered rows are the Right Side (RS)
This keeps everyone’s chart orientation consistent so the finished design faces the correct direction, no matter which hand you crochet with.
Color Changes
- To change colors, work last st with the current color until 2 loops remain on the hook, yarn over with the new color, and pull through.
- Use bobbins to add new yarn, do not carry the yarn that is not in use under stitches.
- When using the same color twice in a row, add multiple bobbins of color as necessary.
Chart
Written Pattern
A – Ecru
B – Black
C – Curry
E – Hunter Green
Row 1: (E) 39 FSC, ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-7: (E) 39 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 8: (E) 18 SC, (C) 3 SC, (E) 18 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 9: (E) 16 SC, (C) 7 SC, (E) 16 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 10: (E) 15 SC, (C) 9 SC, (E) 15 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 11: (E) 14 SC, (C) 11 SC, (E) 14 SC, ch 1, turn.
Rows 12-13: (E) 13 SC, (B) 13 SC, (E) 13 SC, ch 1, turn.
Rows 14-16: (E) 12 SC, (B) 15 SC, (E) 12 SC, ch 1, turn.
Rows 17-20: (E) 12 SC, (C) 15 SC, (E) 12 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 21: (E) 9 SC, (A) 3 SC, (C) 15 SC, (A) 3 SC, (E) 9 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 22: (E) 7 SC, (A) 5 SC, (B) 15 SC, (A) 5 SC, (E) 7 SC, ch 1, turn.
Rows 23-24: (E) 6 SC, (A) 6 SC, (B) 15 SC, (A) 6 SC, (E) 6 SC, ch 1, turn.
Rows 25-26: (E) 5 SC, (A) 8 SC, (B) 13 SC, (A) 8 SC, (E) 5 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 27: (E) 5 SC, (A) 9 SC, (C) 11 SC, (A) 9 SC, (E) 5 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 28: (E) 5 SC, (A) 9 SC, (E) 1 SC, (C) 9 SC, (E) 1 SC, (A) 9 SC, (E) 5 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 29: (E) 5 SC, (A) 8 SC, (E) 3 SC, (C) 7 SC, (E) 3 SC, (A) 8 SC, (E) 5 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 30: (E) 6 SC, (A) 6 SC, (E) 4 SC, (B) 7 SC, (E) 4 SC, (A) 6 SC, (E) 6 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 31: (E) 6 SC, (A) 5 SC, (E) 5 SC, (B) 7 SC, (E) 5 SC, (A) 5 SC, (E) 6 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 32: (E) 7 SC, (A) 3 SC, (E) 6 SC, (B) 7 SC, (E) 6 SC, (A) 3 SC, (E) 7 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 33: (E) 16 SC, (B) 7 SC, (E) 16 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 34: (E) 17 SC, (B) 5 SC, (E) 17 SC, ch 1, turn.
Rows 35-37: (E) 17 SC, (B) 1 SC, (E) 3 SC, (B) 1 SC, (E) 17 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 38: (E) 16 SC, (B) 2 SC, (E) 3 SC, (B) 2 SC, (E) 16 SC, ch 1, turn.
Rows 39-44: (E) 39 SC, ch 1, turn.
Row 45: (E) 39 SC.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Share Your Square
That’s it for the Green Bee 1 square! It’s a relaxing repeat of a familiar design. Once you’ve finished, give it a gentle block to bring out those clean lines and even tension.
Don’t forget to tag your progress photos with #GardenMedleyCAL so I can see your work and share it with the community.
If you’d like a quick reminder whenever each week’s square goes live, you can sign up for email reminders below.
