Rnd 6: Ch 2. 6 hdc evenly, (2 hdc) 3 times, 14 hdc evenly, (2 hdc) 3 times, 6 hdc evenly. Sl st to 1st hdc to join. (38) Rnd 5: Ch 2. 4 hdc evenly, (2 hdc) 3 times, 12 hdc evenly, (2 hdc) 3 times, 4 hdc evenly. Sl st to 1st hdc to join. (32)

Sl st to next st to join. Break off leaving about 12 inches. With tapestry needle, weave end through remaining 7 sts and pull to close. Tie off and break off.At this point, you can also weave in any loose ends you have so far, and also embroider an eye and a happy smile on the bee’s face so you can still hide any messy stuff inside. Consider securing the shape of your bow first by pinching the center and running a threaded tapestry needle through the center a few times, making sure everything looks symmetrical. This way, the Main Part won’t move around while you sew on the Center Band. Rnd 2: Ch 2. 8 hdc evenly, inv hdc dec 3 times, 16 hdc evenly, inv hdc dec 3 times, 8 hdc evenly. Sl st to 1st hdc t0 join. (38) Shirt: French Toast (school uniform!), Vest: Liz Claiborne via Etsy, Shorts: Victoria’s Secret, Boots: Forever21

inv dec, or invisible decrease: insert hook into FLO of next st, then insert hook into FLO st after that. [YO, pull through 2 loops] 2 times. Rnd 1: Ch 2 and work 44 hdc evenly around. Sl st to 1st hdc to join. (44) For the remainder of the Main Part, work the first hdc of the next rnd in the same st as your ch 2.Rnd 3: Ch 2. 6 hdc evenly, inv hdc dec 3 times, 14 hdc evenly, inv hdc dec 3 times, 6 hdc evenly. Sl st to 1st hdc to join. (32) Yarn for Boot Bows: worsted weight Pink (I used Lily Sugar n Cream in Tea Rose because it perfectly matched my shorts), shoe clips if you have them