For this pattern I worked in continuous rounds and found it easier but if you want do the slst then ch1 method I think it would work to.
Note:
Please do not copy, edit, redistribute or sell this pattern but you can sell finished items with your own photos (if you do do that please give credit to Crocheted by Banana) I know it is hard to do that for markets so markets are an exception

Anyways have fun crocheting your mini bees :)