Bee Worry Worm Crochet Pattern
"Don't Worry, Bee Happy"

This little crochet bee pattern is an adaptation of the popular crochet worry worms. It's an ideal project for Random Acts of Crochet Kindness or as a small gift for kids who suffer from worries, anxiety, or loneliness.

Crochet worry worms became a real hit when a FB Group called "Random Acts of Crochet Kindness" came up with the idea to distribute these simple crochet worry worms with a poem packaged in a small see-through plastic baggie or organza bag anywhere you can think of... in the woods, playground, nursing home, school, camping area... wherever. 

These cute crochet worry worms are meant to put a smile on whoever finds them and comfort them in times of sorrow or stress.

The idea of these worry worms is to go out of one's way to make another person smile. It builds a sense of community in kind acts, and attempts to make the world a bit lighter and brighter!

The best thing about these crochet worry worms is that they are super easy and fast to whip up, which make them ideal projects for beginner crocheters.

Not only will you feel accomplished when you've created a few of these, you'll also feel great about yourself when you actually go out and hide them around your neighbourhood for people to find them and brighten up their day 🙂

Want To Know More About Worry Worms?

So many people have asked me what all the hype is about crochet worry worms.  I figured it would be helpful to do some research and answer some questions related to these squiggly little crochet worms. You can have a look at this post to know more.

In a previous post, I showed you how to crochet simple worry worms. Then I started adapting them to various occasions and designed the Pumpkin Worry Worm for Fall & Halloween, the Elf Worry Worm for Christmas, the Valentine's Emoji Worry Worm for Valentine's Day and the Bunny Worry Worm for Easter.

If you're interested in the PDF Patterns of all the Themed Worry Worms, I have a New Bundle Offer at a Discounted price.

You may find the links to these other Free Worry Worm Pattern variations at the bottom of this blog post.

Today, I'll show you how to crochet a Bee Worry Worm that you can give to loved ones or sprinkle around your town to spread some cheer 🙂

Interesting Note: Did you know that the technique used to crochet curly surfaces is called hyperbolic crochet? When I discovered this was actually a mathematical term for "negative curvature", I was really intrigued! 

Think of the types of curvature you see in coral reefs or lettuce leaves.

These organic shapes can be replicated in crochet by adding stitches at a constant rate to each row of crochet.

The more frequently you add stitches, the curlier (and more negatively curved) your crochet project gets.  Isn't that awesome?! You can watch a video about hyperbolic crochet here.

Now let's experiment with hyperbolic crochet with our Bee Worry Worm pattern...

You can also download some Printable Bee Worry Worm Tags to add to your Bee Worry Worms.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using the Start Crochet links. Please see my disclosure for more details.

What You’ll Learn

• How to crochet a worry worm's head using the MC (Magic Circle) technique
• How to crochet a 3-D continuous spiral using (sc) single crochet stitches.
• How to create a striped effect using 3-D spirals.
• How to add embellishments to your Bee Worry Worm.
• How to package your crochet Bee Worry Worm for distribution.

Materials Needed

Yarn:

•  100% cotton yarn (DK or Sport) in white, yellow and black. (Acrylic yarn would also work). I used Lang Arbeitsgarn 12 wpi.

• Crochet hook: I used a 4.5 mm hook.
• A tapestry needle
• A pair of scissors
• Trimits Toy Eyes Solid Black - 6mm, Goggly eyes, or black / brown fiber art beads, or a permanent marker (see image below for 15 worry worm eye options to choose from)
• Fluffy cotton filling, fiberfill or a few strands of leftover yarn
• Zip lock plastic or organza baggies
• Printer & A4 paper or card stock to print your tags.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• mc = magic circle
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches

• flo = front loop only
• blo = back loop only
• fo = fasten off

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner - (knowledge of how to crochet a Magic Circle or alternative - please see options in instructions below)

Measurements/Size

This worry worm measures about 6.2 inches (16 cm) in length.

Yardage

Yardage = approx. 24 yards (22 m) in total (all 3 colors)
Black = 11 yards (10 m)
Yellow = 11 yards (10 m)
White = 2 yards (2 m)

Gauge

Gauge = 14 dc and 8 rows with a 4.5 mm crochet hook = 4" (10 cm)

Gauge is not really that crucial for this tutorial. Just try experimenting with different hook sizes & different weight yarns to get a gauge you are happy with for the project you are working on.

If your worry worm looks smaller than you anticipated, try a thicker weight yarn or a smaller size crochet hook.

If you want your worry worm to be longer, just increase the number of stitches in your beginning (body) chain.

Notes

- You can use any type of yarn as long as you have a corresponding crochet hook size (check yarn label for recommendations).

- There are 2 main methods to crochet worry worms:

        1. From the bottom up - meaning you start from the tail end

        2. From the top down - meaning you start with the head.

- I personally prefer the second method (starting with the head), because you get a better finish to your worry worm and the head sits straight on the body. It does require you to know how to crochet a Magic Circle. 

- Numbers at the end of each step (in brackets) indicate the number of final stitches in that step. 

- Beginning Ch 2 counts as a dc st. 

- If you don't know how to crochet a Magic Circle, you can either try to figure it out with these video tutorials, or you could try one of these 2 options:

1. Crochet 3 chains (ch), join the last stitch to the first stitch with a slip stitch (sl st) and crochet your 12 dc (double crochet) stitches into the little gap/ring you just created.
2. Crochet 2 chains (ch), and crochet your 12 dc (double crochet) stitches into the first stitch.

- Please note that I use US crochet terms. 

Stitch How-To Instructions

Instructions for Ch (Chain):
Bring the yarn over the crochet hook from back to front and hook it. Draw hooked yarn through the loop of the stitch on your hook and up onto the working area of your hook.

Instructions for sc (Single Crochet):
Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (you now have two loops on hook), yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook (note: this is equivalent to the UK Double Crochet (dc) stitch).

Instructions for Sl St (Slip Stitch): Insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through your last stitch AND through the loop on your hook (through both stitches).

Instructions for Fastening Off: After the last stitch of the last round, cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch end. Draw the cut end of your yarn completely through the stitch & pull to tighten knot.

Here you can get more clarity on how to crochet a flat circle with the single crochet stitch.

YOUR GIFT! CROCHET PROJECT TRACKER

Here's a little gift for you!

We all have so many WIPS (Works in Progress) lying around, don't we?!!

Let's keep track of all those projects so we don't forget which hook size or yarn color we used!

Print as many as you like and keep them in your crochet binder.

Bee Worry Worm Crochet Pattern (Photo Tutorial)

Part 1: Yellow

• With yellow yarn, start off by tying a slip knot, then Ch 3. (3)

• Join to first stitch with a slip stitch to form a circle.

• Optional alternative: You could also try the Magic Circle for a tight & closed center.

Round 1:

• Ch 2, then continue to work 11 dc stitches into the circle you just created. (12)

• Join with a sl st to top of first dc of this round to close your circle.

This sl st will complete the front of your Bee Worry Worm's head.

• Pull tail end of your yarn tight to close the center of your circle so you don't see a big hole in the middle. 

Note: If you started with a MC, make sure you pull the tail nice & tight to give your worm's head a neat finish (closed center). 

If you started with a ch 3 ring, you may have a small gap in the middle of your circle, which you can sew closed with a tapestry/darning needle when you finish crocheting your worry worm.

Row 1:

• Ch 31  - this will be the center of your Bee Worry Worm 's body. (31)

Row 2:

• In the 2nd chain from the hook place 4 sc in each stitch all the way back up to the worm's head. (120)

Note: You will find that the body of your worm will start to curl up naturally as you progress with your work.

• Once you've reached the top of your worm (nearest to its head), sl st into the same stitch from where you started your chain.

• If you feel your worry worm didn't curl up properly, and looks something like the photo below, don't worry!
  Simply run your finger along the curls to place them in the correct position.
  Give each curl a little twist and they'll all fall into place perfectly!

• Leaving a 10" tail, cut your yarn & fo (fasten off). If your center circle is not tight enough, then sew it closed with your tapestry/darning needle as you're weaving in your yarn tail.

Part 2: Black

• With black yarn, repeat the exact same steps as with Part 1 (Yellow) above.
• When twirling in the end, make sure you twirl in the same direction as the yellow one.

Part 3: White (Wings)

Now we'll start with the wings. (Make 2 wings)

• With white yarn, leave a 4" tail and begin with a MC (or ch 3 circle).
• Ch 2, then work 11 dc into a MC. (12)
• Sl st to the top of the first st to join.

• Leaving a 4" tail, cut your yarn, fasten off and don't weave in your ends. If your center circle is not tight enough, then sew it closed with your tapestry/darning needle with one of your yarn tails.
• Repeat these steps for the second wing.

Assembling Your Bee Worry Worm

Grab your yellow and black sections, hold the 2 heads together back to back and start twirling the 2 bodies together so that each curl from the yellow part measures up exactly with the black part.

The two parts should end up at the same point.

If the 2 sides don't match up, then simply adjust the twirling by holding the bottom tips of both black & yellow parts and pulling on them till the twirls match up exactly.