6 Seasonal
Worry Worm
Crochet Patterns
to turn frowns into smiles
Leave a trail of happiness on special occasions all year long...
Double your impact in half the time & effort!
Basic Worry Worms with poem note
What Are Worry Worms & How Can You Use Them?
Crochet Worry Worms are mini squiggly projects that crocheters work up, mostly with leftover scrap yarn.
They're quick & easy to make, so many crocheters leave them out and about as gestures of Kindness or gift them to people who are suffering from anxiety, depression, or just need a little hug.
They can also be given as gifts to children, used in classrooms, or given to the elderly in nursing homes, for instance.
Why Are Worry Worms Special?
Because they give unconditional:
The Magic of Worry Worms
If you’re the type of person who likes to help others and you know someone who's going through a tough time & could use a little comforting, then these worry worms are for you.
- You can put a smile on a person's face instantly, bring joy & make their day.
- You can help people get over anxiety, stress & loneliness by making them these cute simple projects.
- With just a few minutes of crocheting, you can have a HUGE impact on someone * (See how a worry worm fixed a child's sleep disorder below).
- These pocket pals are your ticket to make the world a little lighter & brighter!
How This Works
Download
Purchase & download the worry worm crochet pattern for this season and save it to your computer. Print the text-only pages so you can tick off your rows/rounds as you complete them.
Create
Crochet worry worms of choice for this season in whatever quantities you like. Add poem tags, place in plastic or organza baggies. Add FB Group to tags (existing group or create your own).
Give
Distribute your worry worms out & about in the area you live. Place them in public places for random people to find. Check your chosen FB Group, see who's the lucky finder & how you impacted their life.
What Customers Are Saying
A wonderful pattern and designer. She's very understanding and easy to work with. The pattern is easy enough to teach to my grandkids. Thank you for all you do.
Wanda Bennett
Amazing,fast, adorable pattern so easy to understand and lots of photos and help if you need it. I recommend this pattern to everyone even beginners
Samantha Restivo
I loved making this Happy Bee. It will melt away the worries of many, by brightening the day .
Bronwyn Bellwood
What Else Could I Use Worry Worms For?
You could also crochet these cute little worry worms to give as:
- fidget toys in classrooms
- an extra touch of love for the elderly,
- leave with notes & poems (in plastic/organza baggies) in unexpected places for people to find * (poem tags/notes available as PDF Printables for each worry worm). Ideas: schools, playgrounds, hospitals, churches, libraries, or any public places.
- use on special occasions like Easter Egg hunts and Halloween Trick-or-Treats.
- or gift to someone who needs a hug,
You'll feel great about yourself & you'll brighten people's day.
Elf Worry Worm with Poem Tag left in the forest.
Become a secret happiness agent & leave a trail of love wherever you go with these 6 worry worm patterns.
Use them for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Spring, and Fall/Halloween.
Why Choose These Patterns?
Beginner Friendly
6 easy patterns perfect for beginner crocheters with step-by-step photo tutorials. Start with the basic worry worm & learn new techniques.
Scrap Busting
Use up your leftover yarn to create new & meaningful crochet projects that will bring joy & smiles to other people's faces.
Social Connection
Make people feel loved with your worry worms and join FB Groups dedicated to this cause. See what big impact these little worms have!
Reviews
Yaay!! This is one of the best cute little bee. im sure everyone will love to make these such an interesting yet different one so far i have seen. I loved the way it turned out . Thank tou for such a lovely Bee Worry Worm pattern
Currently making 115 of these for my daughters school preschool trick or treat. This was a GREAT pattern, very easy to follow. I did after making several, make mine with 6 stitches in the head and put the curly part at row 6.
Love this! Just made one for my granddaughter thank you for a great pattern
Great quick and easy project! So many options for colors.
So cute my grandkids are going to love them.
Very very nice
Definitely going to try this.
Thanks for sharing.
.....my first task to do.
Love it!!!
He’s adorable!
Love how fast this works up and such a cute gift and love that I can use up my scrap yarn
This one was my favorite to make. The hat is the cutest. The pattern is easy and very well written. A very fast and easy pattern to follow.
This pattern is so easy to "WIP" up. It was fun to create and took me about an hour to complete. The pattern is well written and very easy to follow with photos to help. The Gnome was a hit with my son. He brings it to school to fidgit with.
What's included in this Bundle?
- 6 Written Worry Worm Patterns for every season,
- Each pattern is a PDF Printable so you can mark off the rows you finished,
- Text-only sections for easy printing,
- Step-by-step photo tutorials.
- Printable Worry Worm Tags (for basic worry worm only),
- Community support through the Start Crochet FB Group.
When can I use these patterns?
You can crochet the basic worry worms all year round, but if you want to take things up a notch and experiment with new techniques, you'll have patterns for different seasons and occasions throughout the year.
All Year Round
Basic Worry Worm Crochet Pattern
Spring
Don't Worry Bee Happy (Bee Worry Worm Crochet Pattern)
Christmas
Elf Worry Worm Crochet Pattern
Valentines
Valentine's Worry Worm Crochet Pattern
Easter
Bunny Worry Worm Crochet Pattern
Fall/Halloween
Pumpkin Worry Worm Crochet Pattern
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Crochet Patterns
Buy all 6 Worry Worm Crochet Patterns for
$19.99 instead of $26.94 if bought separately.
This Bundle is available for purchase from my Online Shop
and on Ravelry.
(Bonus: Worry Worm Poem Tags PDF Printable)
Like these patterns, but are not ready to work them yet? Pin this pin to Pinterest!
Would you prefer to purchase each
Worry Worm Pattern separately?
No problem!
You can choose whichever Worry Worm you like best and buy either it's Crochet Pattern, Poem or Both.
1. Basic Crochet Worry Worm
PDF Pattern
PDF Poem Tags
2. Bee Worry Worm (For Spring)
3. Elf Worry Worm (For Christmas)
4. Pumpkin Worry Worm (For Fall/Halloween)
5. Valentine's Emoji Worry Worm (For Valentine's Day)
6. Bunny Worry Worm (For Easter)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Worry Worm Story?
Crochet worry worms are most likely based on the Guatemalan Worry Dolls, used as a remedy for worrying. Kids tell the tiny dolls their concerns and place them under their pillows at night so that the worry dolls can take over their worries.
If you'd like to read more about the Worry Worm Story, check out this post where I take a deep-dive into their origin, use cases and pattern options:
Why are worry worms so great?
Worry worms have had an enormous impact on people who've been lucky enough to find them out & about or who've been given them by caring family members or friends. I got in touch with a few of them and asked if I could share their stories here. Have a look at what they've said:
Are crochet Worry Worms ideal projects for beginners?
Yes, absolutely! These worry worms are great projects for beginners. I'd recommend starting with the Basic Worry Worm pattern, then the bunny, then trying the more complex ones later.
Can kids crochet these worry worms?
Yes, kids starting from age 7 should be able to crochet basic worry worms. I taught my daughter how to crochet at the age of 5 and she made these 2 cute little worry worms out of T-shirt yarn to give to her teachers.
Does the written pattern include photos?
Yes! Each Worry Worm pattern includes step-by-step written instructions as well as photos for each step.
Can I get the Worry Worm Patterns for free?
Yes! You can get all the Worry Worm Patterns for free on my blog. They do, however, include ads so if you'd like to print out the pattern and have no interference of ads, you'll find the PDF Written Patterns for sale for a small fee in my online shop and on Ravelry.
Why should I buy the poem tags?
- You could make your own poem tags if you like, but I've simplified the process for you. The ones I've designed include several poems to choose from, 2 sizes of tags and a "Choking Hazard" warning.
- You can also edit the poem or design if you like with a Free Canva account.
- You could add the name of a FB group to which you'd like finders to post a photo (if you intend to leave your worry worms out and about for people to find).
- You save time with these ready-to-print poem tags and you get unlimited printing, forever.
- The poem tags are only available in my online shop.
Sample Poem Tags. 2 sizes, various poems to choose from, Choking Hazard tags. Editable with Canva.com free account.
What should I do if I have questions?
I'd be happy to help you with any questions you have about these patterns or poems. You can email me anytime at [email protected].
Meet The Designer
Hey! I'm May from Switzerland. I design quick & easy crochet patterns for beginners. You'll find step-by-step photo tutorials and simple crochet gift ideas you can offer your loved ones on special occasions.
May Shehab
Crochet Blogger & Designer
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