Worry Worm Crochet Pattern

(For Random Acts of Crochet Kindness)

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 🙂

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS PROJECT

• Some classic Aran weight yarn (color of your choice). Any yarn would do really, just make sure it’s not hairy or fuzzy. For this project I used Paintbox Yarns – Aran weight
• Crochet hook that fits your yarn. Generally I use between a size G/4mm to H/5mm hook. For this project I used a 4.5 mm hook.
• A tapestry needle
• A pair of scissors
• Toy Eyes, Goggly eyes, black / brown fiber art beads, or a permanent marker
• Plastic or organza baggies
• Printer & A4 paper or cardstock to print your tags.

PATTERN DETAILS

This is a perfect quick crochet project to give away as gifts to a child, someone who has anxiety or just needs a hug.
Worry worms are generally used for ROACKs (Random Acts of Crochet Kindness).

You should have basic knowledge of crocheting to complete this pattern and know how to make the following stitches:

ABBREVIATIONS

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

If you do not know how to crochet the Magic Circle, no worries! An alternative method is included in the pattern.

MEASUREMENTS

Length = 6″ / 15cm
Weight = 0.17 oz/ 4 – 5 g
Yardage = 10 yards / 9.2m of yarn

SKILL LEVEL

Beginner

LANGUAGE

English

CROCHET TERMINOLOGY

US Terms

PLEASE NOTE

This product is for a CROCHET PATTERN only.

This is NOT for a finished physical item. Nothing will be shipped to you by post. You will download a digital file that you can save on your computer/tablet or cell phone.

NO RETURNS or REFUNDS will be issued on Instant Downloads after pattern/s have been downloaded.

This pattern explains how I make a worry worms. It is NOT GUARANTEED that your finished project looks exactly the same. This will depend on a number of reasons: yarn and hook you use, your crocheting skills, style, tension, etc.

This pattern or its parts may not be REPLICATED, ALTERED, SHARED or RESOLD without permission.

You may SELL physical items made from this pattern, but please GIVE CREDIT to me as the designer (see below).

Rights are NOT transferrable.

If you have any questions, I’d be happy to answer them for you before or after your purchase.

Design and photos are copyright of Start Crochet [May Shehab] © 2022.