Fun & Easy Guide on How to Crochet a Worry Worm?

Do you love spending your time crocheting small and cute things? Then here you go, a simple guide to crocheting a tiny Worry worm that can take away all your stress. It can be great as a gift to give to your friend to spread a little happiness. 

Introducing the crochet worry worm teeny, squiggly friend that is easy to make, beginner-friendly, and sure to put a smile on anyone’s face! Whether you are a beginner at crochet or an experienced crafter, this tutorial will show you just how easy it is to make these cute and comfy little creations.

Grab your yarn and hook because it’s a fun and stress-free crochet journey!

What Are Worry Worms?

People are getting crazy over crochet little items and worry worms are one among them. They are little, curly crochet creatures with large googly eyes.

Soft yarn is mostly used to create these crochet products, making them perfect as tools for the spreading of joy and comfort. Some people often pass them through random acts of kindness while others use them as little gift-giving stuff to friends or family. 

These cute little creatures are known for their comforting purpose. Be it for kids, someone feeling anxious, or just as a fun gift, worry worms are great for reminding us to smile and let go of stress.

The best part of these worry worms is that they are super easy to crochet and can be made in under 10 minutes. So if you’re a beginner crocheter, this is the perfect project to boost your confidence!

How to Crochet a Worry Worm for Beginners

If you’re just starting out with crochet, then know that it takes literally a few minutes of work to crochet a worm. It is as easy as anything can be. You just need to know a few very basic stitches, and just a little time and practice will have you making your first worry worm in no time.

Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

Yarn

Pick any yarn you’d like. Thicker yarn will make a fatter worm, and thinner yarn will make a more fragile worm. Acrylic yarn is fantastic for beginners!

Crochet Hook

You’ll want to use a hook size that’s paired with your yarn-most beginners start with a 4mm or 5mm hook.

Googly Eyes or Embroidery Floss

You can add fun googly eyes to give your worm a personality, or stitch eyes with yarn for a homemade touch.

Scissors

You will need the scissors to cut the yarn and tie it into a knot or if you are making separate strands. 

Yarn Needle

To sew in the ends and make them hooked together. If you are using googly eyes, you just need glue for it. The plastic eyes won’t be sewn with a needle. 

Crochet Worry Worm Pattern

The pattern of crocheting a worry worm generally entails making a long spiral-shaped body by using a series of stitches such as single crochet, half-double crochet, or double crochet. 

Patterns can be made in any length, color, or design, and the worm can be more or less a classic one-color version or brightly multicolored. For special events, the worm can be made with a party or holiday theme. 

Follow these step-by-step instructions to crochet your themed worry worms.

Make a Slip Knot

Start by creating a slip knot on your crochet hook. This is the foundation for your crochet worry worm. If you’re not familiar with how to make a slip knot, then just tie a simple loop that tightens around your hook.

Create a Chain

Chain about 25-30 stitches (or more if you want a longer worm). To do this, yarn over and pull the yarn through the loop on your hook. Repeat until you have your desired chain length. The chain will determine how long your worm will be!

Make the Spiral

This is where it gets magic! Insert your hook to work 2 single crochets in each chain and stitch down that chain all the way.

With this doubling of stitches, your work will start to curl into a spiral form as you work it along. Insert your hook through the first chain stitch on the hook. Turn the yarn over and pull that chain through. Yarn over again; pull through both loops. And that is one single crochet.

Work one more single crochet into the same chain stitch, and continue this pattern 2 SC per chain, until you reach the end of the chain.

Finish Off

Once you’ve worked 2 single crochets into each chain and reached the end, cut your yarn, leaving a tail about 6 inches long. Yarn over and pull the tail through the last loop on your hook to secure it.

Final Thoughts

And that’s all. Here is how you can crochet an adorable worry worm in no time. These cute little spiraled creatures are not only easy to make but also ideal for gifting, spreading kindness, or keeping as a cheerful reminder to let go of worries.

With a few more requirements along with yarn like a hook, and a splash of creativity crochet your own worry worm to either give away as a gift or keep it as your comfy little companion.