Crochet Worry Worms are easy-to-make pocket pals that help kids and youngsters deal with worries and big emotions. Find these five free crochet patterns to make.
When I first heard about the idea of crochet worry worms I was really taken aback. Crochet is not only fun and pretty. It can also be very useful.
These quick and easy crochet worry worms are just the perfect project you can make in no time. And they might just help someone or simply put a big smile on their face.
These are perfect for young children to keep as pocket pals for when life is a little overwhelming. Little kids learning to navigate the big world, it can get a bit too much sometimes.
Starting a new school, the first day at the nursery away from parents, attending a summer camp, or even making new friends in the park. They are all big events in little people’s lives.
Crochet worry worms became really popular when a FB Group called Random Acts of Crochet Kindness came up with the brilliant idea.
Their aim was to distribute these simple crochet worry worms with a poem attached anywhere you can think of for others to find and keep.
It was a simple way to let others know they are not on their own or just to simply put a smile on their face.
What are worry worms?
The main purpose of crochet worry worms is to be a buddy the little ones can share their worries with. It might help them to talk about their feelings and identify what worries them by saying it out loud.
Worries and fear can be like worms sometimes – wriggly and hard to catch. However, with these crochet worry worms that kids can have handy in their pockets, it will be easier for them to deal with those big life moments.
You can also make these worms into keychains or bag charms, so your little one can always have one with them without the risk of losing them.
If your little one is of school age and can write, maybe they can write their worries down, attach them to a worry worm and place them into a worm jar. This will help the, contain their worries and fears and make sense of their feelings.
Once they can recognize the emotions they are feeling, they can then remove the worms from the jar one by one as they learn to deal with them.
How do you crochet a worry worm?
Crocheting a worry worm is really easy and quick. The whole worm can be made in just one or two rows.
The head can be made as a simple 2D circle or as a 3D ball shape in amigurumi style. The body is then attached to the head or worked straight off the head.
The body is usually one long ruffle chain. You can either attach tiny safety eyes or embroider a pair with black thread.
5 Free Crochet Worry Worms Pattern Ideas
Choose from these cute crochet worry worms patterns. They are all easy and quick to make.
1. Hooked By Robin
This is an easy crochet worry worm pattern that comes with a video tutorial too.
The perfect crochet pocket pal – tell him your worries and he will share the burden.
CLICK HERE for the free written pattern and video.
2. Start Crochet
The best thing about these crochet worry worms is that they are super easy and fast to whip up, which makes them ideal projects for beginner crocheters.
FOLLOW THIS LINK for the free crochet worry worm pattern and free poem downloads to attach your worms to.
3. Jay Robertson
These ‘Worry Worms’ are the perfect pocket pal for anyone feeling a little sad or dealing with big emotions.
Their cute little faces and tactile bodies mean they’re just the right size to squeeze reassuringly in times of need. The pattern is available as a free download from Ravelry (at the time this article was written).
4. Amy’s Crochet Patterns
These cute crochet worry worms make great gifts to kids and teachers. Find the free pattern and video tutorial HERE.
5. The Yarn Bowl Crochet
Whether you are a teacher or a parent and want to make these cute crochet worry worms for the kids, these come with great printable poems too.
CLICK HERE for the free crochet pattern.
Final thoughts…
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5 Cute Free Crochet Worry Worms Patterns
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