“Don’t Worry, Bee Happy” Crochet Pattern

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.

I designed little poem tags that you can print out and include with these Bees. You can find these on my blog (purchased separately):

https://startcrochet.com/product/bee-worry-worm-poem-tags/

New! Themed Worry Worms Crochet Patterns + Poem Tags Bundle SALE!

I designed some more themed Worry Worms that you could use throughout the year for different seasons/occasions. Have a look at these new Worry Worm designs as well (in the link below)

New! Themed Worry Worms Crochet Patterns + Poem Tags Bundle SALE!

I designed some more themed Worry Worms that you could use throughout the year for different seasons/occasions. Have a look at these new Worry Worm designs as well (in the link above)l

https://startcrochet.com/crochet-worry-worms-bundle-sale/

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

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

• 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)

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

• 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.

• Please note that I use US crochet terms.

If you have any questions, please send me an email at admin@startcrochet.com.

Please Note

This product is for a CROCHET PATTERN only.

This is NOT 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.

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This pattern explains how I make this project. 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.

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Thank you!

A big THANK YOU to all the Testers who so generously tested this pattern for me:
ChrisMissy
Kim Topper
Amanda melicz corbi
NagaKrishnaja
Jen jackson
Dana Silicki
Bronwyn Bellwood
Shania Foley
Krystal Dawn

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