Finger Puppet Googly Eyes Worry Worm Crochet Pattern

Using Finger Puppet Eyes in crochet projects is the latest craze in many FB groups at the moment!
A lot of people are using them for Random Acts of Kindness making small projects with these funny little Finger Puppet Googly Eyes to leave out & about for some lucky people to find.
Most who’ve made worry worms with these kinds of eyes tend to crochet around the ‘nose’ section of the Finger Puppet Eyes.
That’s one way of doing it, but I thought I’d show you another way you could use these Finger Puppet Eyes on Worry Worms with Amigurumi-style heads where you hide the ‘nose’ section altogether and all you see is those funny large eyes popping out of the worry worm’s head!
You can use these Worry Worms as gifts for children in classrooms, therapy centers, or hospitals, for instance. You could also leave them out & about in playgrounds, in the forest or any place really for people to find & make their day!
If you have any questions, you can ask them in the Start Crochet FB Group where you will surely get the help you’re looking for.

Materials Needed
Finger Puppet Eyes size 1.37” * 1.26” (3.5 cm * 3.2 cm)
Yarn - I used Lang Handarbeitsgarn (DK) 100% cotton in color of choice.
Crochet hook that fits your yarnI used a G/6 (4 mm) hook.
A stitch marker, hairpin or a strand of yarn in contrasting color.
A darning needle
A pair of scissors
Small amount of fiberfill stuffing or some yarn scraps.
For the mouth, a strand of black yarn.
Glue (to glue on the mouth if you’re not stitching it),

Abbreviations

mc = magic circle
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
sts = stitches
Sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (decrease)
fo = fasten off

Skill Level

Intermediate (knowledge of how to work a Magic Circle or alternative required).
It’s also a bit tricky to work through the ‘nose’ section of the finger puppet eyes to hold it in place, so it could be a little challenging if you’re an absolute beginner. The trick is to crochet loosely around the ‘nose’.

Gauge

16 stitches and 8 rows = 4” (10 cm) in double crochet (US).
Gauge is not really that crucial for this project. Just try experimenting with different hook sizes & different weight yarns to get a gauge you are happy with.
If your Worry Worm looks narrow or not as full as you anticipated, try a heavier weight yarn. If you want your Worry Worm to be longer, just increase the number of stitches in your body chain.

Size

This Worry Worm measures about 4.7 “ (12 cm) in height (including Finger Puppet Eyes).

Yardage

Weight:
10 gm (including Finger Puppet Eyes)
8 gm (without eyes)
Yardage: Approximately 14.6 yards (13.4 meters)

Notes

• You can use any type of yarn as long as you have a corresponding crochet hook size (check yarn label for recommendations). Best results are with bulkier weight yarns.
• You can make the pattern larger or smaller by changing the type of yarn and/or hook size.
• Numbers at the end of each row (in brackets) indicate the number of final stitches in that row.
• Head is worked in continuous rounds (stitch marker use advised).
• Please note that I use US crochet 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.

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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.

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 © 2023.

A big THANK YOU to my Finger Puppet Googly Eyes Worry Worm Pattern Testers:
Laurene Leeseberg Bluder
Mary Watson
Michelle Silvester
Jamie Storer
Tawnya herman
Danielle LaMonica
Laura stark