Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or afraid? The Worry Grots are here to help. This pattern contains everything you need to design and make your very own Worry Grot. Perfect for little and big people alike, these super cute monsters can be squished, thrown, cuddled and more making them the perfect stress relievers when everything feels a little too much. You could even add a sachet of dried lavender inside to give your Worry Grot a relaxing and soothing scent and there is an option to add a pocket to your Worry Grot to give you a place to stash your worries.

This free pattern requires DK wool in the colour(s) of your choice and 4mm needles. It provides the basic instructions to create three body shapes and a range of accessories that you can mix and match to create a totally unique Worry Grot. From one pattern, the possibilities are endless!

Looking after our mental health, and the mental health of our young ones, is really important right now and the Worry Grots are designed to help you do just that. If you are able, please consider donating to your preferred mental health charity in place of paying for this pattern.