Black Cat Worry Worm Crochet Pattern
Made by Start Crochet
Pattern languages available: English (US)
Details
Are you looking for a quick Halloween project you can make in under 15 minutes?
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You can use this little Halloween Cat Worry Worm as
- gifts for kids,
- in classrooms as a calming tool,
- for trick-or-treats or
- to hide out & about for people to find.
- And if you’re looking for more Halloween worry worm designs, have a look at my Ghost Worry Worm & Pumpkin Worry Worm.
They’re all super easy to work up, and even if you’re new to crochet, you can totally make these!
Just follow the step-by-step photo instructions below and if you have any questions, you can ask them in the Start Crochet FB Group where we’ll all be happy to help you..
Materials Needed:
- Bulky yarn in Black. Suggested: Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky – Black 100% Acrylic.
- Crochet hook that fits your yarnI used a G/6 (4 mm) hook.
- A darning needle
- A pair of scissors
- Googly eyes (8-10 mm) in white or Doll Glass Eye Beads.
- For the whiskers (optional), a strand of white yarn or twine.
- Good light source: working with black yarn can be difficult if you’re not crocheting in a place with good lighting. Make sure you’re sitting in a well-lit area or have a lamp shining onto your project. You could also test this pattern with a lighter-colored yarn first.
Abbreviations Used In Pattern:
MC = Magic Circle
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sts = stitches
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
fo = fasten off
Skill Level:
Beginner (knowledge of how to work a Magic Circle or alternative required).
Gauge:
12 sts & 16 rows = 4” (10 cm) in sc
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 for the project you are working on.
If your Cat Worry Worm looks narrow or not as full as you anticipated, try a heavier weight yarn. If you want your Cat Worry Worm to be longer, just increase the number of stitches in your body chain.
Size:
This Cat Worry Worm measures about 4.7 “ (12 cm) in height.
Yardage
Weight: 5 gmApproximately 7.4 yards (6.8 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.
– Beginning ch 2 counts as a stitch.
– Worry Worms turn out best with heavier weight yarns.
– Please note that I use US crochet terms.
Required skill level: beginner
The pattern exists in following languages:
- English (US)
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