Black Cat Worry Worm Crochet Pattern

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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