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Adorable Worm Amigurumi Pattern

Adorable Worm Amigurumi Pattern
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6-8 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their sewing journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Adorable Worm Amigurumi Pattern

This endearing worm amigurumi pattern guides you through creating a segmented plush toy with a personality-filled face and bendable body. The design uses simple sphere construction techniques repeated for each colorful body segment, allowing you to customize the length and color palette to your preference. The pattern includes detailed instructions for the distinctive head with embroidered features, cute antennae, and sweet expression that brings this garden friend to life.

Adorable Worm Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Each body segment uses the same basic ball construction method with color variations, making it easy to achieve consistent results. The pattern's modular design means you can make your worm as long or short as you like by adding or removing segments.

Why You'll Love This Adorable Worm Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it's so forgiving and adaptable for crafters at any skill level. The repetitive nature of creating each body segment makes it perfect for mindless crocheting while watching your favorite shows, yet the end result looks impressive and unique. I find joy in selecting different color combinations for each worm I make, and the smile you embroider on the face always brings such personality to the finished piece. The modular construction means you can pause between segments without losing your place, making it ideal for busy schedules.

Adorable Worm Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Adorable Worm Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Adorable Worm Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Adorable Worm Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this worm pattern because the possibilities are truly endless. Sometimes I create rainbow worms using every color in my stash, making each segment a different vibrant hue that catches the eye.

Other times I go for pastel combinations that give the worm a softer, dreamy appearance perfect for nursery decor. I've even tried making themed worms using team colors for sports fans or matching them to specific room color schemes.

One of my favorite variations is adding stripes to individual segments by changing colors mid-segment, which creates a more complex visual texture without adding difficulty to the pattern.

I also enjoy playing with the length, making some worms super long as door draft stoppers or keeping them short and compact as keychain buddies.

The antennae are another fun area to customize - I sometimes make them longer and curlier by adding more rounds, or shorter and stubbier for a different personality.

Don't be afraid to experiment with different facial expressions too. A slight change in eyebrow angle or smile curve completely transforms the worm's character from happy to surprised to sleepy.

I've made versions with felt accessories like tiny hats or bow ties, which adds an adorable touch without requiring additional crochet skills.

For an interesting texture variation, try using fuzzy or chenille yarn for certain segments to create a caterpillar-like effect that feels amazing to touch.

Remember that this pattern is your canvas - there's no wrong way to customize it, so let your creativity guide you and make each worm uniquely yours.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not stuffing body segments firmly enough before attaching them together, which causes the worm to be floppy instead of maintaining its shape properly ✗ Forgetting to work in continuous rounds without joining, leading to visible seams that disrupt the smooth appearance of each body segment ✗ Placing the eyes too far apart or at uneven heights on the head, which affects the worm's facial expression significantly ✗ Overstuffing the small connector pieces between segments, making them bulge awkwardly instead of creating smooth transitions between colored balls ✗ Skipping the FLO rounds when indicated, which eliminates the defined ridge that helps pieces fit together seamlessly during assembly

Adorable Worm Amigurumi Pattern

Create this charming segmented worm amigurumi with its sweet smile and playful antennae. This delightful pattern features colorful body segments that you can customize in your favorite shades, creating a unique wiggly friend. Perfect for beginners looking to practice working in rounds and color changes, this pattern results in a huggable companion measuring approximately 17 cm at the head with adjustable body length.

Beginner Friendly 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Adorable Worm Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton thread in multiple colors of your choice (pink, orange, green, grey recommended as shown)
  • 02
    Brown cotton thread for eye details
  • 03
    White cotton thread for eye highlights

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.5 mm
  • 02
    Dolls stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Sewing needle for assembly
  • 05
    Tapestry needle for embroidery details

Progress Tracker

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— Body (Large piece):

Round 1:

6 sc in MR. (6)

Round 2:

6 inc. (12)

Round 3-7:

1 sc around. (12)

Round 8:

1 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (18)

Round 9:

FLO, 2 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (24)

Round 10:

3 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (30)

Round 11:

4 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (36)

Round 12:

5 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (42)

Round 13:

6 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (48)

Round 14:

7 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (54)

Round 15-25:

1 sc around. (54)

Round 26:

7 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (48)

Round 27:

6 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (42)

Round 28:

5 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (36)

Round 29:

4 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (30)

Round 30:

3 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (24)

Round 31:

2 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (18)

Info:

Cut the thread and fill the ball.

— Body (Small piece):

Round 1:

6 sc in MR. (6)

Round 2:

6 inc. (12)

Round 3:

1 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (18)

Round 4-8:

1 sc around. (18)

Info:

Cut the strand, leaving thread for sewing. Insert the small piece into the hole of the large piece (so that the right side of the piece is on the outside) and sew to join the edges taking both loops on the large piece and only the outer loop of the small piece.

— Legs:

Round 1:

6 sc in a MR. (6)

Round 2:

6 inc. (12)

Round 3-8:

1 sc around. (12)

Info:

Cut the thread. Make two equal pieces and fill them. Then sew them to the bottom of the previous piece.

Info:

Repeat the process to obtain as many balls as long as we want the worm to be. The balls are made in different colors and the legs are crocheted always in grey.

— Tail (Large piece):

Round 1:

6 sc in MR. (6)

Round 2:

6 inc. (12)

Round 3:

1 sc around. (12)

Round 4:

1 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (18)

Round 5:

2 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (24)

Round 6:

3 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (30)

Round 7:

4 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (36)

Round 8:

5 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (42)

Round 8-16:

1 sc around. (42)

Round 17:

5 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (36)

Round 18:

4 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (30)

Round 19:

3 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (24)

Round 20:

2 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (18)

Info:

Cut the thread. Fill.

— Tail (Small piece):

Round 1:

6 sc in MR. (6)

Round 2:

6 inc. (12)

Round 3:

1 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (18)

Round 4-8:

1 sc around. (18)

Info:

Cut the strand, leaving thread for sewing. Insert the small piece into the hole of the large piece and sew to join the edges taking both loops on the large piece and only the outer loop of the small piece.

— Neck (Large piece):

Round 1:

6 sc in MR. (6)

Round 2:

6 inc. (12)

Round 3:

1 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (18)

Round 4:

2 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (24)

Round 5:

3 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (30)

Round 6:

4 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (36)

Round 7:

5 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (42)

Round 8:

6 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (48)

Round 9-18:

1 sc around. (54)

Round 19:

6 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (42)

Round 20:

5 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (36)

Round 21:

4 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (30)

Round 22:

3 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (24)

Round 23:

2 sc, 1 dec. 6 times. (18)

Info:

Cut the thread and fill.

— Neck (Small piece A - Body connector):

Round 1:

6 SC in MR. (6)

Round 2:

6 inc. (12)

Round 3-7:

1 sc around. (12)

Round 8:

FLO, 1 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (18)

Info:

Cut the thread and fill. Sew, joining row 8) to row 23) from previous piece (large piece).

— Neck (Small piece B - Head connector):

Round 1:

6 sc in MR. (6)

Round 2:

6 inc. (12)

Round 3:

1 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (18)

Round 4-10:

1 sc around. (18)

Info:

Cut the thread. Fill and sew to the top of the large piece.

Info:

To finish this piece, all you have to do is crochet the legs in the same way that we did for the balls of the body and sew them at the bottom, as shown in the photos.

— Head (Large piece):

Round 1:

6 sc in MR. (6)

Round 2:

6 inc. (12)

Round 3:

1 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (18)

Round 4:

2 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (24)

Round 5:

3 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (30)

Round 6:

4 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (36)

Round 7:

5 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (42)

Round 8:

6 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (48)

Round 9:

7 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (54)

Round 10:

8 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (60)

Round 11-17:

1 sc around. (60)

Round 18:

2 hdc inc, 18 sc, 2 hdc inc, 38 sc. (64)

Round 19:

*1 hdc, 1 hdc inc* 2 times, 18 sc, *1 hdc inc, 1 hdc* 2 times, 38 sc. (68)

Round 20-21:

1 sc around. (68)

Round 22:

*1 hdc, 1 hdc dec* 2 times, 18 sc, *1 hdc dec, 1 hdc* 2 times, 38 sc. (64)

Round 23:

2 hdc dec, 18 sc, 2 hdc dec. (60)

Round 24:

*8 sc, 1 dec* 6 times. (54)

Round 25:

*7 sc, 1 dec* 6 times. (48)

Round 26:

*6 sc, 1 dec* 6 times. (42)

Round 27:

*5 sc, 1 dec* 6 times. (36)

Round 28:

*4 sc, 1 dec* 6 times. (30)

Round 29:

*3 sc, 1 dec* 6 times. (24)

Round 30:

*2 sc, 1 dec* 6 times. (18)

Info:

Cut the thread and fill.

— Head (Small piece):

Round 1:

6 sc in MR. (6)

Round 2:

6 inc. (12)

Round 3:

1 sc, 1 inc. 6 times. (18)

Round 4-11:

1 sc around. (18)

Info:

Cut the strand, leaving thread for sewing. Insert the small piece into the hole of the large piece (so that the right side is out) and sew to join the edges taking both loops on the large piece and only the outer loop of the small piece.

— Eyes:

Round 1:

6 SC in MR. (6)

Info:

Change to white cotton thread:

Round 2:

BLO, 6 inc. (12)

Info:

Cut leaving a bit of yarn to embroider the points of light.

Info:

Make two identical eyes and sew them to the face of the worm.

— Antennae:

Round 1:

6 SC in MR. (6)

Round 2:

6 inc. (12)

Round 3-5:

1 sc around. (12)

Round 6:

6 dec. (6)

Round 7-14:

1 sc around. (6)

Info:

Cut the strand leaving thread to sew. No need to fill. Make another antenna and sew them to the head of the worm.

— Details:

Info:

With brown thread embroider the eyebrows and the smile.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the neck piece to the first body segment by sewing the connector piece (round 8) to the corresponding round on the body ball.
  • Sew the head to the top of the neck by joining the head connector piece securely to the large neck piece.
  • Attach two grey legs to the bottom of each body segment as shown in the pattern photos, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
  • Connect all colorful body segments together in your desired sequence by sewing the small pieces into the large pieces, matching edges carefully.
  • Attach the tail segment to the end of the body chain as the final piece.
  • Sew the eyes to the face of the worm head, positioning them symmetrically on the upper portion of the head.
  • Attach the two antennae to the top of the head, spacing them evenly apart for a balanced look.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds without joining unless specifically indicated in the pattern instructions
  • 💡Stuff each segment firmly before closing and attaching to maintain the worm's shape and structure
  • 💡Keep consistent tension throughout to ensure all body segments are uniform in size and appearance
  • 💡Use stitch markers to track the beginning of each round, especially when working the head piece
  • 💡When changing colors between segments, weave in ends securely to prevent them from showing through
  • 💡The FLO and BLO rounds create important ridges for joining pieces, so do not skip these instructions

This delightful worm amigurumi pattern brings garden charm into your crafting repertoire with its modular design and cheerful personality. The segmented construction allows endless customization with your favorite color combinations, making each worm truly unique. Whether you're creating a gift for a child or adding to your own plush collection, this pattern offers a satisfying balance of repetitive techniques and creative expression. The sweet embroidered face and playful antennae give this little creature bags of character that will bring smiles for years to come.

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FAQs

How long should I make my worm?

The length is completely customizable! The head measures approximately 17 cm, and you can add as many colored body segments as you like. Most crafters create worms with 5-10 body segments for a balanced look, but feel free to make yours longer or shorter depending on your preference.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

While the pattern is written for cotton thread with a 2.5mm hook, you can adapt it to other yarn weights. Just remember to adjust your hook size accordingly and be aware that using thicker yarn will create a larger finished piece. Keep your gauge consistent throughout for best results.

Do I need to stuff the antennae?

No, the pattern specifically states not to stuff the antennae. Leaving them unstuffed allows them to be more flexible and gives them a natural, floppy appearance that adds to the worm's charm.

How do I keep track of my rounds?

Use a stitch marker or piece of contrasting yarn to mark the beginning of each round. This is especially helpful when working the larger pieces like the head, where you'll be working many rounds consecutively without joining.

Can I make this worm safe for young children?

Yes! Instead of embroidering the eyes, consider crocheting them as part of the head or using safety eyes that are securely attached. Make sure all yarn ends are woven in very securely and test all attachments to ensure they won't come loose during play.