Worms are wiggling their way into crochet projects everywhere, and honestly, they’re adorable. Whether you’re looking for tiny keychains, stress-relief toys, or decorative pieces, there’s a worm pattern out there waiting for your yarn stash. From spooky Halloween versions to cozy bookworm friends, these designs prove that even the creepiest creatures make the cutest amigurumi.
We’ve rounded up some seriously fun and unique worm crochet patterns that’ll inspire your next project. Mix and match colors, sizes, and personalities to create an entire worm collection. Let’s dig in!
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Worry Worm Charm
Grab a 3.5 mm hook, some aran-weight yarn, and a wooden smiley bead to whip up this precious little charm. At just 13 cm tall when finished, Fiona Wilkinson’s design is perfect for tossing in your bag or pocket wherever you go.
Apple Worm
Who says worms in apples have to be gross? Olena’s adorable design changes your mind completely. Use it as a coaster, decoration, or quirky gift—this little set is charming no matter how you display it.
Worm Tenna
Fans of indie games will recognize this goofy, slightly creepy creature from Deltarune. Toothpaste Dragon’s pattern captures that perfect blend of weird and wonderfully weird that makes it such a fun make.
Ghost Worm
Meet Hailey, a mini ghost worm perfect for Halloween fun. Kids will love having these little spooky buddies to take trick-or-treating, and May makes the pattern super easy to follow.
Crochet Worm Pattern
Luna Crochet Designs walks you through creating these delightful fidget toys step-by-step. Just grab some DK weight yarn, a 4 mm hook, safety eyes, and follow along as she shows you how to get that perfect coiled structure.
Worm Rattle
Baby rattles have never been cuter! Lilleliis shows you exactly how to create these colorful toys that newborns will adore. Play with your color combinations and watch tiny hands reach for these irresistible wiggly friends.
Pumpkin Worm
This is Pippin—a coiled orange body paired with a sweet pumpkin-shaped head. May’s pattern works beautifully as a keychain or gift for fall lovers, and don’t worry, he’s totally harmless!
Worry Worms
Only need to know three basic stitches? Perfect! Double crochet, triple crochet, and half triple crochet are all you need for Marianna’s Lazy Daisy Days design. These worms are specifically created to help people manage stress and anxiety in a tactile, soothing way.
Night Garden Charms
Give your worm some companions with Yarnspirations’ colorful charm set. Make a bright bat and a cheerful ladybug to join your worm friend. Intermediate crocheters will breeze through these fun little projects.
Worm Finger Puppet
Here’s a brilliant way to use up those yarn scraps! Divina Rocco’s finger puppets need just aran-weight yarn, a 4.5 mm hook, and some googly eyes. Make a bunch of these little characters and pass them around to friends—they make fantastic party favors.
Labyrinth Worm Amigurumi
William the worm from Labyrinth is reimagined here with Caroline Lord’s clever design. Big googly eyes, an orange scarf, and wild blue hair make this character instantly recognizable for film fans. If the movie brings back memories, this little guy belongs on your shelf.
Bunny Worms
After Halloween, it’s time to celebrate Easter with May’s sweet bunny-themed worms. Tiny bows over their ears add extra charm, and soft pastel colors make them perfect for spring. These little hoppers are absolutely irresistible.
Marcus the Worm VR
Standing about 8.5 inches tall, Just Stitched’s Marcus is a playful pattern for advanced crocheters. Use a 3.5 mm hook, worsted-weight yarn, pipe cleaners, and polyfill stuffing to bring this fun character to life.
Destiny 2 Hive Worm
Gamers, this one’s for you! Combine milk cotton yarn with glow-in-the-dark green yarn, add pipe cleaners and a 3.5 mm hook, and you’ve got Anteaterlovescrochet Blog’s magical Destiny-inspired creature. It’s truly one of a kind.
Jar Cover with Worm
Kitty’s Kreations Boutique has the perfect solution for dressing up your mason jars. Use DK fine-weight yarn with two different hook sizes and master some basic stitches like magic circle, single crochet, and decreases for excellent results.
Bookworm Doll
This worm is literally a bookworm—sporting glasses and a lovely white ruffled dress! Sara Sabry’s design is extra special because you can create multiple outfits and change her look every
