Meet Hailey the Hug-a-Boo Worm. This cute little “Ghost Worry Worm” is a not-so-spooky companion to keep the kiddos entertained and worry-free this Halloween.

You can use this little Ghost 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.

It’s an easy and fun project that your children will adore, and it’s the perfect addition to your Halloween decor.

If you’re new to the idea of worry worms, you can have a look at this post where I explain why worry worms are so special:

https://startcrochet.com/worry-worms-story-pattern-poems/

If you’d like to add some pre-designed Tags to your crocheted Ghosties, you may purchase them from my blog here (sold separately). They are a PDF Printable and you have the option to edit the design or poem with a Free Canva account:

https://startcrochet.com/product/ghost-worry-worm-poem-tags-pdf-printable/

New! Themed Worry Worms Crochet Patterns + Poem Tags Bundle SALE!

I designed some more themed Worry Worms that you could use throughout the year for different seasons/occasions. Have a look at these new Worry Worm designs as well.

https://startcrochet.com/crochet-worry-worms-bundle-sale/

Materials Needed

• Yarn - Simply Chunky - Paper White. I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky - Paper White 100% Acrylic. Would be great if you have glow-in-the-dark yarn
• Crochet hook that fits your yarnI used a G/6 (4 mm) hook.
• A darning needle
• A pair of scissors
• For the eyes, either a strand of black yarn or some stick-on eyes. I used 5 mm Plastic Half Round Flat Back Black Beads Eyes. These do not have adhesive on the back, so you will need a dab of glue to attach them. You can see several options for Worry Worm Eyes here.
• For the mouth, either a strand of black yarn to make a smile, or a small piece of black felt cut out into a tiny oval shape. Glue to attach the eyes and felt mouth.

Abbreviations

MC = magic circle
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
sts = stitches
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 ghost worry worm looks narrower than you anticipated, try a heavier weight yarn. If you want your ghost worry worm to be longer, just increase the number of stitches in your body chain.

Size
This Ghost Worry Worm measures about 4.7 “ (12 cm) in height.

Yardage
Weight: 5 gm
Approximately 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).

• 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.

• Please note that I use US crochet terms.

Please Note

This product is for a CROCHET PATTERN only.

This is NOT a finished physical item. Nothing will be shipped to you by post. You will download a digital file that you can save on your computer/tablet or cell phone.

NO RETURNS or REFUNDS will be issued on Instant Downloads after pattern/s have been downloaded.

This pattern explains how I make this project. It is NOT GUARANTEED that your finished project looks exactly the same. This will depend on a number of reasons: yarn and hook you use, your crocheting skills, style, tension, etc.

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I’d like to say a big Thank You to my pattern testers:
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