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Step into the enchanting world of crochet with this beginnerfriendly guide to making your very own Worry Worm! No experience is needed—just grab some yarn and your crochet hook, and you're ready to start.

In this easytofollow tutorial, you'll learn how to hold your crochet hook, make a slip knot, and create chain stitches. We’ll walk you through making 25 chain stitches, joining them with a slip stitch, and forming the body using half double crochet stitches. For a personal touch, you can add a wooden bead for the head and a ribbon if you like.

Join our vibrant crafting community at Martha & Me Crafts and experience the joy of creating something special by hand. With clear instructions and plenty of encouragement, you’ll quickly grasp the basics and feel the pride that comes with your handmade creation.

Ready to embark on your crochet adventure? Watch the full tutorial and let’s get creative together! Your crafting journey starts now—pick up your hook and dive in!

00:00:00 Introduction to Worry Worm: Learn the basics of making a worry worm for beginners and the materials required for the project.
00:00:28 Crochet Techniques: Instructions on holding the crochet hook, making a slip knot, and performing chain stitches.
00:08:24 Joining and Curling: Learn how to join chain stitches into a loop and create a curly worm body with half double crochet stitches.
00:16:57 Finishing the Worm: Final steps to fasten off the crochet, secure the worm, and attach the bead head.
00:24:55 Final Touches: Adding a grosgrain ribbon and completing the worry worm project.

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Written Summary Worry Worm Tutorial
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Tutorial for making a worry worm aimed at complete beginners.
Recommended materials: tube yarn, 1inch wooden bead, 5mm crochet hook, scissors, optional grosgrain ribbon.
Instruction on holding the crochet hook (knife vs. pencil method).
Stepbystep guide on making a slip knot and chain stitches.
Complete 25 chain stitches to form the worm's body.
Join the chain into a loop with a slip stitch.
Finish by creating an additional 25 chain stitches for the worm's tail.
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Begin with 25 chains for crochet.
Learn half double crochet: yarn over, insert into the second chain, yarn over, pull through to create 3 loops, then yarn over and pull through all 3.
To create a curl, do 3 half double crochets in each chain stitch.
Continue this for all chain stitches to achieve the desired curl.
Finish by fastening off with a slip stitch and knotting the end.
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Perform 3 half double crochets in each chain stitch.
Fasten off by joining with a slip stitch and tie a knot.
Secure with additional knots using both loose ends, which will be hidden by the bead.
Cut the ends short.
Twist the work to form the body of the worry worm.
Prepare to attach a bead to the worm.
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Use a smaller crochet hook (4 mm) to thread a bead onto a cord.
Pull the cord tightly through the bead without damaging it.
Tie a knot close to the bead to secure the cord.
Optionally, add a grosgrain ribbon around the neck and make a bow.
This completes the creation of the worry worm.