"don't Worry Bee Happy" Crochet Pattern

"“Don’t Worry, Bee Happy” Crochet Pattern Crochet worry worms became a real hit when a FB Group called “Random Acts of Crochet Kindness” came up with the idea to distribute these simple crochet worry worms with a poem packaged in a small see-through plastic baggie or organza bag anywhere you can think of… in the woods, playground, nursing home, school, camping area… wherever. These cute crochet worry worms are meant to put a smile on whoever finds them and comfort them in times of sorrow or stress. The idea of these worry worms is to go out of one’s way to make another person smile. It builds a sense of community in kind acts, and attempts to make the world a bit lighter and brighter! The best thing about these crochet worry worms is that they are super easy and fast to whip up, which make them ideal projects for beginner crocheters. Not only will you feel accomplished when you’ve created a few of these, you’ll also feel great about yourself when you actually go out and hide them around your neighbourhood for people to find them and brighten up their day :)"

Crochet Hook4.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge14 dc and 8 rows with a 4.5 mm crochet hook = 4" (10 cm)

Finished SizeThis Bee worry worm measures about 6.2 inches (16 cm) in length.

Materials List

• Yarn:
  
  100% cotton yarn (DK or Sport) in white, yellow and black. (Acrylic yarn would also work). I used Lang Arbeitsgarn 12 wpi.
  
  
• Crochet hook: I used a 4.5 mm hook.
  
• A tapestry needle
  
• A pair of scissors Trimits Toy Eyes Solid Black - 6mm, Goggly eyes, or black / brown fiber art beads, or a permanent marker
  
• Fluffy cotton filling, fiberfill or a few strands of leftover yarn
  
  
• Zip lock plastic or organza baggies (optional)
  
• Printer & A4 paper or card stock to print your tags (optional)