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Worm Amigurumi Pattern

Worm Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 Worm Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a whimsical crochet worm made from a series of colorful spherical balls joined together. Each ball is crocheted in two parts (a large and a small insert) and sewn together for a neat finish. The design includes instructions for legs, tail, neck, head, eyes, antennae and simple facial details. You can easily vary the number and colors of balls to make worms of different lengths and personalities.

Worm Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for using up small amounts of cotton thread, this pattern uses a 2.5 mm hook for tight stitches. The pattern is modular so you can add as many balls as you like and change colors for a playful result. It makes a lovely handmade gift or nursery decoration.

Why You'll Love This Worm Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple spherical motifs into a delightful, characterful toy that is both fun to make and great for using scraps of yarn. I enjoy the modular structure — making multiple balls lets me experiment with color arrangements and create different personalities for each worm. The techniques involved are accessible yet interesting, with small shaping details that make a big impact on the finished look. Sewing the two-piece balls together gives a clean edge and the grey legs add a charming contrast that really brings the design to life.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this worm by changing the colors for each ball — try a pastel rainbow, monochrome shades, or alternating two colors for a bold stripe effect.

To make a mini keychain version, use thinner cotton thread and a smaller hook; youll get a tiny worm perfect for bags and gifts.

For a chunkier cuddly worm, switch to a bulkier yarn and a larger hook to increase the size and softness dramatically.

I often embroider tiny freckles or blush spots on the head for extra personality; use light embroidery stitches and contrasting yarn for subtle details.

Try adding little crocheted accessories like a tiny scarf, bow or hat to make seasonal or themed worms for holidays or gifts.

You can make the worm poseable by threading thin wire through the balls before stuffing, which helps the worm hold shapes and curls.

If you want a sturdier toy for small children, sew all seams twice and use child-safe finishes; avoid small detachable parts if safety is a concern.

Play with leg placement and number — fewer legs create a sleeker look, while more legs give a whimsical, toy-like character.

I sometimes combine different yarn textures (for example, one boucle ball) to create contrast and tactile interest along the body.

Make a whole family of worms in coordinating colors and sizes for a playful display or a set of gifts — mixing colors and lengths makes each worm unique.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the small inner piece and only closing the large ball will create a visible hole; always crochet and insert the small piece and sew the edges taking both loops on the large piece and only the outer loop of the small piece for a neat finish. ✗ Stuffing too late or too little makes shaping difficult and squishy balls; cut the thread and fill each ball firmly before fully closing to keep an even round shape. ✗ Ignoring loop placement when sewing can cause a mismatch of stitches at the seam; align edges carefully and take both loops on the large piece but only the outer loop of the small piece as instructed. ✗ Not keeping consistent tension during increases and decreases results in uneven spheres; maintain steady tension and count stitches after each round to ensure correct stitch counts.

Worm Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming crochet worm made of colorful connected balls — a sweet, modular amigurumi perfect for gifts and decor. This pattern guides you through crocheting each ball, legs, neck and head with clear rounds and assembly notes so you can customize colors and length. Youll enjoy stitching small pieces together to create a playful, tactile toy thats great for practicing shaping and joining techniques.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Worm Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton thread (colors of choice) — use different colors for each ball (pink, grey, green, orange, brown, white shown in samples)
  • 02
    Grey cotton thread for legs (use the same weight as body yarn)
  • 03
    Green cotton thread for head and neck (or color of choice)
  • 04
    Orange cotton thread for tail (or color of choice)
  • 05
    Brown and white thread for embroidered eyes and facial details
  • 06
    Dolls stuffing (polyester fiberfill) for stuffing each ball and small parts

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.5 mm
  • 02
    Dolls stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Sewing needle for finishing and embroidery

Progress Tracker

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— Body :

Info :

The body is made up of colored balls. With pink cotton thread and 2,5 mm crochet hook.

Large piece - Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. (6)

Large piece - Round 2 :

6 inc. (12)

Large piece - Rounds 3-7 :

1 sc around. (12)

Large piece - Round 8 :

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

Large piece - Round 9 :

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

Large piece - Round 10 :

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

Large piece - Round 11 :

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

Large piece - Round 12 :

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

Large piece - Round 13 :

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

Large piece - Round 14 :

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

Large piece - Rounds 15-25 :

1 sc around. (54)

Large piece - Round 26 :

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

Large piece - Round 27 :

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

Large piece - Round 28 :

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

Large piece - Round 29 :

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

Large piece - Round 30 :

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

Large piece - Round 31 :

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

Info :

Cut the thread and fill the ball.

Small piece - Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. (6)

Small piece - Round 2 :

6 inc. (12)

Small piece - Round 3 :

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

Small piece - Rounds 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 :

Info :

With grey cotton thread and 2,5 mm crochet hook. The legs are crocheted always in grey.

Leg small - Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. (6)

Leg small - Round 2 :

6 inc. (12)

Leg small - Rounds 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.

Leg large - Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. (6)

Leg large - Round 2 :

6 inc. (12)

Leg large - Round 3 :

1 sc around. (12)

Leg large - Round 4 :

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

Leg large - Round 5 :

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

Leg large - Round 6 :

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

Leg large - Round 7 :

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

Leg large - Round 8 :

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

Leg large - Rounds 8-16 :

1 sc around. (42)

Leg large - Round 17 :

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

Leg large - Round 18 :

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

Leg large - Round 19 :

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

Leg large - Round 20 :

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

Info :

Cut the thread. Fill.

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 :

Info :

With orange cotton thread and 2,5 mm crochet hook.

Large piece - Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. (6)

Large piece - Round 2 :

6 inc. (12)

Large piece - Rounds 3-7 :

1 sc around. (12)

Large piece - Round 8 :

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

Large piece - Round 9 :

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

Large piece - Round 10 :

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

Large piece - Round 11 :

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

Large piece - Round 12 :

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

Large piece - Round 13 :

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

Large piece - Round 14 :

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

Large piece - Rounds 15-25 :

1 sc around. (54)

Large piece - Round 26 :

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

Large piece - Round 27 :

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

Large piece - Round 28 :

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

Large piece - Round 29 :

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

Large piece - Round 30 :

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

Large piece - Round 31 :

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

Info :

Cut the thread and fill the ball.

Small piece - Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. (6)

Small piece - Round 2 :

6 inc. (12)

Small piece - Round 3 :

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

Small piece - Rounds 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.

— Neck :

Info :

With green cotton thread and 2,5 mm crochet hook. The neck is a connector between the head and the body, therefore it has two small pieces.

Neck large - Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. (6)

Neck large - Round 2 :

6 inc. (12)

Neck large - Round 3 :

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

Neck large - Round 4 :

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

Neck large - Round 5 :

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

Neck large - Round 6 :

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

Neck large - Round 7 :

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

Neck large - Round 8 :

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

Neck large - Rounds 9-18 :

1 sc around. (54)

Neck large - Round 19 :

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

Neck large - Round 20 :

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

Neck large - Round 21 :

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

Neck large - Round 22 :

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

Neck large - Round 23 :

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

Info :

Cut the thread and fill.

Neck small A - Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. (6)

Neck small A - Round 2 :

6 inc. (12)

Neck small A - Rounds 3-7 :

1 sc around. (12)

Neck small A - 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 B - Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. (6)

Neck small B - Round 2 :

6 inc. (12)

Neck small B - Round 3 :

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

Neck small B - Rounds 4-10 :

1 sc around. (18)

Info :

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

— Head :

Info :

With green cotton thread and 2,5 mm crochet hook.

Head large - Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. (6)

Head large - Round 2 :

6 inc. (12)

Head large - Round 3 :

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

Head large - Round 4 :

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

Head large - Round 5 :

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

Head large - Round 6 :

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

Head large - Round 7 :

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

Head large - Round 8 :

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

Head large - Round 9 :

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

Head large - Round 10 :

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

Head large - Rounds 11-17 :

1 sc around. (60)

Head large - Round 18 :

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

Head large - Round 19 :

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

Head large - Rounds 20-21 :

1 sc around. (68)

Head large - Round 22 :

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

Head large - Round 23 :

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

Head large - Round 24 :

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

Head large - Round 25 :

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

Head large - Round 26 :

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

Head large - Round 27 :

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

Head large - Round 28 :

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

Head large - Round 29 :

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

Head large - Round 30 :

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

Info :

Cut the thread and fill.

Head small - Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. (6)

Head small - Round 2 :

6 inc. (12)

Head small - Round 3 :

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

Head small - Rounds 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 :

Info :

With brown cotton thread and 2,5 mm crochet hook. Change to white cotton thread for round 2.

Eyes - Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. (6)

Eyes - Round 2 :

Change to white cotton thread: BLO, 6 inc. (12)

Info :

Cut leaving a bit of yarn to embroider the points of light. Make two identical eyes and sew them to the face of the worm.

— Details :

Info :

With brown thread embroider the eyebrows and the smile.

— Antennae :

Info :

With green cotton thread and 2,5 mm crochet hook. Cut the strand leaving thread to sew. No need to fill.

Antenna - Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. (6)

Antenna - Round 2 :

6 inc. (12)

Antenna - Rounds 3-5 :

1 sc around. (12)

Antenna - Round 6 :

6 dec. (6)

Antenna - Rounds 7-14 :

1 sc around. (6)

Info :

Make another antenna and sew them to the head of the worm.

— References :

Infos :

MR: Magic Ring. c: chains. sc: single crochet. inc: increase. dec: decrease. hdc: half double crochet. hdc inc: half double crochet increase. hdc dec: half double crochet decrease. BLO: Back Loop Only. FLO: Front Loop Only. tinc: triple inc. sl st: slip stitch. *...* repeat only what is between asterisks.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert the small inner disc into the opening of each large ball and sew the edges together, taking both loops on the large piece and only the outer loop of the small piece for a neat seam.
  • Sew two grey legs to the bottom of each ball where legs are required, spacing and angling them as shown in photos so they sit evenly on the underside.
  • Sew neck small piece A to the large neck piece (join row 8 of the small to row 23 of the large piece), then attach neck small piece B to the top of the large neck piece before joining head and body.
  • Sew the head connecting small piece to the top of the large head piece, then attach the completed head to the neck connector securely using a whipstitch.
  • Embroider eyebrows and smile with brown thread, and sew the two crocheted eyes to the face before attaching antennae to the top of the head.

Important Notes

  • 💡The balls are made in different colors and the legs are crocheted always in grey, so plan your color sequence before joining pieces.
  • 💡Insert and sew the small piece into the large piece by taking both loops on the large piece and only the outer loop of the small piece to avoid visible seam gaps.
  • 💡Cut the thread and fill each ball before finishing rounds to ensure a smooth, round shape and consistent firmness.
  • 💡Use a 2.5 mm hook and cotton thread for the tight gauge shown; changing hook or yarn weight will change the final size and stitch counts.

This sweet worm is made from colorful, interconnected crochet balls for a playful, tactile design. Customize the color order and number of balls to create your perfect length and personality. Its small size and modular structure make it a fantastic project for gifts, decor or using up scrap yarn. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 17 cm (6.69 inches) high at the head; total length depends on how many balls you make.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the stitch counts will produce different finished sizes; use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and expect sizing changes.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, hdc and working in the round is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time will vary depending on the number of balls, assembly and your experience level.