FREE Pattern for Bendable Worm Crochet Bookmark
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The reader in your life will love to use this cute little worm crochet bookmark in their favorite book. These worms are bendable, which makes them ideal projects to use as fidget toys as well.
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Today’s pattern is the cutest thing! I’m sharing a super quick crochet pattern for a springy little crocheted worm bookmark. They work up in no time, so you can make a whole bunch for stocking stuffers, classroom gifts, or party favors. You could even give them away as random acts of crochet kindness.
In addition to keeping your place in all of the great books you’re reading, the bendable, tactile bodies of these little worms are perfect to use as a stress reliever or sensory toy. They would also work as cute crochet worry worms. Their cute little faces invite kids to tell their worries, helping them process big emotions. There are so many fun ways you could use them.
Even beginner crocheters can easily create this adorable little bookworm. It uses only basic crochet stitches, mostly single crochet with simple increases and decreases. Plus, the best thing about this MCAL is that it includes a full video tutorial for every pattern, including this one. So if you get stuck, don’t worry. You can just follow along with the video and learn helpful tips to help you complete the pattern.
You may wonder what is the best yarn to use for this project. For the bookmark shown here, I used Premier Just Yarn Worsted, a super affordable worsted-weight acrylic yarn. At just $7 for a 400g skein, it’s an amazing deal! But if your budget is tight, this adorable crochet bookmark uses only small amounts of yarn. That makes it the perfect project to use up your scraps. That way, you can make all different colors of bookworm bookmarks for your recipients to choose from.
Now it’s time for the fun to begin!
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So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to make these silly crochet hats.
How to Create the Bendable Worm Bookmark
Materials you will need
- 4.0 mm hook -> I used a WeCrochet Dots Hook
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- Pipe cleaner
- 2 googly eyes and glue
Gauge
5 sts x 4 rows = 1 square inch
Size
14 x 0.6 inches
Stitches used in the pattern
Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE (US crochet terms)
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- Inv sc dec = insert hook through front loops of 2 sts, yarn over and pull through, then yarn over and pull through again
- invisible join
Video Tutorial of the Bendable Worm Crochet Bookmark
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Free Pattern for the Bendable Worm Crochet Bookmark
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Instructions for the Bendable Worm Bookmark
R1: Make a Magic Ring, add 6 sc to the ring, close the ring, use a stitch marker
R2: 1 sc per st
Repeat R2 until your piece is 11 inches long
Now let’s crochet the head.
R3: * 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next st, repeat from * all around
R4: * 1 sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from * all around, finish with 1 sc
R5 – 6: 1 sc per st
R7: inv sc dec all around, finish with 1 sc, then add your pipe cleaner
R8: inv sc dec all around, then weave through the front loops of the last round, fasten off and weave in your ends
Glue on the eyes. Optionally also add a mouth by sewing it on.
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