Cute Crochet Bookworm Pillow Pattern For Book Lovers And Kids

Transform your reading space with this charming Bookworm Pillow crochet pattern. This delightful project combines playful stripes and a cozy, cuddly texture to create a whimsical companion for book lovers of all ages.

Crochet Bookworm Pillow

Whether you’re crafting it as a thoughtful gift or adding a touch of personality to your home décor, this pillow is versatile and customizable. Switch up the colors to reflect your favorite genres or coordinate with your room’s palette. The easy-to-follow instructions make it a fun and satisfying project for both beginner and experienced crocheters.

Materials

Feels Like Bliss yarn in Blush, Sage, Buttercup, Lavender, Sky, and Dusty Rose
6 mm crochet hook
16 mm safety eyes
Black acrylic yarn for the smile
Stitch marker
Stuffing

Head

Start with a magic ring
Round 1: Make 6 single crochets in the magic ring
Round 2: Make 2 single crochets in each stitch around (12 stitches)

Round 3: 2 single crochets in the first stitch, then 1 single crochet in the next stitch, repeat around
Round 4: 2 single crochets in the first stitch, then 2 single crochets, repeat around
Round 5: 2 single crochets in the first stitch, then 3 single crochets, repeat around
Round 6: 2 single crochets in the first stitch, then 4 single crochets, repeat around
Round 7: 2 single crochets in the first stitch, then 5 single crochets, repeat around
Continue working 1 single crochet in each stitch for 13 rounds to form the top of the head

Body Stripes

Change to your first stripe color on the last stitch of the previous round
Work 6 rounds of single crochets in the stripe color
Add 1 round of Blush color between stripes
Repeat the stripe and blush color pattern to represent 18 books read

Face Details

Attach 16 mm safety eyes to the front of the head
Embroider a simple smile with black acrylic yarn

Stuffing and Shaping

Stuff the worm body firmly but leave the middle sections lightly stuffed to allow the body to curve
Shape the worm by sewing sections together with pink yarn to create a curved, wiggly form
Fully stuff the head and tail for firmness

Tail

After the final stripe, work 2 rounds of single crochet in Blush
Begin decreasing:
Round 1: Single crochet two stitches together, then 6 single crochets, repeat around
Round 2: Single crochet two stitches together, then 5 single crochets, repeat around
Round 3: Single crochet two stitches together, then 4 single crochets, repeat around
Round 4: Single crochet two stitches together, then 3 single crochets, repeat around
Round 5: Single crochet two stitches together, then 2 single crochets, repeat around
Stuff the tail and weave back and forth through stitches to close
Securely tie off the yarn