Wiggle Worm

"The early bird gets the worm. The early worm... gets eaten."
Norman Ralph Augustine


Still on my creepy crawly kick from yesterday, I decided to make an ami earthworm.  But, what would be better?  A more realistic version or something more cute and cuddly?  As it turned out, I didn't have to choose - my worm could be both!  And, thus, Wiggles squirmed into existence!

Yarnington on Etsy

Yarnington on Ravelry

So, what, you might be asking, is that band around the worm called (I know I was wondering).  Well, it is the clitellum.

Here are some other Worm Fun Facts:

There are about 2700 different kinds of earthworms

In one acre of land, there can be more than 1 million earthworms

If a worm is cut in half, only the part with the head will live

Worms cannot hear or see

A 22 foot long earthworm was found in South America

Baby worms hatch from a cocoon

  And here are a few fun and free wormy patterns for your enjoyment:

Little Worm by Michelle McLaughlin from Suncatcher Eyes

Book Worm from Lion Brand

Book Worm from Old Craft Patterns

Happy crocheting and happy Monday!