Yarnington: 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!

Sunday, April 10, 2011

All Abuzz

Whether you love the creepy crawlies or run, flailing and screaming from them in terror, it is indisputable that they are super-cute in crochet form!
Though I should have been tackling my to-do list today, I was overwhelmed with the urge to create a caterpillar. And so, Bobbles found his way into existence!

He's now available in my shops (and comes with a bonus flower & two leaf patterns):
Yarnington on Etsy
Yarnington on Ravelry

I'm thinking that I'll have to add some more friends to this little garden party! To be continued...
So, of course, once I got on the theme, I had to see what else was out there. Here are some cute patterns for you to try:

This is my favorite