From the information I was able to find on Google, the worry worm was created by a lady named Linda and originated in a town called March, which is located in England. Crafter starts new craze in Fenland town (fenlandcitizen.co.uk) Stamp images onto the canvas pieces from the tote bag. There can be lots of images or a single one for a totally different look. Step Three Hold the circle with your index finger and thumb, and wrap the working yarn over your middle finger The rainbow boxes would make fab gift boxes for sending your hugs. You could draw a smiling yellow sun in the bottom of the box when you colour it in then add your hug to the box, or use the sun template to make round hugs instead of heart-shaped ones). The idea Linda had was to create them and place them around her town for random people to find and keep. It was a sort of anonymous kindness designed to brighten someone’s day. She even created a Facebook Group with another woman named Michelle called “Worry Worms ….March Cambs”. COVID19

Use your heart template to trace a heart shape onto tissue paper. Then write HUG in the centre in nice clear letters. Optional: a tiny bit of fibre fill (recommended if your felt is floppy, not necessary if it’s not!) Now insert your hook into the loop and underneath the tail. Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw up a loopThis tutorial is for non commercial use only: you can use it to stitch as many hugs as you want for yourself or as gifts, but

Make one chain stitch by wrapping the yarn over the hook and pulling it through the loop on your hook A magic ring is one of the best ways to begin when you plan on crocheting in the round. A magic ring is also called an adjustable loop. The advantage of using a magic ring is that there is no hole left in the middle of your crochet project. Cut hearts from batting and fabric for each one too. The fabric can be new or old. It could also be ANOTHER piece of canvas from the tote bag for a double sided stamped hug. Step FiveThese could be made with any fabric, new or old. So many times tote bags are given away at trade shows and end up in a huge pile in the pantry. This is a GREAT way to upcycle them into something special. Step One The crochet heart applique I have done here is also beginner friendly! The instructions are as follows: Crochet Heart – US terms Crochet Heart Applique Pattern A heart template (I used the one from this tutorial, but you could make bigger hearts if you'd prefer)