This will be my first time ever making a fidget blanket- I was so happy to have the opportunity today to gift my Oma a fidget blanket. I lo...
Sensory Mats or Fidget Blankets provide a soothing and stimulating activity for people living with dementia or recovering from strokes.
Crochet fiddle mats, muffs and cuff for Dementia and Alzheimer's patients for a way to volunteer your crochet experience.
Sensory Blanket (Fidget/Busy Blanket) for Alzheimer's/Dementia Patient Care. Quilted from fabric and adorned with items I found around the house
Twiddlemuffs Welcome to our Twiddlemuffs page of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. Here you will find everything you need to know about Twiddlemuffs - a fun way to help patients in our hospitals. But, first things first...Twiddlemuffs are simple to make and can make a
Fidget quilts are used for Alzheimer, dementia, and even little kids who need something to do with their hands. This fidget quilt tutorial will get you started.
Learn how to make this ribbon sensory toy for babies in minutes with this easy DIY tutorial. Colorful and cozy, this tag toy can be a cute baby shower gift.
The end of summer is my favorite time to start a good blanket project, with hopes that I’ll be able to finish it just in time for the fall/winter seasons. One of the best tools out there to make a blanket with one of your favorite logos or picture is Stitch Fiddle. It’ll turn almost any picture into a pattern for you
Discover 5 methods to design your own graphgan! No artistic skills needed. Create a unique blanket that reflects your style.
Rainforest Crochet Patchwork Squares Blanket, pattern and instructions. Modern crochet design. Step-by-step guide with photos.
FAQ: What are the differences between the cuddle, llama, and dimple dot backings? CUDDLE is the silkiest of our backings. For reference, it's half the thickness of our llama. It has a very subtle wavy texture, and it’s suuuuuuper soft. Machine wash cold water, regular cycle, no fabric softener. Air dry. LLAMA is the favorite with babies who love to fiddle–they're obsessed with the soft, fluffy texture! If you have a hair-puller, this one is for you! It’s about twice as thick as our cuddle. Machine wash cold water, regular cycle, no fabric softener. Air dry. Even with its raised bubbles, DIMPLE DOT is the thinnest of our backing options. It's minky, so still very soft to the touch. This is the one to pick if the idea of faux fur doesn't appeal to you. Machine wash cold water, regular cycle, no fabric softener. Air dry. ♥ Which is my favorite? Definitely cuddle! ♥ Why air dry? High heat can melt the soft texture of your blanket if you’re not super careful. And even low heat over time has a tendency to change the texture. Throwing your lovey or blanket over a doorknob, hanger, or shower curtain rod keeps it softer for longer and takes about an hour to dry, depending on where you live! PS, when I'm in a rush to dry ours, I run it for 10 minutes on low heat in the dryer and then switch the dryer to "no heat" for the rest of the cycle. I know the heat isn't good for it, but sometimes it's a lovey emergency, lol. Customers often send me pictures of their little ones sitting outside the dryer waiting for their loveys, so I like to mention this option just in case that's you! :) Extra things: Add a name to your lovey or blanket: www.etsy.com/shop/Iviebaby?section_id=28383536 Add extra ribbons to your lovey: www.etsy.com/listing/896058167 Add a pacifier clip to your lovey: www.etsy.com/listing/672756618 Order this print as a paci keeper: www.etsy.com/listing/873003999
During September’s Charity Sew at Made and Making, I started making a Fidget Quilt for Alzheimer’s or dementia patients. Fidget Quilts or sensory lap blankets provide tactile stimulatio…
Minecraft-inspired Steve Blanket Over the past few days I have been working on a Blanket for one of my son's closest friends. He is a Minecraft aficionado and I, a complete stranger to the world of Minecraft, was amused to find that it is based on large pixel portrayals of characters. I also learned that Steve is a popular character from the game, and so, I proceeded to figure out a way to make a Blanket representing Steve. For what it is worth, I am not in any way, shape, or form affiliated with Minecraft, so please understand this is just Minecraft-inspired work! Without further ado, let me write out the pattern for the blanket: Minecraft-inspired Steve Blanket Approximate finished size: 60"x 48" Hook: J/6.00 mm US Yarn: Worsted Weight; Red Heart Super Saver (RHSS) or Bernat Super Value (BSV), based on colors that I needed and could find. Colors and skeins used: 1. Dark Heather (tan) - BSV = 3 skeins 2. Black - BSV = 2.5 skeins 3. Sky blue -RHSS = 3/4th skein 4. Dark Brown - BSV = 1/2 skein 5. Medium Brown - BSV = 1/4th skein 6. White - RHSS = 1/4th skein This blanket is created by forming basic solid granny squares and joining them using the as-you-go method. The Join-As-You-Go method is well explained in this video: The video shows the method of creating basic solid granny square as well, but I am writing up the pattern below for those who would like it written up. If you don't want to do a Join-as-you-go afghan, simply create the squares and join them up using the method of your choice! Solid Granny Squares (Create a total of 80): 1. Use Magic Ring to begin or else CH4 and attach with sl st in 1st chain to create a ring. 2. ROUND 1: CH3, DC2, CH2; Repeat [DC3, CH2] 3 times. Join in top loop of CH3 with sl st to complete round. 3. ROUND 2: CH3, Repeat [DC in each stitch up to next corner space (CH2 from previous round); (2DC, CH2, 2DC) in corner space] 4 times. DC in remaining stitches and join in top loop of CH3 with sl st to complete round. 4. ROUND 3: (Same concept as Round 2, just more stitches). CH3, Repeat [DC in each stitch up to next corner space (CH2 from previous round); (2DC, CH2, 2DC) in corner space] 4 times. DC in remaining stitches and join in top loop of CH3 with sl st to complete round. 5. ROUND 4: If you are using the Join-as-you-go method that I used for my blanket, pay attention to the rows that require you to join to other squares. If you are not using join-as-you-go method, you can complete this round in the same way as the previous rounds without worrying about joining - CH3, Repeat [DC in each stitch up to next corner space (CH2 from previous round); (2DC, CH2, 2DC) in corner space] 4 times. DC in remaining stitches and join in top loop of CH3 with sl st to complete round. Number of squares per color: 1. Dark Heather (tan) = 40 2. Black = 18 3. Sky blue = 12 4. Dark Brown = 6 5. Medium Brown - 2 6. White = 2 This is a chart I created for following the order of the squares to join. Following this joining sequence will ensure that all of the joins on the right side of the blanket will look uniform. FINISHING: I usually tuck in ends as I crochet, but once all squares are joined, trim all extra yarn ends and/or tuck them in properly. Then proceed to create outside border by stitching 1 SC in each stitch of the granny square outer rims, 1 SC each in the small square corners where they are joined, 3 SC each in the 4 blanket corners and sl st to join. Finish off and weave in ends. As always, if you have any questions or concerns about the pattern, please feel free to contact me or comment on this post. PLEASE NOTE: You are free to create and sell any products from this pattern. However, this pattern itself is not to be sold anywhere. Thank you!
As part of our Pacific Northwestern bouquet for Cricut, make your own felt ferns and fiddle heads with our templates and easy-to-follow tutorial today!
