Thank you so much for your kind words, Maria! That would be awesome for you to help dementia patients!! Sometimes we seem to forget that vulnerable part of the population ❤️

I actually found out about them from the UK. Many people here in the US have never heard of them either, but I think they are great! Have fun making one for your mom - I know she will love it. Happy New Year to you!! 🥰💖

Thank you Ruthie - you say the sweetest things. It's so hard watching the kids miss their mom - really hurts. Thanks for the extra love and hugs :) xxxx Grace

That is so awesome that you are going to make some for your school!! They will love them 😊

You are so welcome, and thank you for your kind comment. If you have any questions when you start making one, I would be happy to help you out. I really appreciate the prayers for this family - they mean a lot to me. Thank you for your kindness xoxo Grace

This is the most amazing beautiful twiddle muff I have ever seen! Thank you.

Oh how wonderful!! I really hope it helps her. That is so sweet of your to do - I really think she will love it. Most enjoy playing with the different things on the Twiddle Muff. I've had several ask me to do a tutorial on how to make one, so I plan on doing a full tutorial before long. You've probably crocheted and knitted enough to know how to make a tube and then just put different items on it. Have fun with it - it really is fun to make them!! You are so welcome!! 💖

I'm so glad you liked it!!

Thank you!!! You are going to make some very lonely, needy people happy with your contributions!!! Have a great weekend!! xx

I love making the twiddle muffs, and hope they bring some relief to the ones who receive them. They are fun to make too!! Thank you so much for the prayers, they are much appreciated!! xoxo Grace

I am so glad that my video helped spark an idea for you!!! I haven't tried a twiddle mat, but I think I might try some of those too - thanks for the idea :) You have been a blessing to me also!!! Enjoy your crafting on the longest day!!! Thank you so much for your kind comments

Thank you so much for your condolences - you are very kind, Kathy 💖💖

I am so glad you are going to make some!! This is fantastic - gives me a big smile!! Have fun making them - there are so many things you can do to them😊💗

You are so welcome Amy!! I hope making one will be helpful for your mom and help relieve some of her anxiety

Thank you so much for your kind words. I bet your quilted twiddle mats are beautiful!!! I'm glad my video helped spark new ideas for you!! Have a great weekend!! xx Grace

I am so happy that she loves it - this really made my day!! 💖

I hadn't heard of Twiddle Muffs until last summer, and decided to start making some. Thank you so much for the prayers!! -Grace

You are so welcome! 💖

Thank you Cindy - I really enjoy thinking of new ways to design my twiddle muffs, thus my search to find ways to make pompoms that wouldn't fall apart :) I appreciate your thoughts for the family - I am really close to Isaac, as I taught him English when he first came here from Honduras about 4 years ago. He likes to come over and visit me and my husband, and he really misses his mom. All the kids do - it's been a really tough time for them. Thank you so much for your kinds words!! Hugs to you, Cindy xxx Grace

Thanks Jan!! I sure wish I had known about these when my mom was still here!! xxx

Thank you so much for listening and you are very welcome!!

Caren, you always give me a blessing with your kinds comments and beautiful words. I pray that these twiddle muffs will give comfort to someone who is hurting and needs comfort. Thank you for always being such an uplifting person - you have such a caring spirit, and make me want to be a better person

Awww, thank you so much for your sweet comment!! I think you just might enjoy making one, and you can use it when you are just sitting around ;-)

Thank you Randi - it was really sad. Isaac sent me a text at 11:30 pm letting me know his mom was gone, with crying faces - I didn't sleep much that night. He is such a good kid - I think of him as a grandson. I hope a twiddle muff would help your grandmother out - I might try a twiddle blanket too, but I think I like the twiddle muffs the best, as they can even wear it on one arm and twiddle with the things, or lay it in their lap. I know it's hard watching your loved one suffer

Thank you so much for your kind words!!

Thank you Kat!! You are so very welcome!! -Grace 💖

These really are great for using up scraps of yarn, plus they help people too!! It's a win-win situation. They are fun to design just using your imagination!!

Thank you Chris!

Thank you for your kind comment, Norma!! I really hope this video will help others make a twiddle muff to share with someone who needs it :) xxx Grace

I know the nursing homes in my area are always thrilled to get them, so I think that would be great if you are able to make some!! Thank you for such kind words, and I'm thrilled that you have subscribed to my channel :) -Grace

Awww, thank you so much for your kind words!! 💖

You are so welcome!! I really hope this helps them. There are so many ways you can make these, and personalize them with certain colors and fun buttons!

I am so happy to hear that there are others making them!!! Keep up the great work!

Thank you!! I think my mom would have too!

Thank you Esme!!! The kids really need the prayers. Isaac texted me today, and he was really sad - he was at my house yesterday (Sunday), and was fine as long as he was here. He's really missing his mom, as would be expected. God bless you sweetie!!! Praying for you!!! Love, Grace

gbmaltese bless his precious heart. Thank you! ❤

Thank you so much for your kind words!! I wish I had known about them when my mom was still alive - I think it would have really helped her. I want to do a more comprehensive tutorial on how to make them, as many have asked for one 💖

I didn't learn how to crochet until after my mom died - I really think she would have loved having one of these too!! You are so welcome 💖💐🌺

Thank you so much for your sweetness and kind heart Lynnie - you are super special!! I'm sorry to hear about your dad, and I hope he continues to be active for many more years. You will have your twiddle muff ready if and when it is needed. My back feels so much better - thank you for asking - love you my dear friend. Hope you are doing well also. xxxx Grace

That's fantastic!! I think these twiddle muffs really help people who are suffering with Alzheimer's and Dementia and even Anxiety!! You are so very welcome!

Hi Kathy!! I wish I had known about these, and knew how to crochet in my mom's last few months. Like you, we did get her some stuffed animals to hug on - she really liked them. I want to make more Twiddle Muffs - I'm hoping the nursing homes will start taking items again, since this virus started.

@@gbmaltese We're all still learning! I've seen similar "fidget blankets" that people sewed rather than crocheted, which contain buttons, ties, fabric of different texture, etc., for the same purpose. Anything like that helps with the nervous energy and high stress of dementia. No matter what skills we have, we can make something like this. Best wishes.

You are so right - you can make twiddle muffs and blankets out of just about anything!! People knit, loom knit, crochet, sew, quilt and I'm sure there are many other ways to make them. I think it's awesome that you are wanting to make some to help others who are suffering - you are great!!

@@gbmaltesea round knitting machine will be good and faster for this type of projects.

You are so welcome Lynne!! I need to get busy making more, now that it is getting a little bit cooler!! Hugs and love 💕😊🤗

I'm so glad!

Thank you Frances!! Your prayers are greatly appreciated!! It's been really hard on the kids. xxx Grace

Thank you so much for your kind words!! You are so kind 💖

I'm so glad you are going to make some of these!! You are right about them being good for kids with autism also. I try to make mine as safe as possible for the people I give them too - safety is so important!! Kudos to you!!!!

That sounds fantastic!! I bet it was really soft!! Thanks for sharing with me :) -Grace

Thank you for your kind condolences and prayers - they are much needed. It is so hard on my dear Isaac, and I know it will take time for him - he is like a grandson to me, and I hate to see him hurting. I know with lots of prayers he will make it through this, so again, thank you for the prayers xoxox Grace

Thank you 💗 I am thrilled that you are inspired to make one - that is so awesome!! Wishing you and yours and very Merry Christmas! 💗🌸💗

You are so right!! Anyone who feels agitated or needs to keep their hands busy will find these helpful. You are welcome! 💖

Thank you Connie, you are so kind. Yes, dementia is horrible, and is so hard to watch your loved one suffer like that. I tried everything I knew of to try and get my mom to eat and drink, but she didn't want anything. I really enjoy making the twiddle muffs, and I pray that they might bring some comfort to others. I want to put my best into each one I make, because I think everyone deserves the best I can give. Thank you so much for your kind comments all of the time - I really appreciate them :) xxx Grace

They really do help a lot of people who suffer from different disorders, like, anxiety, Alzheimer's, dementia, ADHD and others.

That would be so awesome!!! I hope more and more people will do the same :)

You are so welcome!! 🙂

Thank you :)

Thank you Ella!!! I hope you are able to make some!!! I know that the one I take mine too is always so excited to receive the twiddle muffs. I asked if they take donations of shawls, lapghans and other things also, and they said they do. There are so many residents in there that have no one come and visit them, and this makes me so sad. And you are right, the government one could definitely use anything that you make!!

Thank you for your kind comment! That's so wonderful to have such wonderful memories with your mom. These are fun to make and are so helpful to many people. Take care 💖

You are so welcome!! You made my day writing to me!! 🥰

Thank you so much for your prayers!! The kids are really hurting without their mom. -Grace

Thank you so much Deborah - I appreciate your kindness. xxxx Grace

Thank you so much!!

That's a great idea!! I would love to see more and more nursing homes be able to share these with their patients. I use braided fishing line to sew my beads on - it's really tough to break that stuff! I'm pretty sure they supervise them during activity time too 😊💖

@@gbmaltese Great idea! I've also heard of people using dental floss to thread items... I'm picking up on some great tips to add to my report, they are all quite cheap and things that communities would willingly donate!

I but butterfly buttons on to the wool and crochet them in as I go along xx

If your in the uk 🇬🇧 I could send u some stuff

Thank you so much for your kindness Tanja xoxo

Thank you for your condolences. The nursing home is always happy to get more twiddle muffs, and I really hope they bring some joy to others. Hope you are having a great weekend!!

Thank you Summer, I try to make them as if I was making them for someone in my family. I don't want anyone to feel they are receiving less than my best, plus, I enjoy designing them :)

Yes, autistic children like the stimulus of texture though I'm not sure about the sound of the crinkle paper. If the crinkle paper were done like a pompom (cat toy) and attached so they could touch it, the sound might be fine. I wouldn't use the metal ring for a child, but you could sew/crochet the curly caterpillars right into the inside and outside of the muff. You could use the cute octopi as toys. if you did the muff from fabric or quilting, you could use sewn Velcro to have lots of soft things to attach/remove but a crochet muff is just too much yarn for Velcro! Another texture/feel is stretchy. You can attach or make the curly caterpillars with an elastic or stretchy yarn and either attach it so they can pull but it bounces back or attach it closely so they can get a more rubbery tug without the big bounce back. Just so long as nothing can fall/break off and into mouths! I noticed plastic eyes on the octopi and wondered, but figure they are safety eyes. God Bless you.💟

Summer's Tips and Stitches ❤️

Thank you so much Lisa 😊🌺💕

gbmaltese Grace, your counterfeit printing machine sounds flat out!

@@lisagordon6355 Are you referring to that annoying ceiling fan? I am so sorry - I didn't notice that it was making that noise until I had already finished and uploaded my video. I need to do a video tutorial on how to make them - I've had several people ask me to do this. I will make sure there is NO noise at that point. You made me laugh with your comment though - lol!! 💐💕💖🌺

These can also be made as flat mats if they don't want to put their hands inside a muff. I taught school for 34 years, and I wish I had known about these before. I've been retired for 2 years now, and I had some kids who were very anxious - I think these might have been good for them to fiddle with when feeling uptight. Good luck on trying it!! You are very welcome - I hope it will help!! -Grace

Thank you so much for your kind comments Lorinda. I'm so sorry to hear about your sister - cancer is such an ugly disease. xxx Grace

Thanks!!! I hope it was easy to understand :) xoxo

Hi Lorelei - thank you for your kind comments!!! I will put a link to the octopus pattern right here - esshaych.blogspot.com/2017/05/free-pattern-friday-mini-ami-octopus.html I hope you have fun making this little fellow - I think they are so cute. I will definitely do a video for you on making pom poms that don't fall apart, as I struggled with this for so long!! Thanks for watching and take care :) xxx Grace

I have done it that way also - so many ways to crochet!! I have started using braided fishing line now to attach the beads - I feel like this will be safer in keeping the beads from falling off. I think that's fantastic what you are doing!! I live in a small town, so we have a very small hospital, but it might help with people with IVs!! Do you make your Twiddle Muffs large like this one, or do you make yours more of a wrist size, where it can be worn on one arm? I love to hear how other people incorporate their Twiddle Muffs!!

Here is a link to the pattern on Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mini-amigurumi-octopus Thank you for your kind words. I'm planning on doing a tutorial from beginning to end on making a twiddle muff - I have had many requests for this. I enjoy just adding all sorts of things to them!! I hope you enjoy making your twiddle muffs!! 😊💖🌹

That is so sweet of you!! They will love them.

Circular knitting needles would be perfect!!

My dad had Parkinson's& dementia.

@@purplebutterfly3568 It's so hard to see our parents suffer like that.

I have never seen anyone make a video with a pattern as yet. Here is a link to a kindle book I purchased a few years ago, but have never used it: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BB359BR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 If you don't want to crochet a tube, you can also crochet a recatangle and sew the longer sides together to make a tube. I just use whatever stitches I feel like making and add different types of things that can be fiddled with. I have an outer and inner tube so that the things I add to the outside won't scratch anyone's hands where it was attached on the inside (I hope this makes sense).

I make mine about 12 inches long and I do a circumference of 40 chains using a J hook and worsted weight yarn. Hope that helps!!

gbmaltese yes thank you! I am going to make one for an autistic child my friend has. I hope that it helps him!

Did you watch the video? I tried to explain what a twiddle muff is in the video. They are commonly used for Dementia and Alzheimer patients to help with their anxiety. Hope that helps.

I just make up my own pattern. I crochet a tube using different stitches, or you can even crochet a rectangle and sew the sides together. I have had many people ask me to make a video showing how I make these, so maybe I'll be able to do something like that.

That would be nice the reason

I ask is my friends mum dosnt like the muff feeling around her arm so making her a lap blanket

@@sylviawatts4027 A lap blanket would be great too!! I think I'm going to make some of those too for people like your friend's mum. You can add all sorts of things for texture.

@@gbmaltese if I can take a picture of it and I'll send it to u half done xx

If you look at the date on this video, it is May of 2018. It is now quiet

I don't understand your question. Why is what so long?