Get Twiddle Muff Ideas

Twiddle Muff Needles: 8mm circular or 6.5mm straight needles. Cuff: Cast on 45 stitches using 2 strands of double knitting wool or 1 strand of chunky wool (one plain colour works best).

Beads, zips, ribbons, things that can be twiddled with but will not break and are not sharp to touch or brittle. CUFF • Cast on 40 stitches using two strands of double knitting wool. You can also use one strand of chunky wool.

The width of the TwiddleMuff should be about 12 inches (30 cm.) wide. The length of your piece of knitting needs to be twice this width to provide a lining. If using lighter wool, cast on 60 stitches, or the number of stitches to give you about 30cm width.

widdlemuff is a thick hand muff which has bits and bobs attached to the inside and out. It is designed to provide a stimulation activity for restless hands for patients with dementia. People with dementia may develop various restless behaviours such as fidgeting.

They provide simple stimulation for active hands while promoting increased flexibility and brain stimulation. Many people with dementia have found twiddlemuffs reassuring and comforting. They provide a source of visual, tactile and sensory stimulation at the same time as keeping hands snug and warm.

Cast on 45 stitches using 2 strands of double knitting wool or 1 strand of chunky wool. Stock stitch (knit a row, purl a row) for 28 cm or 11 inches....Instructions Sew long edges together with the purl side up. Turn the muff inside out. Push the cuff inside the muff 's body and neatly sew together the two short ends.

People with dementia may develop various restless behaviours such as fidgeting. Experts say that giving that person something to occupy their hands can benefit them. Twiddlemuffs provide a source of visual, tactile and sensory stimulation at the same time as keeping hands snug and warm.