Crochet For Charity- Crochet Twiddle Muff orFSensory Lapmat Pattern

Crochet for charity projects is one of the ways I can give back to the world, and I can say that I am drawn to charity work; anything I can do to alleviate the suffering of others.

This Twiddle Muff which can also be made into a Fidget Lapmat is my latest addition to crochet items for people experiencieng Alzheimer’s disease. I designed this project as a special contribution to an organization I have had contact with.

You will see that there are similar elements on this Twiddle Muff as in the first fidget blanket pattern I designed, as well as the second fidget lapmat I designed for all free crochet afghan patterns.

This twiddle muff pattern makes for a quick project you can donate. So, if you already made the previous Fidget blanket you will find this easy.

This pattern is relatively quick, with all your materials at the ready you can complete it in 1 day.

Finished Size: 12 by 13 inches (laid flat)

Gauge: not that important

You’ll need:

  • Worsted weight, medium 4 yarn. Left over yarn in other colors (the main colour used here is Red Heart with Love)
  • 4.5mm & 5mm hooks
  • Needle to sew and weave in tails
  • Notions-
  • – 2 large buttons (1.5” diameter)
  • – 1large snap fastener (about half an inch in diameter)
  • – 1 keyring
  • – 5 medium sized beads that the yarn can easily pass through
  • – 1 shoe lace tie
  • – craft charm (optional)

Notes:

  • Pattern is written in U.S terms
  • Ch 1 does not count as a stitch
  • Should you decide to use craft charm, string them onto your yarn first before starting the project. Watch out on instructions for where to drop them.
  • Watch out for instruction on Row 42

Stitches/Abrreviation:

  • SC- single crochet
  • HDC- half double crochet
  • FLO- front loop only
  • SL ST- slip stitch
  • CH- chain

Special Stitch – 5DC Popcorn: make 5 double crochet in stitch, remove hook, from the front insert hook through loops of 1st DC and through back of 5th DC, pull loop through 1st DC. Chain 1.

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Crochet Twiddle Muff or Sensory Lapmat Pattern

With 4.5mm hook

Row 1: Chain 52, HDC in 3rd chain from hook, HDC across. chain 1, turn

Row 2: HDC in FLO in each stitch across.chan 1, turn

Row 3: HDC across. chain 1, turn

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Row 5: HDC across

Row 6: repeat row 2.  

Row 7: (SC in 9, popcorn in next) 4 times, SC in 10. Chain 1, turn

Row 8: SC across. chain 1, turn

Row 9: SC in 4, Popcorn in next, (SC in 9, Popcorn in next) 4 times. SC in 5 chain 1, turn

Row 10: SC across

Rows 11-13: repeat rows 7-9. Chain 1, turn

Row 14: HDC across. chain 1, turn

Row 15: HDC across. chain 1

Row 16: HDC in FLO. Chain 1, turn

Row 17: HDC across. chain 1, turn

Row 18: HDC across (if using charm bracelets notions, drop 1 5 stitches before end of row

Row 19: HDC across. chain 1, turn

Row 20: HDC in FLO. Chain 1, turn

Tip: To change colours, finish off your last stitch on the row with the new colour. No need to carry colours along, drop inactive colour and pick back up when needed.

Rows 21-22: repeat rows 19 and 20.

Row 23: SC across. Ch 1, turn

Row 24: change colour, SC across. chain 1, turn

Row 25: change to 3rd colour, SC across. Ch 1, turn.

Tip: if you have any more  craft charm on your yarn, drop them randomly at the sides between the next rows.

Rows 26- 31: repeat rows 23-25 twice. Do not cut off any yarn

Rows 32- 36: HDC across, chain 1, turn

Row 37: pick up contrast colour, SC across. chain 1, turn

Row 38: change colour again, SC across, chain 1, turn

Row 39: change colour, SC across. chain 1, turn

Rows 40- 44: repeat colour change sequence. On row 42, SC in 15, Chain 15, sl st in same st, SC in 20, chain 15, sl st in same st, SC across.

Edging and Assembly

Edging

Row 1: With main colour and work facing wrong side, join yarn in last st. SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn

Row 2: change to 5mm hook, SC in same st as row 1 across. Snip yarn

Repeat for the other side, leave long tail to sewing if you will be making a Twiddle Muff.

Assembly

From the photo above you can see where to fix each notion. attach fringes through ‘ridge’ formed by working in FLO of HDC.

Making the strip (in the middle)

Row 1: with colour of choice, join yarn in st., Ch 1,SC in same st, SC in next 6. Ch 1, turn

Rows 2-17: SC across. Ch 1 turn

Row 18: skp 1st st, SC in 5, Sl st in last st. Snip yarn leaving long tail to sew on the 2nd half of the snap fastener. Weave in tails.

Attaching the beaded keyring

Cut a strip of yarn about 20 inches long, pass it through the keyring then insert the beads through the needle onto the yarn. As in the photo, complete attaching the yarn to body of project.

Now you can decide to leave it as a lapmat or sew it closed as a Tweedle muff. Snip off yarns leaving long enough tails to weave in.

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