I'm so glad I came across this. The woman who was like a second mother to me growing up has dementia. She made so many things for me over the years from Barbie clothes to baby clothes for my kids, and I'm going to make a Twiddle Muff for her. I haven't seen her in almost 3 years now, but the last time I saw her she was pretty bad. She has 2 sons, so she doesn't have a daughter to help her out. She lives in her house alone and her sons don't live less than an hour away. I'm 4 1/2 hours away, but now I have something that I can do for her. Thank you so very much!
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!! 💖
Thank you for your video. I have never seen a twiddle muff. Im always fidgeting, crocheting, tapping etc. I might as well start crochet some muffs. You have a big heart. Love your personality. Hugs!
Aww grace what a wonderful crochet project! I bet you have helped more people than you know!! You are such a wonderful lady! I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend, I hope you can find comfort in your nice memories. Thinking of you! Lots of love!! Xx
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
Awesome ❤ I've decided that I want to make something to help the elderly with dementia. I've enjoyed watching your video. I think you did a wonderful job. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼
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 ❤️
What a Great Idea! My Mother Had Dementia. And this the 1st time, I have ever heard of a Twiddle Muff. Just Love the Idea! So Sorry to Hear about the Loss of your Friend. I will keep all of you in my Prayers 🙏✝️🙏
What a great idea. I may make some for our nursing homes. I will pray for the family. It is so hard to deal with the loss of a parent, as you and myself have. I am new to your channel, but I know you will be a special person for their family. May God bless you both.
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
I have just discovered twiddle muffs and am just about to start planning to crochet my first one. Your video has inspired me, so thank you. So many great ideas !
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😊💗
I don't crochet, but I knit. I found some knitting patterns. You gave me some great ideas for yarns that make different textures. I also and making a list of different decorations to add. Thank you!
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!
This is absolutely brilliant! I have never heard of a twiddle muff, but I have had several family members with Alheimers. I will definitely be making a few this month for the local nursing home! Thank you!
Thank you for this!! Loved your video & felt like we were a group of buddies crafting together. Thoughts with Isaac & family. Looking forward to more of your videos ❤️
Hello thank you for your tutorial, I will be having a go at making some of these for my school. Sorry to hear about your friend. I will keep her, her family, you in my prayers. God bless, Susie xx 😊 🇬🇧
This is such an awesome project.....and such an awesome cause. I will be making some over the summer. This is something that is close to my heart as well. Something similar to this would be great for Kid with autism.....with a few tweaks for safety purposes . I'm in love with this project!. Thank you for sharing.👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏
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!!!!
thank you for sharing your Twiddle Muff tips Grace! This is a wonderful caring project. So sorry to hear about your friend. I will keep her children and you her friend, in my prayers.
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 sorry for the loss of a friend. I will keep the family and you in my prayers. I loss my mother to dementia, it is a terrible way to die. You more or less starve to death. Thank you for making the muffs .They will help them so much. You are really putting a lot of work into eavh one.
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
Oh Grace, sorry for the loss of your friend. I loved seeing the twiddle muff. Great idea. I've made some twiddle mats (quilting) but was trying to find a way to transfer it over to my other crafting loves.
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
Thank you so much! I made one for my mother who has dementia and she absolutely loves it. I also made them for other residents and they love theirs too. Your video was very well done!! Thank you so much 💗
Thanks for sharing a great tutorial yours is happy I love it something I can do my mom also had dementia, bad rheumatoid arthritis and she would help me when I would crochet projects for homeless or to Cell. She would wind up Myon into balls. It kept us busy for hours, thank you so much❤
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 💖
I love your video I made two muffs I did not line them I am going to now you did a beautiful job I hope you make lots of videos you are a good teacher thank you so much ❤
💜💜💜💜💜💜 thank you for this video! I am participating in the longest day....I could not decide what to work on! Now I know! I made a mat a few years ago and forgot all about this! You are a blessing for me today! Thank you!💜💜💜
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
You are so special Grace! The patients are so lucky to get your fabulous creations :!, 💕💕 You are also so creative and talented ; they are lucky to have your beautiful twiddle muffs 😍 thank you for caring xo Caren 😻💕😻💕
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
I just found your video & love your generous spirit. I didn't know anything about "twiddle muffs"--- I wish I did as I had an aunt who had dementia. Thank you for teaching us.
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 💖
This is absolutely Awesome!!!! Thank you so much!!! I have been wanting to make something like this and had no clue how to go about it! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart ❤️
I love what you have done and would love to see a video on how you make a pocket to attach as well as any other things you make and attach. I have trouble figuring out how to make and attach things.
I have had several people ask me to show how to make one from start to finish. I need to think about how I can do this, as it will take quite a bit of time to show. I come up with me own designs, and no two have ever come out the same - it's fun to create new ones.
Rewatching your video Grace. I'm going to do one for my mother and I'm planning on doing a tutorial. The first time I heard of this was on this video a long time ago, I think she is ready for this now. I'm from Spain and I don't think that these twiddle muff are very well known here. Thank you again! Happy New year 2023! 🤗💕
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!! 🥰💖
I've recently learned about twiddle muffs. I think it's a wonderful idea to make and donate them. Thank you for this video Grace. It would be a great way to use the extra yarn from other projects too. I'm saving this episode for reference to make these in the future.
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!!
I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, Grace. =/ My grandmother has Alzheimer's, and I've been wanting to make her something for a while. This might be it. Thanks for all the tips!
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
Grace! Thank you so much for sharing this! I have been wanting to make some of these. You did such a good job explaining. So sorry to hear about your friend, I will be praying for the family. You have such a sweet heart. Thank you again💗
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
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
Well, Grace, I have no idea how I missed this video when you first put it out, but I just came across it and knew instantly that I'd not seen it, because of the content matter. I've always been intrigued with Twiddle Muffs and wanted to try one. I love all your ideas for the one you highlighted in this video. I am so sorry for your loss of your friend, my dear. Yes, my thoughts will go out to her family and hope they all find peace eventually. Take care, Grace.
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
So sorry for the loss of your friend ; my condolences and my prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻 so sad ; I hope her children have some comfort knowing they were loved very much ; and their mother isn’t suffering anymore : May she Rest In Peace , 🤗🙏🏻 Caren
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
A fun tip I use is to thread beads on the yarn before you start and slide one up the yarn when you yarn over every once in awhile. I'm making some of these for neurology patients in the hospital. Mainly because my husband is a nurse on that floor and I have an insider. He actually asked me to crochet some because his patients often are confused and pull out their IVs. Then sometimes they have to be restrained because they really need the IVs and that's no fun for anyone.
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!!
Aww grace I'm so sorry that your friend has lost her battle sending virtual hugs to both you and her loved ones. My dad has vascular dementia he was diagnosed 9 years ago and we are extremely lucky as his hasn't progressed in the usual way and he is still very active. I have a twiddle muff waiting for him but he doesn't want or need it right now. Hope you are ok and your back is feeling better x 😘
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
Sorry for your lost of your friend and your mom. I understand how hard it is.....You are wonderful and thank you so much for your help and you nice video. I will surely make one. Happy Christmas to you and your family!! 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!!
The Fidget Spinner for Alzheimers! Great idea! When my 2 cousins went so far back in dementia that they were beyond this, I took them soft stuffed animals, and they hugged them.
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!!
This is a great tutorial! I'm doing this as an idea for a University assignment for community engagement, getting the community together to make muffs for aged care facilities in the local community. You mentioned about the dangers of how buttons can still always be pulled off by people, I'd provide them to the facility with advice that they should be used under supervision, as I am sure they would anyway during activity time 😊
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!
This is such a wonderful video! I'd like to make some one day for one of our local nursing homes. We have two here, a fancy one for wealthy people, and a government one for everyone else. So I'd probably take it to the not so fancy one. Since they probably have a bigger need for items like that.
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!!
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 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.💟
@@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!! 💐💕💖🌺
Thank you so much for showing how to create a twiddle muff. The colors you used where beautiful. I still have not made an octopus and would love to give it a try. Do you have a link to that pattern? Also I'd love to see how you make your pom poms so they don't fall apart. Take care.
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 love the name Twiddle Muff - we make them in the UK but we call them Dementia sleeves - but I think Twiddle Muff sounds better. Do you have a pattern for the Octopus? I really enjoyed watching your video. Thank you for all the great tips on all the items you added to your Muff. So sorry to hear about your friend. May the Lord bless the family at this sad time.
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!! 😊💖🌹
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 want to add something to the muff so the dementia patients don't lose or forget it somewhere. I'm thinking apron strings to tie around their waist maybe? Any other suggestions?
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.
@@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.
I'm so glad I came across this. The woman who was like a second mother to me growing up has dementia. She made so many things for me over the years from Barbie clothes to baby clothes for my kids, and I'm going to make a Twiddle Muff for her. I haven't seen her in almost 3 years now, but the last time I saw her she was pretty bad. She has 2 sons, so she doesn't have a daughter to help her out. She lives in her house alone and her sons don't live less than an hour away. I'm 4 1/2 hours away, but now I have something that I can do for her. Thank you so very much!
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!! 💖
This is great! And you are very sweet to share this with us. Thank you!
I'm so glad you liked it!!
Thank you for your video. I have never seen a twiddle muff. Im always fidgeting, crocheting, tapping etc. I might as well start crochet some muffs.
You have a big heart. Love your personality. Hugs!
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 ;-)
Wonderful video, Grace! I hope to make some twiddlemuffs, and your video is so helpful and inspiring! Prayers sent for your friend and her family.
Aww grace what a wonderful crochet project! I bet you have helped more people than you know!! You are such a wonderful lady! I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend, I hope you can find comfort in your nice memories. Thinking of you! Lots of love!! Xx
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
Awesome ❤
I've decided that I want to make something to help the elderly with dementia. I've enjoyed watching your video. I think you did a wonderful job. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼
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 ❤️
Thank you for sharing . You did a fantastic job . So sorry for the loss of your mom and your friend .
Thank you so much for your condolences - you are very kind, Kathy 💖💖
What a Great Idea! My Mother Had Dementia. And this the 1st time, I have ever heard of a Twiddle Muff. Just Love the Idea! So Sorry to Hear about the Loss of your Friend. I will keep all of you in my Prayers 🙏✝️🙏
I hadn't heard of Twiddle Muffs until last summer, and decided to start making some. Thank you so much for the prayers!! -Grace
What a great idea. I may make some for our nursing homes. I will pray for the family. It is so hard to deal with the loss of a parent, as you and myself have. I am new to your channel, but I know you will be a special person for their family. May God bless you both.
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
I have just discovered twiddle muffs and am just about to start planning to crochet my first one. Your video has inspired me, so thank you. So many great ideas !
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😊💗
I don't crochet, but I knit. I found some knitting patterns. You gave me some great ideas for yarns that make different textures. I also and making a list of different decorations to add. Thank you!
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!
This is absolutely brilliant! I have never heard of a twiddle muff, but I have had several family members with Alheimers. I will definitely be making a few this month for the local nursing home! Thank you!
Thank you!!! You are going to make some very lonely, needy people happy with your contributions!!! Have a great weekend!! xx
Thank you for this!! Loved your video & felt like we were a group of buddies crafting together. Thoughts with Isaac & family. Looking forward to more of your videos ❤️
Awww, thank you so much for your kind words!! 💖
That is a awesome idea. The vibrant colors also help as a visual aid.Thanks for sharing. 😀💜
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
You´re a very sweet and kind person.
Thank you so much for your kind words!!
Very cute, fun and clever, my mother in law would have loved this.
Thank you!! I think my mom would have too!
Hello thank you for your tutorial, I will be having a go at making some of these for my school. Sorry to hear about your friend. I will keep her, her family, you in my prayers. God bless, Susie xx 😊 🇬🇧
That is so awesome that you are going to make some for your school!! They will love them 😊
Outstanding listening to you. Thank you for all the tips 🙏
Thank you so much for listening and you are very welcome!!
This is such an awesome project.....and such an awesome cause. I will be making some over the summer. This is something that is close to my heart as well. Something similar to this would be great for Kid with autism.....with a few tweaks for safety purposes . I'm in love with this project!. Thank you for sharing.👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏
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!!!!
thank you for sharing your Twiddle Muff tips Grace! This is a wonderful caring project. So sorry to hear about your friend. I will keep her children and you her friend, in my prayers.
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 sorry for the loss of a friend. I will keep the family and you in my prayers. I loss my mother to dementia, it is a terrible way to die. You more or less starve to death. Thank you for making the muffs .They will help them so much. You are really putting a lot of work into eavh one.
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
Oh Grace, sorry for the loss of your friend. I loved seeing the twiddle muff. Great idea. I've made some twiddle mats (quilting) but was trying to find a way to transfer it over to my other crafting loves.
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
Thank you so much! I made one for my mother who has dementia and she absolutely loves it. I also made them for other residents and they love theirs too. Your video was very well done!! Thank you so much 💗
I am so happy that she loves it - this really made my day!! 💖
Thanks for sharing a great tutorial yours is happy I love it something I can do my mom also had dementia, bad rheumatoid arthritis and she would help me when I would crochet projects for homeless or to Cell. She would wind up Myon into balls. It kept us busy for hours, thank you so much❤
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 do a very nice work for people who need your products.
Thank you Chris!
I love your video I made two muffs I did not line them I am going to now you did a beautiful job I hope you make lots of videos you are a good teacher thank you so much ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words!! You are so kind 💖
Perfectly Wonderful...I Love making these also...thank you for the Great Ideas!!
I am so happy to hear that there are others making them!!! Keep up the great work!
💜💜💜💜💜💜 thank you for this video! I am participating in the longest day....I could not decide what to work on! Now I know! I made a mat a few years ago and forgot all about this! You are a blessing for me today! Thank you!💜💜💜
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
You are so special Grace! The patients are so lucky to get your fabulous creations :!, 💕💕 You are also so creative and talented ; they are lucky to have your beautiful twiddle muffs 😍 thank you for caring xo Caren 😻💕😻💕
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
I just found your video & love your generous spirit. I didn't know anything about "twiddle muffs"--- I wish I did as I had an aunt who had dementia. Thank you for teaching us.
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 💖
This is absolutely Awesome!!!! Thank you so much!!! I have been wanting to make something like this and had no clue how to go about it! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart ❤️
My mom had dementia, I think she would have really liked this item! Thank you for sharing!
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 💖💐🌺
I love what you have done and would love to see a video on how you make a pocket to attach as well as any other things you make and attach. I have trouble figuring out how to make and attach things.
I have had several people ask me to show how to make one from start to finish. I need to think about how I can do this, as it will take quite a bit of time to show. I come up with me own designs, and no two have ever come out the same - it's fun to create new ones.
Rewatching your video Grace. I'm going to do one for my mother and I'm planning on doing a tutorial. The first time I heard of this was on this video a long time ago, I think she is ready for this now.
I'm from Spain and I don't think that these twiddle muff are very well known here. Thank you again!
Happy New year 2023! 🤗💕
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!! 🥰💖
I love your twiddle muff. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear student’s mom. They are in our prayers
Thank you Frances!! Your prayers are greatly appreciated!! It's been really hard on the kids. xxx Grace
great idea. Thanks for showing how you make it. My Dad would have loved one of these as he twiddled with everything.
Thanks Jan!! I sure wish I had known about these when my mom was still here!! xxx
Thank you very much for sharing. I'll give it a try
I've recently learned about twiddle muffs. I think it's a wonderful idea to make and donate them. Thank you for this video Grace. It would be a great way to use the extra yarn from other projects too. I'm saving this episode for reference to make these in the future.
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!!
I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, Grace. =/
My grandmother has Alzheimer's, and I've been wanting to make her something for a while. This might be it. Thanks for all the tips!
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
Love this! Thank you for sharing! Kat
Thank you Kat!! You are so very welcome!! -Grace 💖
Grace! Thank you so much for sharing this! I have been wanting to make some of these. You did such a good job explaining. So sorry to hear about your friend, I will be praying for the family. You have such a sweet heart. Thank you again💗
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.
I really LOVE this! I will keep Isaac and his siblings in my prayers!
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! ❤
I forgot I sent you a comment lol thanks for writing back to me you made my day ❤❤❤
You are so welcome!! You made my day writing to me!! 🥰
Thank you for the video Grace. I’ll have to make one for my mom ❤️ I’m so sorry to hear of your friends passing.
You are so welcome Amy!! I hope making one will be helpful for your mom and help relieve some of her anxiety
Well, Grace, I have no idea how I missed this video when you first put it out, but I just came across it and knew instantly that I'd not seen it, because of the content matter. I've always been intrigued with Twiddle Muffs and wanted to try one. I love all your ideas for the one you highlighted in this video. I am so sorry for your loss of your friend, my dear. Yes, my thoughts will go out to her family and hope they all find peace eventually. Take care, Grace.
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
I think these would work well for people with ADHD and Autism as well. Thank you for such a great idea for a video 😊
You are so right!! Anyone who feels agitated or needs to keep their hands busy will find these helpful. You are welcome! 💖
Sorry for the loss of your friend Grace. xx
Thank you so much Deborah - I appreciate your kindness. xxxx Grace
So sorry for the loss of your friend ; my condolences and my prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻 so sad ; I hope her children have some comfort knowing they were loved very much ; and their mother isn’t suffering anymore : May she Rest In Peace , 🤗🙏🏻 Caren
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
Today is the first time hearing of twiddle muffs. Great idea!
They really do help a lot of people who suffer from different disorders, like, anxiety, Alzheimer's, dementia, ADHD and others.
Thank you, Grace! This is a fabulous idea! :) Hugs!!
You are so welcome Lynne!! I need to get busy making more, now that it is getting a little bit cooler!! Hugs and love 💕😊🤗
This is wonderful. Thank you. ❤️
You are so welcome! 💖
A fun tip I use is to thread beads on the yarn before you start and slide one up the yarn when you yarn over every once in awhile.
I'm making some of these for neurology patients in the hospital. Mainly because my husband is a nurse on that floor and I have an insider. He actually asked me to crochet some because his patients often are confused and pull out their IVs. Then sometimes they have to be restrained because they really need the IVs and that's no fun for anyone.
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!!
Aww grace I'm so sorry that your friend has lost her battle sending virtual hugs to both you and her loved ones. My dad has vascular dementia he was diagnosed 9 years ago and we are extremely lucky as his hasn't progressed in the usual way and he is still very active. I have a twiddle muff waiting for him but he doesn't want or need it right now.
Hope you are ok and your back is feeling better x 😘
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
Sorry for your lost of your friend and your mom. I understand how hard it is.....You are wonderful and thank you so much for your help and you nice video. I will surely make one. Happy Christmas to you and your family!! xoxo
Thank you 💗 I am thrilled that you are inspired to make one - that is so awesome!! Wishing you and yours and very Merry Christmas! 💗🌸💗
I had never heard of twiddle muffs before. It's a great idea, I am sure they bring fun and joy to sick people. So sorry you lost your friend 😢
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!!
The Fidget Spinner for Alzheimers! Great idea! When my 2 cousins went so far back in dementia that they were beyond this, I took them soft stuffed animals, and they hugged them.
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.
Sorry about your friend I will put that family in my meditation /prayers ..you have a wonderful heart 🙏🏻💕
Thank you so much for your prayers!! The kids are really hurting without their mom. -Grace
This is a great tutorial! I'm doing this as an idea for a University assignment for community engagement, getting the community together to make muffs for aged care facilities in the local community. You mentioned about the dangers of how buttons can still always be pulled off by people, I'd provide them to the facility with advice that they should be used under supervision, as I am sure they would anyway during activity time 😊
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
Wow I didn't know none of this I'm learning about the whole thing just now with you and this video I'll going to ask and see if I can make some too ..
That would be so awesome!!! I hope more and more people will do the same :)
This was very helpful!
I'm so glad!
This is such a wonderful video! I'd like to make some one day for one of our local nursing homes. We have two here, a fancy one for wealthy people, and a government one for everyone else. So I'd probably take it to the not so fancy one. Since they probably have a bigger need for items like that.
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!!
I have made one before using a round loom and it worked great. I also lined it with faux fur and it was so soft!
That sounds fantastic!! I bet it was really soft!! Thanks for sharing with me :) -Grace
Great job of showing and explaining all about twiddle muffs!
Thanks!!! I hope it was easy to understand :) xoxo
I wonder what the Autistic kiddos that I work with would think of one of these. I might need to try one too. Thanks for sharing the information.
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
I'm so sorry and will pray with lots of tears 😢
Thank you so much for your kindness Tanja xoxo
I have seen Twiddle muff's before. Children with Autism really can benefit from them too! I have never seen any as fancy as yours! Wow great work
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 ❤️
Grace I am so sorry to hear about your friend. I lost my sister to breast cancer in 2015. I absolutely love the twiddle muffs. Bless you & yours.
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
Thank you
Loving thoughts 💐 for your friends fanily
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!! 💐💕💖🌺
I’m sorry about your friend God’s blessings to you and her family 💕❤️🙏🏾
Thank you so much!!
thank you for this tutorial
You are so welcome!! 🙂
Thank you so much for showing how to create a twiddle muff. The colors you used where beautiful. I still have not made an octopus and would love to give it a try. Do you have a link to that pattern? Also I'd love to see how you make your pom poms so they don't fall apart. Take care.
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
Such a cute idea!
Thank you :)
I love the name Twiddle Muff - we make them in the UK but we call them Dementia sleeves - but I think Twiddle Muff sounds
better. Do you have a pattern for the Octopus? I really enjoyed watching your video. Thank you for all the great tips on
all the items you added to your Muff. So sorry to hear about your friend. May the Lord bless the family at this sad time.
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!! 😊💖🌹
Anyone have an actual written pattern for these? Thanks
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).
How do you attach the pompoms?
I sew them on
I want to add something to the muff so the dementia patients don't lose or forget it somewhere. I'm thinking apron strings to tie around their waist maybe? Any other suggestions?
Circular knitting needles would be good to use. I'm new using them but I'll give it a try.
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'm making some for my friends care home his wife is there.
That is so sweet of you!! They will love them.
What should the demintions be?
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!
What is a tittle muff?
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.
Do you know were I can buy the pattern pls
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
Turn your fan off..to distracting…. It needs to be balanced
If you look at the date on this video, it is May of 2018. It is now quiet
Why so long?
I don't understand your question. Why is what so long?