Shana S. Cohen designed this Marble Fidget Square.
There are tons of fidgets out in the world but this one doesn’t make any noise and can fit easily in your hand or a pocket. (Click link for her pattern which is free to download. ) I read about her on Ravelry and she’s an architect! She designed this with her son in mind. I’m sending one to my grandson.
The first square I knit, I followed her directions to the letter, using the smooth waste yarn at cast-on but then I used a Turkish Cast-On for subsequent squares.
What a fun pattern.
“A fidget toy is typically a small object used for pleasant but purposeless activity with the hands.
Some users believe these toys help them tolerate anxiety, frustration, agitation, boredom, and excitement.[1] They are also commonly used by those with sensory difficulties.” Wikipedia
Now that’s a project I could probably handle. Great idea.
Clever and cute! Need to make a few
I should probably try one on the golf course! dc
This does seem like an excellent way to cope with anxiety. When I was at the height of my long haul COVID symptoms, I felt overly anxious and unsettled. So I pulled out a container of putty from my post broken wrist physical therapy. I pulled and stretched and twisted that putty until I thought I would destroy it. So, yes, fidget squares like this make total sense to me. Happy creating!
This would make a nice cozy little home for a special vintage marble. I have a vase that I collect mine in.
Wow i liked it.
I probably could use one.
We have vinyl ones of these at my church for the littles to play with during service. They wash up easily – but I bet this one feels much nicer to the touch.