Mobius Fidget Balls

Mobius Fidget Balls

A mobius crochet fidget ball is created by forming a single twisted loop that can be continuously pulled from the center. Great for stimulation or to help with anxiety. 

I didn’t invent these cute fidgets – but when I looked for clear simple instructions – I found that most were complicated to understand, and in US crochet terms.

So I tried a few different patterns, and decided to write down my own instructions in UK terminology.    dc = double crochet

Cotton or a cotton mix yarn is especially good for these - as they can be easily washed.

This is what I did ……….

Using DK yarn and a 3.5mm hook -

1.  Make a chain of 15 stitches, turn

2.  Miss the first chain, then work 1 dc in each chain stitch across the row

3.   Now you will join the row into a ring with a slip stitch - and you will continue by working in rounds. But this is the IMPORTANT part. Before you join – make a twist and join the last stitch you worked (which is at the top of the row) to the bottom of the first stitch you worked at the start of the row. The twist is what makes the infinity loop and it is all straightforward from this point !!  If you don’t make a twist you will end up with a tube shape.

Chain 1, and work a dc into the same stitch, then work 2dc in each stitch all around, join with a slip stitch (note - because you twisted the first row you will find that you are working into the base of your original chain). Now work in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to denote the first stitch if you find this helps.

5.   Chain 1, and work a dc in the same stitch, then work 2dc in each stitch all around, join with a slip stitch.

6.     Repeat the last round 3 or 4 times more, or until you are happy with the size of your fidget.

7.     Optional - For a contrast edge – work one dc stitch in each stitch all around in a contrasting  colour.

8.     Darn away ends.

Once you have made your first – the next one will be much quicker and easier. 😊  Have fun!  

For a tighter, smaller toy, use a smaller hook and thinner yarn; for a larger, "fluffier" result use a bigger hook and thicker yarn. 

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Madison Baby Cardigan

 

MADISON Baby Cardigan  - Newborn & Large Preemie

Madison Baby Cardigan Jacket               Newborn Baby     

Requirements:

Around 60g DK yarn                   

4mm needles                   

5 small buttons

 

Measurements:

Width:                     16½"             

Length:                     9½"     

Sleeve length:          5½"

 

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)  over stocking stitch on 4mm needles

 

Instructions:

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)

Using 4mm needles, cast on 25sts     

Knit 6 rows

Work 34 rows in stocking stitch, (one row knit, one row purl), increasing one stitch at each end of 5^th, 11^th, 17^th and 23^rd rows                                        (33sts)

The sleeve should now measure about 5½” – you can add more rows if required

Next Row:  Cast off 3sts, work to last 3sts, cast off 3sts                   (27sts)

Leave these 27 stitches on a spare needle

 

Work the Main Part

Using 4mm needles, cast on 98sts

Knit 2 rows

3^rd Row:        S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Knit 3 rows

7^th Row:        S1, k4, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

8^th Row:        S1, k5, * p2, k1, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5

9^th Row:        S1, k4, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

10^th Row:      S1, knit to end

Repeat the 7^th to 10^th rows twice more

19^th Row:      S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

20^th Row:      S1, k5, * p2, k1, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5

21^st Row:      S1, k4, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

22^nd Row:     S1, knit to end

Repeat the 7^th to 10^th rows 3 times more

35^th Row:      S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

36^th Row:      S1, k5, * p2, k1, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5

37^th Row:      S1, k4, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

38^th Row:      S1, knit to end

Repeat the 7^th to 10^th rows once more

43rd Row:     S1, k4, k2tog, knit to last 7sts, k2tog tbl, k5                           (96sts)

44th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

45^th Row:      S1, k21, cast off 6sts, knit 39sts, cast off 6sts, k21

46^th Row:      S1, k4, p17, purl across 27sts from the first sleeve, purl 40sts from the back, purl 27sts from the second sleeve, purl 17sts from left front, k5              (138sts)

 

Work the Yoke

1^st Row:        S1, k19, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k23, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k36, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k23, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k20                                                (130sts)

2^nd Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

3^rd Row:        S1, k18, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k21, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k34, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k21, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k19                                                (122sts)

4^th Row:        S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

5^th Row:        S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), k13, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k19, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k32, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k19, k2tog, s1, k1, psso,  k18        (114sts)

6^th Row:        S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

7^th Row:        S1, k16, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k17, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k30, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k17, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k17                                                (106sts)

8^th Row:        S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

9^th Row:        S1, k15, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k15, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k28, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k15, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k16                                                (98sts)

10^th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

11^th Row:      S1, k14, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k13, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k26, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k13, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k15                                                (90sts)

12^th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

13^th Row:      S1, k13, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k11, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k24, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k11, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k14                                                (82sts)

14^th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

15^th Row:      S1, k12, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k9, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k22, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k9, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k13                                                            (74sts)

16^th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

17^th Row:      S1, k11, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k20, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k12                                                            (66sts)

18^th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

19^th Row:      S1, k10, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, s1, k1, psso,  k18, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k11                                                 (58sts)

20^th Row:      S1, knit to end

21^st Row:      S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Knit 2 rows

Cast off knitwise       

 

Sew up the sleeve and underarm seams          

Darn away ends     

Add 5 small buttons

Madison Baby Cardigan Jacket               Large Premature Baby

Requirements:

Around 45 – 48g of acrylic DK yarn                 

4mm needles                             

5 small buttons

Measurements:

Width:                     15½”           

Length:                    8½"               

Sleeve length:         4½”

 

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)  over stocking stitch on 4mm needles

 

Instructions:

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)

Using 4mm needles, cast on 25sts

Knit 6 rows

Work 28 rows in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl), increasing one stitch at each end of 5^th, 11^th and 17^th rows                                                (31sts)

The sleeve should now measure about 4½” – you can add more rows if required

Next Row:  Cast off 3sts, work to last 3sts, cast off 3sts                   (25sts)

Leave these 25 stitches on a spare needle

 

Work the Main Part

Using 4mm needles, cast on 90sts    

Knit 2 rows

3^rd Row:        S1, k2tog, yrn, k1, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Knit 3 rows

7^th Row:        S1, k3, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

8^th Row:        S1, k4, * p2, k1, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

9^th Row:        S1, k3, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

10^th Row:      S1, knit to end

Repeat the 7^th to 10^th rows once more

15^th Row:      S1, k3, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

16^th Row:      S1, k4, * p2, k1, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

17^th Row:      S1, k2tog, yrn, k1, (makes a buttonhole), * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

18^th Row:      S1, knit to end

Repeat the 7^th to 10^th rows 3 more

31^st Row:      S1, k2tog, yrn, k1, (makes a buttonhole),  * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

32^nd Row:      S1, k4, * p2, k1, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

33^rd Row:      S1, k3, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

34^th Row:      S1, knit to end

35^th Row:      S1, k3, k2tog, knit to last 6sts, k2tog tbl, k4                 (88sts)

36^th Row:      S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

37^th Row       S1, knit 19sts, cast off 6sts, knit 35sts, cast off 6sts, k19sts

38^th Row:      S1, k3, p16, purl across 25sts from the first sleeve, purl 36sts from the back, purl 25sts from the second sleeve, purl 16sts from left front, k4                        (126sts)

 

Work the Yoke

1^st Row:        S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:       S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

3^rd Row:        S1, k17, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k21, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k32, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k21, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k18                  (118sts)

4^th Row:        S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

5^th Row:        S1, k16, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k19, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k30, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k19, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k17                  (110sts)

6^th Row:        S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

7^th Row:        S1, k2tog, yrn, k1, (makes a buttonhole), k12, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k17, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k28, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k17, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k16                (102sts)

8^th Row:        S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

9^th Row:        S1, k14, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k15, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k26, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k15, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k15                  (94sts)

10^th Row:      S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

11^th Row:      S1, k13, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k13, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k24, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k13, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k14                  (86sts)

12^th Row:      S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

13^th Row:      S1, k12, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k11, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k22, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k11, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k13                                                (78sts)

14^th Row:      S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

15^th Row:      S1, k11, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k9, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k20, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k9, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k12                                                            (70sts)

16^th Row:      S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

17^th Row:      S1, k10, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k18, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k11                                                  (62sts)

18^th Row:      S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

19^th Row:      S1, k9, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k16, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k10                                                            (54sts)

20^th Row:      S1, knit to end

21^st Row:       S1, k2tog, yrn, k1, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Knit 2 rows

Cast off knitwise     

 

Sew up the sleeve and underarm seams           Darn away ends     

Add 5 small buttons

Madison Newborn Baby Cardigan

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.  

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2026         ‘made by marianna’          All Rights Reserved

These patterns (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, 

reproduced or republished on any webpage or website