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Friday, 15 May 2026

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.

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

Friday, 8 May 2026

Easy Little Crochet Teddy

BUDDY - Easy Little Crochet Teddy

This little Teddy is called BUDDY - suggested by Jane Munro - a perfect choice of name. Thank you Jane for your suggestion.

Easy Little Crochet Teddy

Height – around 6 ½ ʺ

DK yarn and a 3.5mm hook

Worked flat – and in double crochet throughout

① Start with the first leg – 7sts wide

Work until 5cm have been worked

Cut off the yarn

Leave this leg aside for later

② Work the second leg – 7sts wide

Work until 5cm have been worked

Do Not cut off the yarn ~

③ Continue across first leg then second leg to join the body

Continue on these 14sts until a further 4.5cm have been worked

④ Add on a further 7sts at each side to make the arms (by making a chain at

each side)

Continue on these 28sts until a further 3.5cm have been worked

⑤ Work 21sts, turn,

work 14sts, turn (these 14sts form the head)

Continue on these 14sts until a further 5cm have been worked

This completes the Front of the Ted ~ do not cut the yarn - continue for the Back

⑥ Continue on these 14sts until a further 5cm have been worked

⑦ Add on a further 7sts at each side to make the arms (by making a chain at

each side)

Continue on these 28sts until a further 3.5cm have been worked

⑧ Work 21sts, turn,

work 14sts, turn (these 14sts form the body)

Continue on these 14sts until a further 4.5cm have been worked

⑨ Work 7sts, turn, (these 7sts form the first leg)

Continue on these 7sts until a further 5cm have been worked

Cut off the yarn

⑩ Rejoin yarn for the second leg and work across remaining 7sts

Work until 5cm have been worked

Cut off the yarn

Join the Teddy all around (right sides together) using a length of yarn and a sewing needle, leaving a gap to use for stuffing

Turn right side out

Add features to the face using a length of dark coloured yarn

Create ears by sewing a line across the top of the head at each side

Stuff the Teddy with polyester toy filling and close up the gap

It you would like to make a bigger Crochet Teddy - you will find my instructions on this link ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/08/scrappy-ted-scrappy-ted-i-used-scrappy.html

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

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

reproduced or republished on any webpage or website

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Soft Ball / Stress Ball - Knitted

Soft Ball / Stress Ball

Soft Ball / Stress Ball

Requirements:

DK yarn

3.5mm (or 3.25mm) needles

Polyester stuffing

Instructions: Circumference around 8½”

Cast on 6sts

Row 1: Kfb in first 5sts, k1 (11sts)

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: (K1, kfb) 5 times, k1 (16sts)

Row 4: Purl

Row 5: (K2, kfb) 5 times, k1 (21sts)

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: (K3, kfb) 5 times, k1 (26sts)

Row 8: Purl

Row 9: (K4, kfb) 5 times, k1 (31sts)

Row 10: Purl

Row 11: (K5, kfb) 5 times, k1 (36sts)

Row 12: Purl

Row 13: (K6, kfb) 5 times, k1 (41sts)

Row 14: Purl

Row 15: (K7, kfb) 5 times, k1 (46sts)

Row 16: Purl

Row 17: Knit

Row 18: Purl

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

Row 21: (K7, k2tog) 5 times, k1 (41sts)

Row 22: Purl

Row 23: (K6, k2tog) 5 times, k1 (36sts)

Row 24: Purl

Row 25: (K5, k2tog) 5 times, k1 (31sts)

Row 26: Purl

Row 27: (K4, k2tog) 5 times, k1 (26sts)

Row 28: Purl

Row 29: (K3, k2tog) 5 times, k1 (21sts)

Row 30: Purl

Row 31: (K2, k2tog) 5 times, k1 (16sts)

Row 32: Purl

Row 33: (K1, k2tog) 5 times, k1 (11sts)

Row 34: Purl

Row 35: (K2tog) 5 times, k1 (6sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a ‘tail’ to use for joining

Thread the tail into a sewing needle, pull it through all remaining stitches and gather together

Fasten off securely.

Join side seam most of the way – leaving an opening. Fill with polyester stuffing. Sew the rest of the seam closed. Gather the cast on stitches together, and fasten off securely.

Darn away ends.

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

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared,

reproduced or republished on any webpage or website

Monday, 27 April 2026

Soft Ball / Stress Ball - Crochet

Soft Play Ball and Small Soft Ball / Stress Ball

These soft balls are great for play - the smaller size is also perfect for a Stress Ball.

Small Soft Ball / Stress Ball Circumference around 8½”

Small Soft Ball / Stress Ball

This pattern uses UK terminology

dc = double crochet

increase = make 2 dc in dc on previous round

decrease = dc 2 together (dc2tog)

This ball is worked in the round, so it may be easier to use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of every round.

It may also be helpful to count the stitches after each round, to make sure the stitch count is correct.

Requirements:

DK yarn

3.5mm hook

Polyester stuffing

Instructions:

Make a magic ring or chain 3 and join with a slip stitch to make a ring

Round 1: Ch1, make 5dc into ring, slip stitch to join (6sts)

Round 2: Ch1 then 1dc in same stitch, 2dc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (12sts)

Round 3: Ch1 then 1dc in same stitch, * 1dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch (18sts)

Round 4: Ch1 then 1dc in same stitch, * 1dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch (24sts)

Round 5: Ch1 then 1dc in same stitch, * 1dc in next 3 stitches, 2dc in next stitch repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch (30sts)

Round 6: Ch1 then 1dc in same stitch, * 1dc in next 4 stitches, 2dc in next stitch repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch (36sts)

Round 7: Ch1 then 1dc in same stitch, * 1dc in next 5 stitches, 2dc in next stitch repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch (42sts)

Rounds 8 - 14: Ch1, 1dc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (42sts)

Round 15: Ch1, * dc2tog, 1dc in next 5 stitches, repeat from * all around, join with a slip stitch (36sts)

Round 16: Ch1, * dc2tog, 1dc in next 4 stitches, repeat from * all around, join with a slip stitch (30sts)

Round 17: Ch1, * dc2tog, 1dc in next 3 stitches, repeat from * all around, join with a slip stitch (24sts)

Round 18: Ch1, * dc2tog, 1dc in next 2 stitches, repeat from * all around, join with a slip stitch (18sts)

Pause here - If the starting ring is loose – use the tail to weave around the stitches of the first round and pull it tight. Stuff the ball with polyester stuffing

Round 19: Ch1, * dc2tog, 1dc in next stitch, repeat from * all around, join with a slip stitch (12sts)

Round 20: dc2tog all around (6sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull the tail through the last 6 stitches and pull tight to close, Fasten securely and darn away ends.

Soft Play Ball Circumference around 13”

Soft Play Ball