As the write up says in the link above:
"Twiddlemuffs are knitted muffs with interesting bits and bobs attached. Many patients with Alzheimer’s, arthritis and dementia find them comforting and therapeutic as they help encourage movement and brain stimulation"
What an interesting idea and such a simple one. So I have decided to knit one for my step-father. As he gets older his hands are always cold and getting arthritic.
Have you heard of a twiddlemuff before?
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When I saw the word twiddlemuff I HAD to read this post. What a cute word that might be a nice name for a kitten. I like the colors of your yarn.
These twiddlemuffs/sensory mittens/whatever are becoming very popular here in the UK. I have noticed that when we visit the Care Home with a group from Church to sing hymns, a number of the residents have their hands inside them.
They are growing in popularity....look quite good fun to make as well x
I didn't recognise the word but have come across them before.
I have never heard of one, but I guess I have to get knitting. Mom is always cold and could use a lot of mental stimulation
I've never heard of them.
Gill....I would love to knit the Twiddlemuffs. My knitting group made over 3500 items last year all to be donated to local schools, boys and girls club, churches, veterans and more. We make many different items, but I have never heard of these muffs. Could you print out a simple direction and I can show it to my group. Many thanks....Bess from MA
Yes I've heard of them! The knitting for charity group I belong to have been making them for dementia patients and children with autism. The special education unit staff just love them as it calms the children down. Such a simple thing but so effective!
I had never heard of a twiddlemuff before either. My first thought was that it woukd be perfect for an autistic boot that I know who cannot sit still on a chair inked he is fidgeting with something.
Had not heard of these before but I have looked for and found free patterns for both knit and crochet and hope to make some from all that scrap yarn I have and donate to local nursing home .
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