Crochet Fidget Sensory Hand Muffs: A Cozy Creation for Comfort and Style

Crochet Fidget Sensory Hand Muffs are a cozy and practical creation that combines warmth with functionality. These hand muffs offer a soothing sensory experience with their soft texture and hidden fidget elements, making them perfect for those looking to keep their hands busy and alleviate anxiety.

Materials Required

• Worsted weight yarn
• 6.5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• Ch - Chain
• Sc - Single Crochet
• Hdc - Half Double Crochet
• Sl St - Slip Stitch
• Bobble Stitch - (4-dc Bobble): Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch (or space as described in the pattern), yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on the hook. (There will be 2 loops on the hook at this point.) Yarn over, insert hook in the same stitch or space, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on the hook 3 more times. (There will be 5 loops on the hook.) Yarn over, draw through all remaining loops on hook.

Pattern

Rnd 1: Ch 36, sl st to first ch without twisting

Rnd 2: Ch 1, hdc in the same st. Hdc all around. Sl st to beginning hdc. 36 hdc

Rnd 3 & 4: Repeat Rnd 2

Rnd 5: Ch 2, bobble st in same st, sc in next st, "bobble st in next st, repeat, sc in next stitch" till the end, sl st to beg bobble st - 18 bobbles. You may want to pop the bobble stitch out after each stitch.

Rnd 6 to Rnd 9: Repeat Rnd 2

Rnd 10: Repeat Rnd 5

Rnd 11 to 14: Repeat Rnd 2

Rnd 15: Repeat Rnd 5

Rnd 16 to 19: Repeat Rnd 2

Rnd 20: Repeat Rnd 5

Rnd 21 to 23: Repeat Rnd 2

Fasten off and weave in ends. Add tiny embellishments like crochet flowers, curls, ribbons, pompoms, etc., to make it more stimulating for the hands.