TWIDDLEMUFF INSTRUCTIONS

 

Materials

• This muff pattern is perfect for using up left over or odd balls of wool. Different textures of wool are also good for stimulation
• Needles 6.5mm straight needles or 8mm circular
• Beads ,zips ribbons, things that can be twiddled with bit will not break and are not sharp to touch or brittle.

Directions

Cuff

• Cast on 40 stitches using two stands of double knitting wool. You can also use 1 strand of chunky wool
• Work in stocking stitch (knit a row purl a row) for 11inches (28cm)

Muff Body

• Continue with stocking stitch and use up oddments of various textures of wool for example chunky mohair snuggly eskimo ribbon and chenille
• Knit until work measures 23 inches 58.5cm)
• Cast off

Finishing and Decoration

• Neatly sew along the long edges together with purl side facing you
• Turn the muff inside out
• Push the cuff up inside the muff body and neatly sew together the two short ends
• Now is the time to decorate your Twiddlemuff.
• Consider: A good variety of colourful beads, pastel colours, think about whether its for a male or female
• Try to include at least 6 decorations on the outside and four on the inside. You can add more if you like.
• Make sure everything is sewn on securely so it doesnt come off and there are no loose threads
• Include bits and bobs on the inside too. Agitated hands can be soothed and kept warm at the same time