Hi, is it ok to make the blanket without the stabilizer? Should you use thicker fabric without the stabilizer? Thanks!
Diana Micalson
29th Dec 2023
We find that the size needs to be closer to 24" x 36" so as to also keep a lap warm for many people. Some folks just naturally sit with their knees comfortably apart. Items can also be strategically placed along the 1 long edge and 2 short edges to keep them more secure, or the fidget boxes can be limited to the lap top with wide trim around the 3 edges.
I don't sew, so can I knit or crochet fiddle blankets?
Teresa Cassity
8th Jan 2023
When making the blankets for the elderly is polka dot material ok and bright colors?
M
14th Dec 2022
Thank you so much for the inspiration! I made one for my partner's grandmother with slightly different activities (a crocheted bunny that she could tuck in to bed, a pouch pocket taken from a fluffy jacket with hidden things inside, and some bouncy string things). She seems to love it. Always something new for her to find. Really appreciative. Best wishes!
Quota Beenleigh Inc. has a newly formed Handcraft Project group (I’m the Coordinator). We would like to make fidget cloths etc for both disabled and dementia sufferers. Can you please give me guidelines regarding safety and construction that I can pass onto our members and community helpers?
Hi ,I would like to make one for our memory support community ..any ideal suggestions how I can start with? If any pictures would help me? Anyone have any clue please drop your idea for me would be appreciated
BreAnne Boyle
10th Mar 2020
Wouldn’t it be easier to decorate the top fabric before sewing together?
Hi Breanne, yes, you can decorate before as long as supervision is adequate. The reason we recommend to decorate after is for safety reasons. Some people in the later stages of dementia are fidgety and may pull out the decorations ( buttons, beads, key-rings) which could end up in their mouths. Securing decorations over various layers makes it difficult for clients to pull. Thank you for your inquiry.
Margaret Mc Quillan
28th Jan 2020
What is the ideal size to knit a fiddle blanket please.?
Hi, Margaret. It depends on the wool ply you use. For instance, bulky/chunky wool need thicker needles. The best is to pick a yarn and make samples with two or three different needles. Thinner needles will make tight samples and thicker needles soft, malleable samples.
FIDGET BLANKETS FOR BEGINNERS NEEDLE SIZES FOR BULKY/CHUNKY WOOL/ACRYLIC Australia U.K. U.S. 5.5 5 9 - 10 - 11
Deborah walker
24th May 2019
Are certain colours better for twiddle muffs I seem to remember someone telling me that colour was important to people suffering with dementia ???
So many great ideas in here. Glad to have found you, Golden Carers! Thank you for all the wonderful things you do to help all of us working with activities to better and to make our activities fun for our customers and us.
Virginia Benshoof Activities Specialist United States