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Left-handed version: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8qhMJOrVQ2c.html
Crochet a soft, washable, silent fidget toy for yourself or a loved one who likes to move and fidget. This fidget toy is perfect for those of us with ADHD, for autistics who like to stim with their hands or fingers, or anyone else who needs a little bit of help to concentrate.
This is a very quick project and you can mix up colors of chenille yarn to come up with interesting looking fidget toys that bring endless joy.
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This free stim toy video pattern also comes with a PDF version where you have all the instructions, plus step by step photo instructions if following along with instructional crochet videos is not your thing.
This is my best-selling pattern and it's available at a really affordable price, so I hope you get your own copy if you want to support in making more patterns and videos.
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This soft fidget toy pattern is suitable for beginners, as it is really easy and explained step by step.
You will need chenille yarn, a 4-mm hook, a tapestry needle, one stitch marker and a pair of scissors. A bit of stuffing as well.
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Etsy: www.etsy.com/listing/982768275/amigurumi-fidget-toy-pattern-instant
You also have reviews on Etsy and Ravelry, if you want to check those out.
NEW: The PDFs now come with Low Vision versions!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Materials
01:58 Row 1
03:04 Row 2
03:50 Row 3
05:00 Row 8
05:50 Row 9
07:03 Section 2 - Row 10
08:12 Row 11
09:50 Seaming up
12:48 Final remarks
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@depressolion2489
@depressolion2489 2 года назад
one of the best stress/anxiety relieving toys ive found online for crochet, thanks for the wonderful pattern!!
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 года назад
Thank you! I really appreciate this! It helps when you design something based on your own needs 😁
@brendawagner6143
@brendawagner6143 Год назад
This is awesone. Thank you for not taking 45 minutes to show it. I appreciate the fast forward.
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
Thank you!
@rylieread1865
@rylieread1865 7 месяцев назад
Thank you thank you thank you for this design. I have adhd, and this has become an essential "can't leave the house without" item. I first made it with cotton yarn because it was the only stuff I had on hand, but it made a project just small enough to flip one handed with ease, so I use it while I'm driving long distances. (Of course if traffic picks up and I need to drive extra careful, I just loop it around my thumb and can drive with both hands no problem.) I made one for my grandma with anxiety and she uses it regularly, too. Truly my favorite thing in the world.
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 7 месяцев назад
So glad it helps! Although maybe while driving isn't the best place, I get the need to fidget in any scenario.
@Yoursleep_paralysis_demon
@Yoursleep_paralysis_demon Месяц назад
same! I have anxiety and these are so nice to have on hand
@anna20812
@anna20812 11 месяцев назад
thank you so much for this tutorial! I made one a year ago and now I’m back for more. I’m obsessed with my flexagon I love it so much!
@7peacefrog
@7peacefrog 2 года назад
I don't know anything about these, but my husband has a friend at work that loves them and I think they would get a kick out of having 1 like this home made and a 1 of a kind! Thank you for sharing this :)
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 года назад
That's an awesome idea for a gift for someone who'll truly appreciate it 😄 I think you'll find you'll make more than one 😉
@7peacefrog
@7peacefrog 2 года назад
@@YarnAndy I hope I can make it (is it hard to make)? And I thank you for sharing this
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 года назад
It's pretty easy, just follow along with the video and you'll see ☺️
@7peacefrog
@7peacefrog 2 года назад
@@YarnAndy Thank you
@lisayates8933
@lisayates8933 2 года назад
It took me a wee while to get the first section right and work out where to start the second section, but I soon got the hang of it. I was really pleased with myself when I'd finished. Thank you 💖
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 года назад
It takes a bit of practice and patience, but I'm glad you got it!
@eloisedoig8831
@eloisedoig8831 Год назад
I’m really struggling with the second section 😂 How did you figure it out???
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
What exactly is the issue? Starting? Finding the loops to work into? It might help to put stitch markers in all the loops, so you don't miss one.
@eloisedoig8831
@eloisedoig8831 Год назад
@@YarnAndy I’m struggling with the third pyramid and which direction it should be facing
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
The third one should be like the first. You keep building each on top of the last one, and at the end of each you create the final shape by closing the tube at a 90 degree angle from the previous one.
@marina_m11
@marina_m11 Год назад
This is awesome, will definitely be making these & sharing this video! Thanks Andy 💝
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
Thank you, Marina! 🧡
@rosieheller8989
@rosieheller8989 Месяц назад
Thank you for this, it's very generous to share your pattern ❤ ive enjoyed making this
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Месяц назад
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it ♥️
@jacksonstableford8429
@jacksonstableford8429 Год назад
A lovely pattern. Wonderful for charity. Thank you so much.
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
Thank you! I hope it brings people some joy 😊
@tinawhittle6828
@tinawhittle6828 Год назад
Wow I've just made this for my grandson took no time at all so quick nd so easy thank you he loves it ❤
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
That's so awesome! I'm glad he likes it.
@giansfranz7681
@giansfranz7681 10 месяцев назад
i will try making these for myself as i tend to break, lose or misplace my smaller fidget toys.. thank you
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 10 месяцев назад
That's awesome! The making some for yourself part, not the losing part, I know what that feels like. But then when you find one under the couch, free fidget toy?
@ruthmaxwell60
@ruthmaxwell60 Год назад
Very clever little project. Thank you
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
Thank you! Enjoy!
@CWolfCreations
@CWolfCreations 8 месяцев назад
My first attempt didn’t go as well but I figured out what I did wrong and my second one was great! Thank you!!! Such a fun crochet pattern
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 8 месяцев назад
I'm glad you persevered!
@camillalourenco5758
@camillalourenco5758 3 месяца назад
what did you do wrong? i finished mine but it doesn't feel right, i don't know if i actually did it the right way lol
@CWolfCreations
@CWolfCreations 3 месяца назад
⁠@@camillalourenco5758 I ended up having 7 rows in each pyramid 😅So make sure it’s 6. Also I made one using bernat blanket yarn and it was to thick of a yarn and just didn’t look right. Make sure it’s a thinner size 6 weight like parfait chunky turns out great. I also use size 5 weight yarn and turns out great too.
@arythephravong
@arythephravong Год назад
It is very easy to follow. I made one, and it turned out great. Thank you so much for the tutorial ❤
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
Thank you!
@Rhysdoesstuff02
@Rhysdoesstuff02 Год назад
I originally wanted to make it for myself but now I wanna make them for my nieces and nephews for Christmas
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
That's awesome! That's what I did with mine as well, many went to nieces and nephews, one was a secret Santa gift.
@rajashreeiyer3369
@rajashreeiyer3369 16 дней назад
Thank you so much for this fabulous toy. Made two.
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 15 дней назад
That's awesome!
@pastda3
@pastda3 2 года назад
Very cool and unique fidget toy. Thank you. :)
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 года назад
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy it!
@marianaalvarez-tostado9785
@marianaalvarez-tostado9785 3 месяца назад
This is awesome! I am a math teacher who crochets and this will be great to have for my students,
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 3 месяца назад
Thanks! That's awesome, I hope they have a lot of fun with this toy. There are more similar shapes you can explore as well, although we don't have crochet patterns for them yet.
@sandratoledo7641
@sandratoledo7641 Месяц назад
I've just made the last stitch. I didn't have that kind of yarn, so I tried cotton and rice to fill because I did not have the stuffing. But it turned out beautiful,thank you for such a clear tutorial. Greetings from Argentina
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Месяц назад
That's so cool! How big is it? Does it make sounds as you twist it? I've only used rice to fill some crochet poi before, they have a funny sound.
@sandratoledo7641
@sandratoledo7641 Месяц назад
@@YarnAndy it doesn't make any sounds , I think it's a bit smaller than the one you made. The feeling to the touch is nice though. But I don't think filling it with rice is good if the toy is going to be washed ... I just couldn't wait to make it ,so I used the material I had ,and I loved it! I'll make nicer ones. I posted a reel on Instagram with the toy and tagged you.
@francesowens1985
@francesowens1985 Год назад
I just found your channel. So happy I did.
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
Happy to have you here  💛
@positiveflowmusic
@positiveflowmusic Год назад
I love it, thankyou so much for bringing such awesome designs to us all 🤩
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
Thank you!
@carolanderson5509
@carolanderson5509 Год назад
This is awesome!! 🎉thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial!❤❤❤
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
Thank you!
@cosmicecc
@cosmicecc 2 года назад
This is awesome, thank you
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 года назад
Enjoy! 🧡
@tickledpink9052
@tickledpink9052 2 месяца назад
Brilliant!!! Thank you!! I think I will make a smaller one like another one of your fans did as well!! Thank you!!
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 месяца назад
That sounds great for small hands!
@tickledpink9052
@tickledpink9052 2 месяца назад
@@YarnAndy absolutely! My daughter is a tiny 9 - I’m using Catania by Schachenmayr, it’s cotton but with a nice sheen to it - I had some leftover from some other projects - I like the softness of the velvet yarn for myself, but I think the sport weight cotton will add a soft, bumpy, rougher texture to the sensory aspect - my daughter has high anxiety in any social situ’s and her go to is to finger the seams of her shirts until her shirts are either ripped up the side or the cuffs are ripping right off of sweatshirts… I’m forever trying to find something she can finger without ruining her clothes - this might just work!! Thank you once again!!!
@noelleking6321
@noelleking6321 2 года назад
I love this! Just made two!
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 года назад
That's awesome ❤️
@purpanimation
@purpanimation 4 дня назад
I enjoyed the pattern but when I made my first one, the hole in the middle came out a lot bigger than yours. The mechanism still works fine but the large hole distracts me, do you know what I could have done wrong? Is there any way to fix it? Thanks :)
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 3 дня назад
Hm, did you overstuff the pyramids? I think I did that in my first few samples (see the fails video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SCUjDxyia2U.html) and that's why the gap came out too big. You need a very small amount of stuffing. The gap might also come out big if you make too many rows, by not counting correctly. The way to fix either of these errors is to make another one, since frogging chenille messes up the yarn. I use the bad flexagons as pin and hook cushions.
@purpanimation
@purpanimation День назад
@@YarnAndy I was thinking that as well, i made another with less stuffing and the hole was smaller but still a bit big for my liking though I added barely any stuffing. Would it work with no stuffing at all since I seem unable to get the right amount? (thanks for responding btw)
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy День назад
@purpanimation no idea, honestly. After figuring out the row counts and the stuffing, it worked well for me. I can't say more without at least a photo.
@ulviyyeabdullayeva4096
@ulviyyeabdullayeva4096 3 часа назад
Super.Çox sag olun.
@eviedun
@eviedun Год назад
Amazing!👍👏👏🥰
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
Thank you!
@denisehoffmann5006
@denisehoffmann5006 2 года назад
Cool toy 😎
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 года назад
Thanks!
@lillianbrand1728
@lillianbrand1728 Год назад
totally fantastic thank you!!
@Snowpaux
@Snowpaux 2 года назад
Thanks!
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 года назад
Wow, thank you! That's the first Super anything I ever got, I don't even know how it works. Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy the toy 💛​
@janinedodge2097
@janinedodge2097 2 года назад
Very clever❤️
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 года назад
Thank you!
@Snowpaux
@Snowpaux 2 года назад
Thank you!
@TodayImMaking
@TodayImMaking 2 года назад
Very cool!
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 года назад
Thank you!
@FionaC1
@FionaC1 5 месяцев назад
That’s very cool!
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 5 месяцев назад
Thanks!
@FionaC1
@FionaC1 5 месяцев назад
@@YarnAndyI just got some yarn, this will be a nice weekend project 😊
@liaalu
@liaalu 2 года назад
Can you use another kind of yarn like milk cotton?
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 года назад
Sure, you can use different kinds of yarn, but maybe something that doesn't stretch out. I'm not sure about milk cotton, give it a try. Maybe put it in two if it's thin, otherwise you'll end up with a tiny toy.
@sototallyusAZ
@sototallyusAZ Год назад
I just used 2 strands of sports weight acrylic yarn. It works fine. I am sure you can use whatever you like. Just remember the thickness of the yarn and the size of the hook will determine how big it will be.
@gennacrull8578
@gennacrull8578 2 месяца назад
Do you need to use chunky yarn or will it work using regular yarn and appropriately sized hook?
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 месяца назад
It will work, but with thinner yarn you'll get a smaller toy. With thicker yarn, a bigger toy. Make one pyramid with your chosen yarn/hook combination and see.
@Coquette_RichelleW
@Coquette_RichelleW 25 дней назад
How many chains?
@amandawhite2620
@amandawhite2620 Месяц назад
When i seam it goes more as a diagonal instead of perpendicular like yours... should i just do 4 stutches at the end of each pyramid instead of 6?
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Месяц назад
The stitch counts are calculated to give a 90 degree turn after every pyramid. If you change that, you might get a different type of toy. I can't say what the issue is without at least a photo of the project.
@amandawhite2620
@amandawhite2620 Месяц назад
There actually wasn't an issue 😂 just me second guessing myself 😅 it turned out perfect and absolutely amazing!! Thank you for the quick response and thank you for the pattern!!
@amandawhite2620
@amandawhite2620 Месяц назад
And I followed your pattern just the way you have it 🫶 I think I was seeing an optical illusion in the video 😂 thanks again!!
@leonorerowan7930
@leonorerowan7930 Год назад
Mine is not as pointy. Is it because I used a bigger hook?
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
I can't tell without a photo. If you overstuff the sections, you'll also get the toy to be rounder. If your tension is too loose, that might also make the toy floppy.
@iaramaisa8649
@iaramaisa8649 7 месяцев назад
Obrigada amei parabéns Brasil 🇧🇷 DF
@4tjinta
@4tjinta 2 месяца назад
😊
@EventuallySloth
@EventuallySloth 2 года назад
Does it have to be a velvet yarn?
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 года назад
Nope, any yarn works, just make sure you have good tension, like for any amigurumi. So choose the hook size that gives you no holes. Thinner yarn will make a smaller toy, though you could adapt the stitch counts as well (you need to experiment with that).
@stressedbutblessedmomma7792
@stressedbutblessedmomma7792 8 месяцев назад
I’m doing really good but it’s turning inside out what am I doing wrong? Why are all my stitches on the inside
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 8 месяцев назад
You probably just turned the work inside-out when starting. While you are still making the first part, you can turn it right side out, otherwise you won't be able to continue. Just push the starting row through the tube.
@waltersgirls5243
@waltersgirls5243 2 месяца назад
Can I make them and sell them please?
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 месяца назад
@@waltersgirls5243 yes, as long as you make them yourself. I appreciate a mention as designer 😊
@elsiewelsie123
@elsiewelsie123 Год назад
are we allowed to sell these?
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
Yes, of course, as long as you make them yourself. Crediting the designer is encouraged too 😁
@caroltaylor593
@caroltaylor593 Год назад
Could you go a little slower to show how you are sewing up the final stitches? I love the tutorial and will try it soon, it’s different and unique. Good job.
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
Thank you for your feedback! Based on several people telling me that they'd prefer slower versions of my video tutorials, I decided to offer that in a Patreon. I'll upload videos with minimal editing and no fast-forward on repetitive bits and this one is the first. You can find it here: www.patreon.com/Yarnandy You also get one free PDF pattern per month and ad-free versions of all new tutorials.
@clairgamr9814
@clairgamr9814 Месяц назад
Im making it but feel like mine is more rectangle then pyramid 😅
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Месяц назад
Hm, did you turn the correct amount of stitches? If not, you might not get the correct shape.
@clairgamr9814
@clairgamr9814 Месяц назад
​@@YarnAndyomg I completely missed the 6sc at the top 😂😂😂 ❤❤
@baileymosher432
@baileymosher432 2 месяца назад
I'm confused about how you're getting a diagonal look when you crochet; I'm getting a square look. Additionally, mine looks WAY bigger than yours. I'm clearly doing something wrong.
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy 2 месяца назад
Not sure what you mean by diagonal. Do you mean the x shape of the stitches? Yarn under, yarn over technique. As for size, what yarn are you using? Mine is chunky, 120 meters per 100 g. Which hook size? What kind of tension do you have? It all plays a role.
@gleebar
@gleebar Год назад
I can’t for the life of me figure this out.
@YarnAndy
@YarnAndy Год назад
I'm sorry for that. Which part gives you trouble? If you have the pyramids built up and can't figure out how to fold the toy, play with it a little and it will fall into place naturally. If the pyramids are overstuffed, this won't work, they need to have flat faces.
@kathleenwells6636
@kathleenwells6636 Год назад
Thank you!