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How to Crochet a Whirly Marble Fidget

Meet the Whirly Marble Fidget, a new crochet twist on the classic marble fidget toy. This quick and satisfying project uses simple stitches to create a fun, tactile toy that busy hands will love to twirl.

Close-up of two handmade crochet Whirly Marble Fidgets. They are tubes with a marble crocheted inside that twist.
A new “twist” on the classic marble fidget! Busy hands love to twirl this simple, quick make.

School is back in session in about 3 weeks, which is hard to believe. With both of my kids home all day, my opportunities to work on RedBird have trickled down to almost nothing. I'm looking forward to the start of the year and having some more time to commit to creating new designs and experimenting with all the ideas I have floating around in my head.

I did manage to write this pattern for a new "twist" on the classic marble fidget. The gentle spiral gives this fidget a fun twirling motion that's surprisingly relaxing and a little mesmerizing. Best of all, it's super simple and quick to make!

My girls have loved them, and I love that they are silent. It's a win-win! And I'm not gonna lie, they are fun to mess around with as an adult, easy to throw in a pocket or your bag, and you can bust through some scrap yarn. What's not to love?

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Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds and uses US terms.

Note: This pattern has been self-tested but has not yet been crocheted by another person. If you notice an error, please let me know so I can update the pattern. Thanks!!

Materials

  • Worsted Weight Yarn (I used "I Love This Yarn" from Hobby Lobby)
  • 3.5 mm hook
  • standard size marble (1/2 inch)
  • needle

Pattern

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: inc around (12)
Round 3: sc, 3 inc, sc, 3 dec, sc (12)

Repeat Round 3 until the tube reaches your desired length.

My short version repeats Round 3 for 8-9 rounds and the long version for 17-18 rounds.

When you are happy with the length, insert the marble and close the tube with these final rounds.

Next Round: 12 sc (12)
Last Round: dec 6 (6)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sharing

Please do not repost or redistribute this pattern or claim it as your own.

You are more than welcome to sell finished Whirly Marble Fidgets made from this pattern. If you share this pattern or sell them online, please credit RedBird Crochet.

I would love to see your finished projects! You can tag me on Instagram at @redbird_crochet or email me at hello@redbirdcrochet.com.

Final Thoughts

I think I'll make a few more to throw in my daughter's backpack for school. They would make great fidgets for school, a quick stocking stuffer, or a fun little surprise "just because."

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