8 Fidget Toy Crochet Patterns to Keep Hands Busy
Do you like to spin something in your hand to concentrate better?
Fidget toys are small objects designed to be fiddled with, often held in one hand, to help ease restlessness or improve focus.
They come in many forms, such as spinners, cubes, and squeezable items, each offering different tactile sensations. These toys can be especially beneficial for people who experience anxiety, ADHD, or difficulty concentrating, as they provide a simple, calming outlet for excess energy. By keeping the hands busy, fidget toys help the mind stay focused on the task at hand, reducing stress and promoting better productivity.
My original goal for this post was to be able to find 5 unique crochet fidget toy patterns to show the possibilities. But when I started searching for patterns, I kept finding more and more unique fidget toy patterns (for both crochet and knit).
Do you have any fidget toy patterns that you love? Let me know about them!
All of the patterns listed below are from a variety of designers. Credit is given to all designers as well as where to find their crochet patterns. I want to thank them for creating such fun crochet fidget toy designs.
Worry Wyrm Dragon
This no-sew crochet pattern is for a little dragon fidget toy. It has a stuffed plush head and a slinky, bendy body.
This pattern is FREE!
Pattern Name: Worry Wyrm Dragon
Designer: Thalia Evans
Suggested Yarn: DK Weight
This pattern is available on Ravelry
Fidget Slug
This FREE crochet fidget toy patttern is shaped like a slug! This slug friend can be made by following the video tutorial from YouTuber Complicated Knots (one of my fave!).
Pattern Name: Fidget Slug
Designer: Kylie Slee / Complicated Knots
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight
This pattern is available on Ravelry
Fidget Hexaflexagon
This hexaflexagon shaped fidget toy is a fun way to relieve stress or keep hands busy and working on fine motor skills. Crochet using sport weight yarn, a 2mm hook, and fill with a filler to create this squishy fidget toy.
This pattern retails for $5.00 USD.
Pattern Name: Fidget Hexaflexagon
Designer: Lyudmila Dzeman
Suggested Yarn: YarnArt Jeans, Alize Cotton Gold Hobby
This pattern is available on Ravelry
Rainbow Bead Fidget
This FREE crochet pattern features 9mm pony beads to create this interesting Rainbow Bead Fidget toy. Made with a lanyard clip, it is perfect for on the go or to take with you.
Pattern Name: Rainbow Bead Fidget
Designer: Monica Fox / Fox Creations
Suggested Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted
This pattern is available on Ravelry
Hyperbolic Mobius Fidget Toy
This FREE crochet fidget toy pattern, Hyperbolic Mobius is made using DK weight yarn and a 5mm hook. Gauge is not important for this project making it great for those learning to crochet!
Pattern Name: Hyperbolic Moblius Fidget Toy
Designer: Becky Turpin
Suggested Yarn: DK Weight
This pattern is available on Ravelry
Dinosaur Tails Fidget Toy
The Dinosaur Tails fidget toys are made using worsted weight yarn and a size F crochet hook, making them a quick fiddle toy, The designer recommends using cotton yarn for the soft feel but you could play around with different textures for a unique sensory experience.
This pattern retails for $1.00 USD.
Pattern Name: Dinosaur Tails Fidget Toy
Designer: Knitty Natty
Suggested Yarn: Lily (Spinrite) Sugar’n Cream Solids, Knit Picks Dishie
This pattern is available on Ravelry
Marbled Jellyfish Fidget Toy
This FREE crochet fidget toy pattern, Marbled Jellyfish with a unique design that incorporated a marble into the toy. Squeeze the marble from side to side in the body or twist and twirl the spiral tentacles with your fingers.
**This fidget is not for children under 3 years old due to the choking hazard posed by marbles.
Pattern Name: Marbled Jellyfish Fidget Toy
Designer: Ira Rott
Suggested Yarn: Rico Designs Ricorumi Nilli Nilli
This pattern is available on Ravelry
Bobble Pop Fidget toy
The Bobble Pop Fidget toy is a textured fabric that allows the user to pop the bobbles back and forth. Add a key chain to take this fidget toy with you on the go!
This pattern retails for $3.25USD.
Pattern Name: Bobble Pop Fidget toy
Designer: Rebecca A Lang
Suggested Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Solids)
This pattern is available on Ravelry
