These soothing squares can be used by any age to help regulate breathing and refocus the mind. From hypnobirthing, teaching toddlers to self-regulate, or even helping with anxious teens, these squares are a silent, tactile item that can discretely be kept in a pocket.

I have suggested materials below, but you can make this with any yarn and hook size - it just depends how big or small a square you wish to create.

This pattern is written in US terminology.

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There is an option to make either a square or a rectangle. The square is used for 4 x 4 breathing, the rectangle is 4 x 8.

You will need either 20g or 40g of Aran weight Cotton yarn. I use a 4.00mm hook but you may wish to use bigger hooks depending on your tension.