Updated January 2024 to V1.1, which includes an infinity variation and directions for adding an icord loop handle. The new version has links to video tutorials as well. Enjoy!

This pocket-sized knit uses double-knitting and seed stitch to create a quiet fidget toy. Each toy contains one glass marble that can slide through a channel surrounding a textured area to fidget with and calm nerves. Practice working a tubular cast-on and bind-off in this small-scale project. Choose your favorite colors and create a new sensory toy. Directions are provided for DK, worsted, and bulky weight yarns.

YARN
Knit Picks Swish DK, 100% Superwash Merino, 123 yd / 112 m per 50 g, or similar DK weight yarn
Knit Picks Brava Worsted, 100% Acrylic, 219 yd / 200 m per 100 g, or similar worsted weight yarn
Knit Picks Brava Bulky, 100% Acrylic, 136 yd / 124 m per100 g, or similar bulky weight yarn
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Each toy uses less than 10 g of yarn.

DK WEIGHT GAUGE
6 stitches & 8 rows = 1” (2.5 cm) in double-knit stockinette, measured on one side of fabric

WORSTED WEIGHT GAUGE 
5 stitches & 6.5 rows = 1” (2.5 cm) in double-knit stockinette, measured on one side of fabric

BULKY WEIGHT GAUGE
3.5 stitches & 5 rows = 1” (2.5 cm) in double-knit stockinette, measured on one side of fabric

SIZES
DK (Worsted, Bulky)
2” x 4” (2” x 4.5”, 2.25” x 4.5”) / 5 x 10 (5 x 11.5, 5.7 x 11.5) cm

NEEDLES & TOOLS
DK weight: US 2 (2.75 mm) needles or size needed to get gauge
Worsted weight: US 3 (3.25 mm) needles or size needed to get gauge
Bulky weight: US 4 (3.5 mm) needles or size needed to get gauge
Spare needle in same size as working needle
Scissors
Crochet hook of similar size for provisional cast-on
Smooth waste yarn in contrast color for provisional cast-on
2 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
1 standard glass marble for each toy, 0.5” / 13 mm diameter. (A decorative glass craft bead or flat-bottomed glass drops may be used in lieu of a marble.)

Tech editing: Bronwyn Hahn
Test knitting: Gabriella B., Vicki G., Lynne L., Tina P., Pam S., & Kristen W.