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Knitting wool donations requested for Twiddle Muffs for Dementia patient support

Hi all I am back again on the hunt for knitting wool for a knitting group who make 'twiddle muffs' for Dementia patients, they supply various hospitals. Absolutely none will be wasted. Please have a root around to see if you’ve anything to donate. Thank you to all who’ve been able to assist in the past (for my Mum and Mother in law who knitted for children’s items for charity) and to those who may be able to in the future - I look forward to hearing from you via my mobile 07984 802205 as the direct message no longer works from here/W4 forumxx For those who are not familiar with ‘twiddle muffs' they are knitted tubes often fashioned with ribbons, buttons, bells and zips, have been found to have a calming effect on people with dementia by keeping their hands busy and warding off anxiety. They are particularly useful in a hospital setting while people are in waiting rooms ahead of treatment.

Joy Griffiths ● 53d10 Comments

Thanks for coming around to get my wool- Hope others do the same …

Helen Bamberger ● 3d

I have found some wool for you.

Helen Bamberger ● 6d

Thank you to those who have already generously donated. The Twiddle Muff knitters are delighted and have asked me to pass on their thanks to you. I am, of course, continuing to collect for them. If you have any knitting yarn, buttons, ribbons, tassels or beads that you are able to donate please let me know. I can generally collect if reasonably local or possibly meet you somewhere convenient. I can be contacted on 07984 802205. For those readers of this post want to know more about Twiddle Muffs please read the first post (above) or text me…..I can also be reached by email on joygriffiths@hotmail.co.uk

Joy Griffiths ● 12d

Thank you Clare! I look forward to hearing from you.

Joy Griffiths ● 43d

I will look out some too, Joy. Well done for this. Great thing to do.

Clare Cassy ● 44d

https://forum.alzheimers.org.uk/threads/twiddle-muff.109451/There are some wonderful twiddlemuffs pictured on the web.

Philippa Bond ● 49d

Hi Anne, thank you for asking. Any knitting yarn of any quality or ply/thickness is welcome. Also buttons, braids/trimmings/ribbons, Bobbles and beads etc. These are sewn onto the knitted muff, on the inside and outside for the patient to twiddle with. Several buttons sewn on close together form a pattern and texture along with maybe some ribbon and tassels. These twiddle muffs are works of art in themselves and are very soothing to the patients. Thank you

Joy Griffiths ● 52d

Just checking - does it have to be wool or are acrylics also okay?

Anne England ● 52d

Hi Joy.Been meaning to ping you.  I have wool for you.  Donated by a neighbour who was having a loft clearance.  Will WhatsApp you later.

Catherine Steele ● 53d

I have lots Joy. I’ll be in touch 🧶 x

Georgina Flint ● 53d