Textured Marble Fidget Toy

=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! >Check out [Waffle Fidget Toy][1] for a cousin pattern in DK weight yarn. $4 for both patterns. 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 [www.knitpicks.com][2] 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. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/waffle-fidget-toy [2]: www.knitpicks.com