Peapod Marble Fidget Toy

PEAPOD MARBLE FIDGET TOY is a knitted tube of varied width with an enclosed glass marble. Simple icord trim creates a loop to attach the piece to a backpack clip or to place around a finger and hold the toy. The use of a glass marble within soft yarn creates a silent toy that is sure to please students and teachers alike. Experiment with different colors and yarns to reflect the recipient’s style.

I created this design with my son in mind when he was an elementary school student. He and his friends adorned their backpacks with charms and fidgets, and I was excited to come up with a functional knit design that could be shared and loved. Much to my surprise and delight, this pattern became an instant hit among some of MY friends, too. Through the years, I’ve made these as gifts for kids and adults, choosing favorite colors or remnants from other projects. I often make a few extra and keep them in my bag.

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YARN
Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Tonal, 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 462 yd / 422 m per 100 g or similar fingering weight yarn
Knit Picks Swish DK, 100% Superwash Merino, 123 yd / 112 m per 50 g, or similar DK weight yarn
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Each backpack charm uses less than 10 g of either fingering or DK weight yarn.

SIZE
Fingering (DK)
1” (1.25”) wide at widest point x 5” (6”) long / 2.5 (3.2) cm wide at widest point x 12.7 cm (15) cm long

FINGERING WEIGHT GAUGE & NEEDLES
8 stitches & 12 rounds = 1” (2.5 cm) in stockinette in the round
US 1 (2.25 mm) needles in preferred length for small circumference knitting, or size needed to get gauge

DK WEIGHT GAUGE
7.5 stitches & 9 rounds = 1” (2.5 cm) in stockinette in the round
US 2 (2.75 mm) needles in preferred length for small circumference knitting, or size needed to get gauge

The samples shown have 1 loop and 3 ‘pods’ for the marble to move through. Customize as you desire!

TECHNIQUES
Judy’s Magic Cast-On, icord, basic increases and decreases with small diameter knitting

PATTERN ATTRIBUTES
This quick design is a beginner friendly written pattern with photo tutorials. Each toy requires 1 standard glass marble or similar size glass bead. Optional accessory: 1 small carabiner to attach to the open loop.

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Tech editing: Bronwyn Hahn
Test knitting: Tammy B., Kim C., Lynne L., Tina P., Linda S., & Pam S.