Burstall
Parish Council
Parish Council
Parish Council
54. A knitted twiddle muff to be donated to Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity for dementia patients in the hospitals' care – see pattern and information below
55. A knitted or crocheted garment for a child or adult
56. A photograph of a mode of transport – maximum size 180mm/7inches x 130mm/5inches
57. An elasticated bracelet
58. An item of needle felting
59. An illustrated poster of a verse from your favourite song or poem – hand or computer produced
60. A length of bunting to celebrate the FIFA World Cup - approximately 1000mm/39inches long
61. Something new from something old
62. An item of decoupage
63. An item of craftwork not in the schedule
Knitted twiddle muffs will be donated to the Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals charity for dementia patients in the hospitals' care. Admission to hospital can cause a person with dementia to be unsettled or anxious due to the unfamiliar environment they find themselves in, and as a result they might fiddle with medical appliances such as intravenous lines, drainage tubes and dressings. They may also pull off clothing and bed linen. A twiddle muff can bring relief by giving the person something to fiddle with instead, and help to maintain their dignity and privacy. The main benefit is the calming effect twiddle muffs can bring through the repetitive small movements they encourage which in turn can reduce stress.
Please follow the following guidance:-
• Twiddle muffs are mostly worked with two or more threads of wool, so use two strands of double knitting yarn or a single one if the yarn is chunky.
• Use size 3 (6½ mm) needles.
• Cast on 40 stitches and work in stocking or garter stitch for 28cm. This will form the inner part of your twiddle muff.
• Continue knitting for another 30cm in colours, stitches, and yarns of your choice (please see below) This will form the outer part of your twiddle muff.
• Cast off. You now have a rectangle 58cm long.
• Decorate the rectangle (please see below) You can decorate the inner part as well as the outer part for an extra sensory experience.
• Fold your rectangle in half lengthways, decorations inwards and sew up the seam.
• Turn your tube right side out. Now push the 28cm inner piece through so that the two ends of the tube meet.
• Sew the ends together.
It is better to use close stitches as holes can snag on intravenous drips or medical attachments.
Buttons, beads, ribbons, pockets, zips, flaps, knitted flowers, frills, lace, bangles, small nuts and washers, cotton reels, tactile fabric and so much more can be used to decorate your twiddle muff.
BUT PLEASE:
NO woolly handmade tassels, metal chains, key rings or plastic flowers as these are easy to pull/chew apart.
NO heavy items as may cause injury if swung about or things that are noisy such as bells and whistles.
NO sharp or rough edges.
SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY SO PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL DECORATIONS ARE SECURELY ATTACHED AND WON’T COME OFF OR DISINTEGRATE IF PULLED OR CHEWED.
Some are given to men, so it helps to include twiddle muffs in football teams and neutral colours.
If you would like to make more than one twiddle muff, please choose your favourite to be judged and place any others in the pot provided.
In 2022 the Anna Cooper Plate replaced the original Challenge Cup which was first awarded in 1971.
The Challenge Cup is currently being awarded to the winner of the division for Children age 5-9.
| 2025 | Wendy Hart |
| 2024 | Lyndsey Cubitt |
| 2023 | Tanya Holland |
| 2022 | Wendy Hart |
| 2019 | Wendy Hart |
| 2018 | Gill Pryer |
| 2017 | Anna Cooper |
| 2016 | Sue Frankis |
| 2015 | Susie Tucker |
| 2014 | Anna Cooper |
| 2013 | Anna Cooper |
| 2012 | Mrs S Tucker |
| 2011 | Anna Cooper |
| 2010 | Anna Cooper & Barbara Ling |
| 2009 | Anna Cooper |
| 2008 | Ms L Harris |
| 2007 | Mrs S Tucker |
| 2006 | Sue Frankis |
| 2005 | Mrs S Tucker |
| 2004 | Miss G Matthews |
| 2003 | Miss G Matthews |
| 2002 | Mrs M Fuller |
| 2001 | Miss G Matthews |
| 2000 | Mrs M Fuller |
| 1999 | Mrs M Fuller |
| 1998 | Barbara Ling |
| 1997 | Mrs M Fuller & Barbara Ling |
| 1996 | Mrs D Bond |
| 1995 | Miss L Macmillan |
| 1994 | Barbara Ling |
| 1993 | Mrs M Fuller |
| 1992 | Mrs M Fuller |
| 1991 | Mrs M Fuller |
| 1973 | Mrs Warren |
| 1972 | Mrs Warren |
| 1971 | Mrs Dickman |
Awarded since 2017
| 2025 | Bina Hawkes |
| 2024 | Lesley Raby |
| 2023 | Lesley Raby |
| 2022 | Lisa Gardiner |
| 2019 | Rosey Lawes |
| 2018 | Gill Pryer |
| 2017 | Anna Cooper |
