Juggling work, kids, and the slowest apocalypse? The Fidget Bead Lanyard combines a handy lanyard with a fidget toy - perfect for teachers, medical staff, parents, or anyone who needs a little stress relief. The lanyard is a discreet way to fidget and a great way to carry keys, IDs, or AirPods. This pattern is handy for using up small bits of cotton yarn. The Fidget Bead Lanyard can be easily personalised with different coloured beads – get creative!

This crochet pattern is written for beginners and neurodiverse crafters. The abbreviated instructions are followed by a breakdown in italics, making it easier to understand what you need to do in each row. If you’ve had trouble reading patterns in the past, we hope that you’ll give our patterns a try!

Materials
Worsted weight yarn (KnitPicks Dishie Cotton)
Silver 20g (approx. 35 meters / 38 yards)
3.5mm crochet hook
Lanyard Clip
Pony Beads – 9mm (40 beads)
Scissors
Tapestry needle