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Wrist Pillow Crochet a firm and fashionable cushion for your wrists. From "Uncommon Threads" episode DUCT-108

It's a welll-known fact that typing all day can be hard on your wrists. Why not give your wrist a rest at work with this comfy crocheted pillow.

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Wrist Pillow

Materials:

size F or G crochet hook (you want a tight crochet)
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sport: Vera (1 skein)
1/4 yd. fabric or scrap fabric
2 c. rice (or other filler for insert)

Abbreviations:
ch: chain
st(s) stitch(es)
in next in next stitch
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
beg beginning

Form first end of the pillow:
Ch 1, stretch it out, sc into the loop (leave a long tail to tighten the circle after the first round).
Work 10 sc around the loop, sl st to first sc to join, pull on tail to tighten.
Ch 1, do not turn, 1 sc in same, 2 sc in each around, sl st to beg.
Ch 1, do not turn, *2 sc in next, 1 sc in next; repeat from * around, 2 sc in next, join to beg.

Start working a spiral:
Do not turn work, 1 sc in each sc around until your pillow measures 7' (figure A).

Make insert:
Cut two pieces of fabric the size of your pillow, sew 3 sides and fill with rice, sew remaining side.
Insert pillow (figure B).

Figure A

Figure B

Finish by working decreases:
From where you left off, *1 sc in next, skip 1, 1 sc in next; repeat from * until pillow is closed.

RESOURCES :

Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sport
Website: www.lornaslaces.net

GUESTS :

Missa Hills
Website: www.knitpixie.com