Simple Crochet Wrist Rest Pattern

Are you looking for a way to add comfort and charm to your craft table or computer desk? This Crochet Wrist Rest Pattern is a perfect blend of practicality and style! Whether you’re dealing with wrist pain from long hours at the computer or just want a cute keyboard mat to brighten up your workspace, this wrist cushion is a lifesaver.

Check the matching crochet keyboard mat here.

Designed for beginners, this free crochet pattern uses simple stitches like single crochet and slip stitch, making it easy and enjoyable.

You’ll love how this visually stunning pattern can be made with a captivating blend of vibrant colors or customized with different colors to match your decor.

Crochet wrist rest cushion pattern 

Scroll down to follow the original pattern instructions, or use the links below to get an ad-free version on Ravelry or Etsy.

This charming accessory will be a delightful addition to your desk. Plus, it’s the perfect project to share on social media or TikTok – make it your own and inspire others!

This wrist rest is functional and adds a rustic charm of countryside life to your workspace.

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So, grab your hook and yarn, follow the pattern instructions, and soon, you’ll have a beautiful wrist cushion that’s as useful as it is beautiful. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is sure to be a hit. Plus, it’s completely free – another reason to start today!

Materials for the XOXO Crochet Wrist Rest Pattern

Yarn – Any Worsted Weight Yarn.

Stylecraft Aran, #4 (100% Acrylic, 382 yards per 7.1 oz/200g Ball)

Estimated Total Yardage

120 yards

Hook and other Materials for your Wrist Cushion

5 mm Crochet Hook

Scissors 

Yarn needle

Polyfibre

Gauge

16 sts over 8 rows = 4’’by 4” made in xhdc before blocking. 

Gauge is not crucial to this project

Crochet Wrist Rest Pattern Notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Similar #4 weight yarn can be substituted; please check the gauge.

Skill Level – Easy. You do not need the magic ring, and the pattern repeats just one round.

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

Chain(s) – ch(s)

Single crochet – sc

Half Double crochet – hdc

Slip stitch – sl st 

Crossed half double crochet – xhdc

Special stitch

Crossed half double crochet (xhdc):

First round of xhdc = *Skip next st, hdc in next st,  crocheting over the hdc just made into the skipped st, yarn over, insert hook into skipped stitch and yarn over (3 loops on the hook), yarn over, pull through the remaining 3 loops,

The first xhdc made

Rep from * to the end

XOXO crochet wrist rest cushion: Finished Measurement

19” long, 8” around

Adjustments

1. Width: Increase or decrease the foundation chain amount in a multiple of 2’s.
2. Length: Increase or decrease the repeats until you have the desired length. 

Crochet Wrist Rest Pattern Instructions

Chain 32

Round 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, join with a sl st to the beginning chain. 30 hdc

Round 2: Ch 2, xhdc across, join with a sl st to the beginning chain. 30 hdc

Rounds 3 – 30: Repeat round 2.

Continue the repeats until your piece measures about 16”.

Leave a long tail of yarn for sewing cut yarn.

Stuff lightly with poly fiber.

Using a darning needle, sew the ends together.

Repeat the sewing on the other end also.

Fasten off

Sew in all yarn tails.

Fasten off.

There you have your own version of the XOXO Crochet Wrist Rest Pattern.