How to Make Wrist Rests From Socks

Want to dress up your desk and don't know how to sew? Try this.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Knee Socks
• Dried Soybeans (or Other Beans)
• Scissors
• Scissors

1. Tie tight knots at the toe ends of two socks. Pull the knots as tight as you can.

2. Fill the first sock with dried soybeans, almost to the open end. This will be your keyboard rest.

3. Tie a tight knot at the open end. Pull it as tight as you can.

4. Fill the second sock with dried soybeans, about halfway. This will be your mouse pad rest.

5. Tie a tight knot at the halfway point. Pull it as tight as you can.

6. Trim the ends of both socks for symmetry.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose socks that have some structure - ideally with at least 50 percent cotton. If the socks are too stretchy they'll just sag.

[Nessa]

on 12/2/2007 Wish this article had pictures. Having trouble visualizing the end product.