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No, not THAT keyboard cat, silly. There's a new keyboard cat in town... 

The the geeky lovechild of keyboard cat and long cat. Oh yeah, this cat has nerd to spare...

Is your desk not up to your nerd standards? Do you have lolcats on your screen but not on your desk? Incidentally, do your wrists sometimes get tired? No more I say! Down with cat-less keyboards and limp wrists. We're going to make ourselves a keyboard cat wrist rest!

(P.S. - Don't know what keyboard cat and/or longcat are? Check out http://knowyourmeme.com/ - and welcome to the internet)
 
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Step 1: The supplies

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So, we’re going to make the geekiest wrist rest your desk has ever seen, in a few easy steps. It’s comfy enough for any computer, and dorky enough for lolcat lovers, meme-followers, and nerds of all flavor. The kitty rest we’re going to make is like longcat's long-lost cousin or the nerdy programmer sibling of keyboard cat.

We’ll need:
-about half a yard or so of fabric
-matching thread
-scissors & pins
-a big ol’ bag of rice.

If you decide you want to go the ol’ fashioned way like me and hand embroider, you’ll also need floss, a needle, and an embroidery hoop.
beshtia says: May 20, 2013. 11:57 AM
Just finished mine.It's simple and awesome!Thanks for the idea and tutorial.
Maro237 says: May 7, 2013. 9:09 PM
How long did it take you?
herpies free since 03 says: Apr 3, 2013. 6:27 AM
This is very misleading. When I saw the title, I thought we had to use actual cats. When I actually took my cat and put it on the keyboard, he broke my keyboard. You're lucky I'm broke and can't afford a lawyer. Or else you would be SO sued right now, like legit. Seriously. I mean it. For realsies. Naw dip.
sassimo03 says: Oct 10, 2011. 4:36 PM
I'm SO going to make one now! The nerdy cats are too cute! X D
Juleemt says: Oct 3, 2011. 12:32 PM
super cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeee ♥
cbraga says: May 2, 2011. 7:38 AM
Made my own Keyboard Cat, a little different, but still cute ;)
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kscott3 says: Jul 19, 2011. 6:51 AM
AWWWW i love yours he is so cute with the milk spot ♥
UrbanThreads (author) says: May 2, 2011. 8:06 AM
Aww love it. The black is a good idea :)
kscott3 says: Jul 19, 2011. 6:50 AM
WOW those are sooooo adorable i wish you could order them awww ♥♥♥ them
ababypenguin says: May 17, 2011. 2:13 AM
Awesome! I can't wait to make one. However, I don't know about using rice to stuff it with. I can imagine the Keyb Cat getting covered in sweat and dirt over time. Except you can't really throw a plush filled with rice in the washing machine can you! :p He might come out very soggy and swollen. I want to make one, I just have to find something that can replace the rice...
ababypenguin says: May 22, 2011. 10:00 PM
ignore my last post :p the rice feels so comfy! Thanks for this 'ible! It was so fun to make and I learned a lot about sewing lol
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tommagic1 says: Mar 24, 2011. 4:17 PM
Be careful not to let your keyboard cat get near your mouse!
hintss says: Mar 24, 2011. 5:38 PM
lol
The nerdling says: May 4, 2011. 8:56 PM
henrey in side lol i bet your neme is henrey
hintss says: May 7, 2011. 3:30 PM
henry, actually. it was intentionally misspelled by my friend, who drew that, to show incompetence.
The nerdling says: May 4, 2011. 8:56 PM
you could use the tiny styrophome balls in bean bags.
it will be alot more comfy and portable because you will be able to fold it better and it will be lighter
luzma says: Mar 28, 2011. 8:54 PM
very nice! just finished mine!
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UrbanThreads (author) says: May 2, 2011. 8:06 AM
Love him!!
enrhedando says: Apr 15, 2011. 8:16 AM
a parte de cómodo cuando se escribe mucho, es precioso!
Mimikry says: Apr 3, 2011. 10:27 AM
great one!
i'll make one of these!
T0C says: Mar 30, 2011. 1:40 AM
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bowmaster says: Mar 27, 2011. 7:36 PM
Very nice!!! I'd use something else rather then rice, a mouse could attack your cat and make a home in it.
cemo702 says: Mar 27, 2011. 2:42 AM
wonderfull
just so pretty cat
nice idea. thnk you
silfora says: Mar 25, 2011. 10:19 PM
I Love it!!! Its exactly what I need, will try to make it!!! Thanks a lot!!
chicopluma says: Mar 25, 2011. 6:33 PM
it looks much more comfortable that the ones at sale and it reminds me the dog of dilbert
Dream Dragon says: Mar 25, 2011. 4:15 PM
Looks like you've made a bit of an impact, I was reading this project earlier and then someone emailed this link...

http://stuff.icanhascheezburger.com/2011/03/25/cute-kawaii-stuff-keyboard-cat-wrist-rest/

Well done, and thanks for sharing!
ducktape.mac says: Mar 23, 2011. 2:22 PM
FINALLY!!! just what i needed!!!! my wrist feel like they are gonna fall off whenever i am typing up a paper or doing an outline. it's also affordable. those gel things go for like 25 bucks.

this one i can make using household materials.
UrbanThreads (author) says: Mar 24, 2011. 11:09 AM
Cheap was right! The fabric was actually a tea towel I already had and the bag o' rice... well, if you don' use it all, you can just eat it!
ducktape.mac says: Mar 25, 2011. 12:51 PM
yeah!
Catisfixing says: Mar 24, 2011. 10:31 PM
Really cute >w< !! I approve !!!
pandaboy292 says: Mar 24, 2011. 6:21 PM
1 word, amazing! haha. the im adorable just makes it haha
Sans Souci Girl says: Mar 24, 2011. 4:07 PM
Great idea! Can't wait to make one -- may have to make two so my kitties don't think I'm playing favorites! Thanks!
Flying_MashedPotatoes says: Mar 24, 2011. 1:25 PM
oh, a hand rest, i thought it was gonna be a tutorial on how to do this to ur cat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J---aiyznGQ
soulexposed says: Mar 24, 2011. 12:15 PM
Love this idea! Can't wait to try it!
scraptopower says: Mar 23, 2011. 3:39 PM
This is the best cat, one that doesn't sit on your keyboard :D
UrbanThreads (author) says: Mar 24, 2011. 11:10 AM
Yeah, I hear the real ones don't take to being wrist rests too well...
marxdarx says: Mar 24, 2011. 11:04 AM
AWeosme idea....Woudl be great to put in a "purring" feature.

Rest your hand on it and it activates a gentle rumble with faint purring sound :-D
(volume control optional of course)


-MD
Piripanda says: Mar 24, 2011. 9:37 AM
I love this!!! I'll make a couple for my friends :D
cephalopoid says: Mar 24, 2011. 7:40 AM
For all your lolcatcaptiontyping needs. ;)
ChrysN says: Mar 23, 2011. 5:09 PM
Love it!
foobear says: Mar 23, 2011. 4:36 PM
likey
smichealis says: Mar 23, 2011. 4:01 PM
TIS SO ADORABLE :DDDDDD I SHALL MAKE ONE TO PUT ON MY KEY BOARD! =w= the when im lookin up anime ittle remind me of souleater.....o.o some how <<
mJusticz says: Mar 23, 2011. 3:28 PM
This. Is. Hilarious. Great work!
fungus amungus says: Mar 23, 2011. 11:51 AM
Keyboard longcat that's actually functional. Nice.
angelabchua says: Mar 23, 2011. 11:47 AM
::::golf clap:::::
amazing
Biggsy says: Mar 23, 2011. 11:45 AM
This is awesome! If I didn't just balance my keyboard on a sheet of mdf, I would totally make one!

High Five for you!
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MicioGatta says: Mar 23, 2011. 10:38 AM
So nice :) That's a good idea! :)
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