Crutch Pads.....Another Use For S&C/P&C Yarn

[DreamsOfYarn]

I know this isn't exactly an accessory, but since I did accessorize something, I thought I'd post this here.

 

My DD Hilly injured her knee while skiing Sunday night and will be on crutches for a minimum of 2 weeks. She asked me to make something to put more padding on the underarm pad. I let her pick what color she wanted, and this is what I came up with while watching Harry Potter with her. I hope this works for her.

 

 

 

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[Amyjk]

Well, if they don't offer any relief, at least they make her crutches look fantastic!

 

Poor girl! Hope she is feeling better soon.

[Dextersmom]

What a great idea! They certainly make the crutches more cheerful looking!

[champygirl]

Great idea.

[DreamsOfYarn]

Thank you everyone.

So far they are working great for her. Then again, she hasn't been on the crutches for any length of time. The big test will be tomorrow(Wednesday) when we go back to the doctor so she can be fitted for and get her brace.

[oldbonboys]

They look wonderful. Could you possibly post the pattern, as my 17 year old son has what they call an unstable ankle (because of his height and fast growth rate) that they say won't become stable until he actually stops growing. He has been on crutches that many times that he now owns his own set.

 

Tying a thick piece of foam over the arm pieces and then covering them with your covers would be wonderful.

 

Thanks Dianne

[BreaGia]

What about making these to donate? Maybe to a local hospital or even a military hospital?

I know that the pads can get very dirty when used often. Replaceable decorative covers would be a nice project.

[DreamsOfYarn]

They look wonderful. Could you possibly post the pattern, as my 17 year old son has what they call an unstable ankle (because of his height and fast growth rate) that they say won't become stable until he actually stops growing. He has been on crutches that many times that he now owns his own set.

 

Tying a thick piece of foam over the arm pieces and then covering them with your covers would be wonderful.

 

Thanks Dianne

 

Dianne, I will try to write out the pattern later on today. We are getting ready to go back to the Doctor so she can get fitted for her brace. It is going to be another long day. But I will have crochet time

[yarncat]

Awesome,Mel!

[cher49]

brilliant idea,and they look good

[CrochetLiving]

Great idea! You should hang around the ER!

[disneypal]

How clever ! Functional and pretty - plus the pink stands out and makes it more "girly" - great idea!