How to Make a Sock Monkey

My wonderful Daughter-in-Law was here with her family over Christmas.  Sock Monkeys are something she has made and sold at craft fairs and little gift shops.  I remember when she came to me with a poorly written pattern and a pair of knee highs to make her first Sock Monkey.  Now she has the whole process down to a science.  She shared all the little tricks she and her Hubby, (my son), figured out during their Sock Monkey adventure.  She encouraged me to share it with you.  Just so you know; I made 3 of the 4 monkeys in this picture.  So here we go, learning How to Make a Sock Monkey.

Step 1:

Supplies:
1 pair of knee high socks (for large monkey $2.50 a pair at Target, for smaller monkey use children’s socks for $2.00 a pair)
Polyester stuffing
Thread (to coordinated with the color of the socks)
Scissors
Sewing machine
Chalk (if your socks are dark colored)
Magic marker (if your socks are light colored)
Embroidery floss
Needles
Buttons or child safety eyes
Straight pins

Comments

[Jessie Marie]

I have to make one of these!! So cute!

[chicopluma]

reminds me of the 31 minutes monkey

[craftknowitall]

31 minute monkey?

[chicopluma]

the monkey of the tv show "31 minutes"

[craftknowitall]

Oh, okay! Thanks!

[Morrissex]

@chicopluma: Was "31 Minutes" (originally "31 Minutos") broadcasted/shown abroad?

[chicopluma]

yes, that one

[jessyratfink]

So fancy! I love that you used an odd colored sock to make it, too! Adds lots of character. :)

[craftknowitall]

Thank you, and thanks for looking.

[Penolopy Bulnick]

I've always wondered how to make sock monkeys and I have plenty of knee high socks. This will have to go on my craft to do list.

[craftknowitall]

Have fun, I did!