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Sock Monkey costume for toddler

Sock Monkey costume for toddler
This is an easy project for someone with minimal sewing skills. And it's super cute and cozy for chilly trick or treating!
 
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Step 1Find some socks.

Find some socks.
Start with a package of 6 pairs of work socks. I used 4 pairs for a toddler sized 18-24 months. You may need more or less depending on the size of your kiddo.
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33 comments
Oct 23, 2011. 5:05 PMjstorment1 says:
I too had a heck of a time finding socks for this costume. I looked at Wal-Mart and SEVERAL other retailers to no avail. Then my brilliant husband reminded me that the red healed socks are work socks, reinforced for people who are on their feet doing hard labor, so why not shop where the laborers do? Brilliant! I have since seen them at sporting goods places, hunter/fisherman-type stores, western supply stores such as Big R, etc. They are definitely not super cheap, but not terrible either considering you're making your own super cute costume. The ones I'm using cost me $8.99 for 2 really long pairs so I'm hoping I can make these 4 socks work for my skinny but tall 2-year-old. I'll post a pic if it works out! :)
Oct 18, 2011. 4:10 PMAPJPMOM says:
This is my finished sock monkey costume! Thanks for sharing the idea!
Oct 18, 2011. 7:54 PMAPJPMOM says:
Thank you! :)
Sep 2, 2011. 12:05 PMStillKickinIt says:
I love this! I'm going to have to try it this year. And I'm completely laughing because I thought your little boy looked familiar... which makes sense since we both live in the Pass and I've been in the Stone's Throw Cafe numerous times! (Along with my crazy children, ha)
Now I just need to find those socks, hopefully in Pincher. Thanks!
Tash
Oct 18, 2010. 2:07 PMStayAtHomeMama says:
Super cute costume, where did you find these socks at please? I've been everywhere in my town searching! Thanks
Oct 6, 2008. 8:53 AMgrayrhino says:
Thanks! I now have a costume for my little guy! Not being the overly crafty type, can you tell me how you made the vest and bow tie?
Sep 14, 2010. 11:20 AMboysmommy says:
WHERE did you find your socks???? Please, I need them asap. Thanks!
Oct 13, 2010. 5:04 PMle-Sid says:
i've found them at my local wallmart 16$ for 10 pairs, used what left for my personal use
Oct 6, 2008. 7:50 PMgrayrhino says:
Thanks again. I'll give it a go and post a pic when I finish it!
Sep 22, 2010. 2:08 PMtheeternaloptimist says:
Awesome idea! I couldn't find a sleeper that would work, so I wound up just making a button-up shirt and pants. He has a patterned sleeper on in the pictures but I'll probably put him in a dark patternless one on Halloween. It didn't turn out quite as nice as yours, but I have zero sewing skills, so this was a big deal and I thought mine turned out pretty cute :) Can't wait for Halloween!
Sep 21, 2010. 8:15 AMjasay79 says:
SO CUTE!!
Where did you find those socks? I'm looking online but not finding any that aren't $8 per pair... and did you use all 6 pair?
Jul 15, 2010. 7:14 AMplatypusymphony says:
I absolutely love this - so cute and practical too. Halloween is always so cold here in Halifax.
Oct 15, 2009. 6:27 AMccbabyfactory says:
 super duper creative and cute!
Jun 12, 2010. 10:42 PMporcupinemamma says:
Ditto!!!! :0)
Oct 5, 2009. 10:20 PMFlippincool says:
So cute! Just wanted to let you know I've added this photo and link to my blog, The Handmade Experiment in a post all about handmade kid's costume tutorials. Check it out at http://emilyflippinmaruna.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/tuesday-tutorials-the-halloween-costume-addition/

Thanks!
Emily
Oct 3, 2009. 9:31 AMporcupinemamma says:
Brilliant. What a cutie patootie that's modelling it!
Sep 29, 2009. 4:39 PMwatermelonhead says:
Cuuute! I'm maximizing it for myself!
Mar 1, 2009. 4:08 AMladyluck713 says:
Very well done!!
Nov 10, 2008. 1:33 PMWaffenzug says:
Excellent!!
Nov 10, 2008. 11:56 AMBlackDidThis says:
This is the CUTEST thing ever... and very well thought through with material so easy to find. You sure have my vote! (And not only because you have such a BEAUTIFUL child posing for us :) )
Oct 22, 2008. 5:54 PMVicious_mama says:
As a mom myself, I can't tell you how cute both the costume and the kiddo are. Great job, Mom!
Oct 22, 2008. 10:22 AMamelac says:
Where did you find the socks? I'm having a hard time finding a pack like that. Thanks!
Oct 8, 2008. 12:58 PMraeraethejetplane says:
This is adorable! Great job :)
Sep 30, 2008. 7:05 PMThe Handmade Project says:
This is way too cute! How in the world did you come up with it ;)
Sep 30, 2008. 8:25 AMpictures says:
THAT IS A REALLY CUTE IDEA. MY MOM HAS A SEWING BUSINESS. I REALLY THINK SHE COULD DO THIS, MAKING A FEW CHANGES TO MAKE IT HER OWN. SHE HAS MADE SOME SOCK MONKEYS IN THE PAST, SO THIS IS A GREAT NEW THING TO DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep 29, 2008. 10:17 AM2Marbles says:
adorable!
Sep 28, 2008. 10:29 PMmomtes says:
Oh my gosh--what a cutie pie!! So adorable! I'm sure there'll be sock monkeys all over the place now that this pattern is posted!
Sep 28, 2008. 6:23 PMrecyclegrandma says:
Shall I knit him some foot mitts?? What colour? Red? White? Gray?
Sep 28, 2008. 6:20 PMrecyclegrandma says:
Haven't seen a cuter monkey than this one....not even Curious George !!!

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We moved to the Crowsnest Pass 8 years ago to start our own business. We now have two little boys and a thriving coffee shop. We are both DIYers and enjoy renovating our home.