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!

Step 1 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.

Comments

[jstorment1]

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! :)

[APJPMOM]

This is my finished sock monkey costume! Thanks for sharing the idea!

[jessandstavro]

Awesome! Great job! :)

[APJPMOM]

Thank you! :)

[StillKickinIt]

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

[StayAtHomeMama]

Super cute costume, where did you find these socks at please? I've been everywhere in my town searching! Thanks

[jessandstavro]

Walmart. I hate to recommend them, but you'd find them there, for sure!

[grayrhino]

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?

[jessandstavro]

Bow tie: Take a 4" square of fabric and pinch it in the middle to make the bow shape. Wrap some thread around the middle to secure. I used a bit of the same fabric, about 1/2" wide to wrap around the bow to hide the thread, then handstitched it shut on the back. Vest: I really just eyeballed a vest shape. You could pick a shirt that fits your boy and trace the general size. You'll need another piece for the front of the vest that matches the back piece. Only for the front, you'll cut up the centre. Stitch the tops of the shoulders, then stitch under the armpit down, leaving enough of an armhole. I didn't hem any of the edges, since it's just a one-night outfit. I hope this has helped. I'd love to see a pic of yours!

[boysmommy]

WHERE did you find your socks???? Please, I need them asap. Thanks!

[le-Sid]

i've found them at my local wallmart 16$ for 10 pairs, used what left for my personal use

[grayrhino]

Thanks again. I'll give it a go and post a pic when I finish it!

[theeternaloptimist]

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!

[jasay79]

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?

[platypusymphony]

I absolutely love this - so cute and practical too. Halloween is always so cold here in Halifax.

[ccbabyfactory]

 super duper creative and cute!

[porcupinemamma]

Ditto!!!! :0)

[Flippincool]

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

[porcupinemamma]

Brilliant. What a cutie patootie that's modelling it!

[watermelonhead]

Cuuute! I'm maximizing it for myself!

[ladyluck713]

Very well done!!

[Waffenzug]

Excellent!!

[BlackDidThis]

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 :) )

[Vicious_mama]

As a mom myself, I can't tell you how cute both the costume and the kiddo are. Great job, Mom!

[amelac]

Where did you find the socks? I'm having a hard time finding a pack like that. Thanks!

[raeraethejetplane]

This is adorable! Great job :)

[The Handmade Project]

This is way too cute! How in the world did you come up with it ;)

[jessandstavro]

I wanted him to be something cute for Halloween...next year he'll probably want to be a superhero or something! I also knew I didn't want a pre-packaged costume, so I racked my brain. Glad you like it! Jessica

[pictures]

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[2Marbles]

adorable!

[momtes]

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!

[recyclegrandma]

Shall I knit him some foot mitts?? What colour? Red? White? Gray?

[recyclegrandma]

Haven't seen a cuter monkey than this one....not even Curious George !!!