Introduction: Sock Sloth
Everyone knows the classic sock monkey. They've been around for decades, and just like these ones by craftknowitall, they are very, very cute. The pattern to make a sock monkey is very simple, but the product is something that has been done so many times before - so I decided to make a remix!
Inspired by craftknowitall's methods, I converted this monkey design into another tree-dwelling friend - a sloth! He's super cute, and would love to come and hang out with you - though he doesn't go anywhere very fast.
If you like this project, don't forget to vote for it in the Remix contest!
All instructions and visuals are featured in the video tutorial, but I've added the text instructions here, too. :)
Step 1: Pin Your Sock
Turn your sock inside out. Pin the leg area of your sock flat, with a row of pins down the centre.
Step 2: Sew the Back Legs
Sew from the heel of the sock up, foot-width from the row of pins. Round the end just before the end of the sock. Repeat on the opposite side.
Step 3: Cut the Legs Apart
Cut down the centre of these strips, separating them, and cut off the end area of the sock. Turn the sock right-side out from the small hole between the legs.
Step 4: Cut a Felt Face
Cut out a piece of felt for the face. Add two holes for safety eyes.
Step 5: Add Eye Patches
Add brown patches around the eye area.
Step 6: Add Nose and Mouth
Add a nose from felt and stitch on the mouth.
Step 7: Attach Face
Stitch face onto toe of sock.
Step 8: Add Eyes
Add the safety eyes.
Step 9: Stuff Sock
Stuff the sock with stuffing of your choice and then stitch the stuffing opening closed.
Step 10: Sew Front Legs
Repeat steps 1 - 3 on the other sock, cutting the sock off at the heel and turning and stuffing each limb separately.
Step 11: Attach Arms to Body
Sew the arms onto the sloth's body.
Step 12: Add Velcro
Add patches of velcro to each of the sloth's paws.
Step 13: Add Claws
Add claws to each of the sloth's paws.

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35 Comments
2 years ago
While homeschooling a gifted 1st grader; part of his gifted assignments is on Khan Academy and he is to create his character by creating a paper and/or cloth puppet. He chose to make a three-toed sloth as his character for the Amazon Theme Park he is creating and so finding this pattern and easy step by step instructions was a life saver for me. Now for us to create it. Excited but nervous as I do not sew often but this looks rather simple.
Thank you for sharing and we will come back and share photos after the finished product.
One suggestion: if you could list the products needed within the notes that would be helpful in gathering all the items and not having to stop and start the video. Just a tip!
Question 2 years ago on Step 13
I keep trying to download the PDF , everytime it says to verify my email . I do that than try again and get the same message. How can I get the PDF.
5 years ago
Wow!! SOOOOOOOO cute
5 years ago
These are so stinkin' cute! Great job!
I made one out of some of my old brown pants, I love it :D
Amazing!
6 years ago
Oh my gosh, these are so cute!
6 years ago
I LOVE LOVE LOOOVE this!!!!!!! Me and my buddies have a group called the Fuzzy Sloths, and this is PERFECT for us!!!! Thank you so much!!!
6 years ago
It's soooo ADORBS!!!!!
6 years ago
This is possibly the cutest thing ever
7 years ago
making this for my mum for christmas, she's kind of obsessed with sloths
7 years ago
making this for my mum for christmas, she's kind of obsessed with sloths
7 years ago
making this for my mum for christmas, she's kind of obsessed with sloths
7 years ago on Introduction
so cute!
8 years ago
Adorable!
8 years ago on Introduction
I'm gonna make one of these soon. Will be sure to post some pictures!
8 years ago on Introduction
I am so glad you did so well on the contest! Its really cute.
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Thank you so much, and thanks for being a part of my inspiration! :D
8 years ago on Introduction
Wow... what a great instructable.
I'm making this for my 2 year old nephew. He'll love it.
BTW, just checked your website and I must confess that I fell in love with your other sloths. They are sickeningly cute!
Thanks for sharing!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like the instructable, and my other sloths! I'd love to see a photo of your version for your nephew - I hope he'll love it! :)
8 years ago on Introduction
Just makin' mine right now, very adorable :)
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Thank you! Have fun, and don't forget to post your version once you've completed yours! :)