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Sock Monkey

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Sock monkey

My first tutorial, Hope it makes sense, note the change of socks I forgot to take pics of some stages lol.

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    A trio of monkeys.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Take a pair of unworn socks, turn inside out


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Divide the sock in half put pins to mark this line to about 1/4 inch from heel

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    sew along ribbed edge and up one side of pins, repeat for other side.
    Remove pins and cut along this line to make legs.


  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Turn right way out and stuff firmly through "Crotch", Sew to close

  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    With other sock cut out heel section, hem if necessary.This will form mouth

  7. Step 7

    Step 7

    Stitch in position and stuff firmly, sew to close

  8. Step 8

    Step 8

    Use leg part of 2nd sock to make arms and tail

  9. Step 9

    Step 9

    Stuff and sew in place

  10. Step 10

    Step 10

    Cut ear shape from matching felt and sew on to right side of sock
    Trim and turn inside out

  11. Step 11

    Step 11

    Nearly there, position ears and sew on

  12. Step 12

    Step 12

    Add buttons or felt eyes.

    Voila your monkey is complete.

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iWunder01

iWunder01

30 May 23:25

so cute!! I can't wait to try it.

MIHO

MIHO

31 May 06:28

Awesome idea!

Sugarlishes

Sugarlishes

01 Jun 03:12

i always wanted to know how to make a sock monkey! thanks! I love the pink camo monkey! great job!

Cat Morley

Cat Morley

03 Jun 15:53

Aww too cute, love the socks.

Hexerei

Hexerei

06 Jun 23:05

Thanks for making xmas a breeze this year! Monkeys for all!!

Fayth K.

Fayth K.

22 Jun 18:21

SO CUTE...thanks for the instructions

Roses are red

Roses are red

05 Jul 18:47

So greate! Hmm..do I have any unworn socks??

~Emo~Baby~

~Emo~Baby~

14 Sep 19:38

This project rocks a saw a sock monkey years ago and yearned to buy it so it hit me today just make one silly!!! So thank you so much and i cant wait to try it!!!

Donna R.

Donna R.

10 Jan 02:13

I like it! I always wanted to know how to make one. The mouth is really interesting. Think I will give it a try. Thanks for the tute!

MacLovin♥x♥x♥

MacLovin♥x♥x♥

22 Mar 10:07

Do you think I can use 2 pairs of woolly tights to create a REALLY BIG sock monkey! Godzilla!

Twilight lover

Twilight lover

06 Apr 22:17

I LOVE monkeys! They are my FAV animal EVER! Thanks for the How-To!

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