Sock Monkey

Sock monkey

Posted by hennie

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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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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Felt small quantity
  • 2 Button(s) or if for small child- felt eyes
  • Thread
  • Polyfill
  • 2 Socks Unworn is best!

Steps (12 steps, 40 minutes)

  1. 1

    A trio of monkeys.

  2. 2

    Take a pair of unworn socks, turn inside out

  3. 3

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

  4. 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. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

    Stitch in position and stuff firmly, sew to close

  8. 8

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

  9. 9

    Stuff and sew in place

  10. 10

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

  11. 11

    Nearly there, position ears and sew on

  12. 12

    Add buttons or felt eyes.

    Voila your monkey is complete.