Sock monkeys!

Hi thanks for the lovely comments about my monkeys much appreciated:D Sorry for the late response but I've been in bed poorly with swine flu:eek: With regard to pricing I think we will have to agree to disagree;) But I will say that I have just received a message from someone off Etsy asking when I would have any new monkeys for sale(my shop is empty at the moment, very bad:o) so I must be doing something right;)

Ninno820 wrote: »

Apologies if this has been asked before but does anyone see a problem giving a "sock monkey" kit - ie a pair of socks and the instructions in a nice plastic bag with a topper?

I have a few friends who are crafty themselves and, I think, would enjoy making their own.

I think this is a fantastic idea and would make a really unique gift!

irishgirl62 wrote: »

stardrops....can i ask where you get the patterns for the hats and scarfs... i love poppys and choccys hat! Poppy and choccy are faboulous too!

irishgirl- a few people have asked for the pattern for the hats and scarves but I'm afraid it's my mam who does them for me and she doesn't follow a pattern. But she has promised to write it down for me(this week hopefully) and then I will post it on here for anyone who is interested:D

3_cheeky_princesses wrote: »

Hello! I would love to make a camo sock monkey for a army hamper i am making for my 6 yr old daughter.

I may also make one each for my other children.

I have got stuffing, buttons and thread and am off to buy socks tomorrow.

Any tips on what length or brands / designs of socks to buy? I am not very good with sewing so any tips, hints do's or donts would be gratefully received.

I buy ladies ankle socks size 4-7 usually from tesco but Dorothy Perkins are good also. You probably won't get camo socks in ladies so I would just buy boys size 3-5 or nearest. It won't really matter about the size you will just have a smaller or bigger monkey;) Another tip I would give is use the toe of the sock for the nose of the monkey, not the heel as it is nearly always to small and I find the monkeys look much better with a really big nose:D and don't be afraid to use plenty of stuffing in your monkey, nobody likes a floppy monkey:rotfl:

Stardrops I Hope you recover quickly fromthe swine flu, that is very kind of your mum to do that... I just love poppy's hat and choccy too but with three DD i know they would love the hats!

I joined mse for money advice and find it is one of the best sites for all sorts of crafting!!!

stardrops42 wrote: »

I used mens value trainer socks from tesco you get 3 pair for £1 so that means 6 snowmen/snowwomen to us:rotfl:I've just bought some in the womens size and made a snowboy, got a whole little snow family going now:rotfl:

I've already had someone at work ask for one:D last year everyone wanted sock monkeys and I have a feeling that this year it will be sock snowmen! but at least they are a lot easier to make:p

Do you have any pictures of the snowmen?

irishgirl62 wrote: »

i have these gorgeous cupcake socks.... alas it wouldnt work with the sock monkeys as the patterns of the cupcakes would be upside down.

I don't suppose It matters if the design is upside down, I've done monkeys with upside down love hearts on I bet it will still look really pretty with cupcakes on;)

Thanks irishgirl, think I'm over the worst of it(fingers crossed)Friday was the worst day, just wanted to die:rotfl:I did try to get up earlier, very bad idea!! had to go straight back to bed:o so now just sat here with my laptop feeling sorry for myself

irishgirl62 wrote: »

Stardrops I Hope you recover quickly fromthe swine flu, that is very kind of your mum to do that... I just love poppy's hat and choccy too but with three DD i know they would love the hats!

I joined mse for money advice and find it is one of the best sites for all sorts of crafting!!!