Sock monkeys!

happy1234

Sharon_1970 wrote: »

I thought I would have a go at these too. They are lovely and will make great presents for my kids at christmas.

Here is my first attempt

Sharon - this is so cute
Where did you get the little skirt and butterfly?

Krystaltips

Mine is completely hand sewn... I used a back stitch on the straight parts, and a blanket stitch at the edges... Where the limbs are attached to the bidy I just used a running stitch... The instructions I used called for a whip stitch... I have no idea what this is!

Sharon_1970_2

happy1234 wrote: »

Sharon - this is so cute
Where did you get the little skirt and butterfly?

The skirt is a childs hairband. I bought a card of 4 for £1 in primark but most "cheap" shops sell them. The butterfly was ona card of 5 I think from a shop we have here called What! again thats a bit like a "cheapy" type shop and they have loads of craft stuff again the card for £1

Angie100

Has anyone tried Sock Bunnies??? http://breezeb.tripod.com/crafts/sockbunny.html and a sock doggie http://www.hgtv.com/crafting/sock-dogs/index.html

Going off the subject alittle, I was searching for sock doggies and got this http://www.sethprandini.com/sweater.htm
so cute, makes me want to go out and buy the dog just so I can make the outfit!!!!

Dopey_Dora_42

Angie 100- how cute is that bunny. Thank you he has been added to my ever growing list.
Dora x

Angie100

Dopey_Dora_42 wrote: »

Angie 100- how cute is that bunny. Thank you he has been added to my ever growing list.
Dora x

Lol - I am itching to make the monkey but need to get some nice socks first. Will have a look in Primark tomorrow!!!!

mary43

The Bunny would be perfect for Easter:j

yummymsmummy

OK, so i've just finihed my first sock monkey, an xmas pressie for dd...



(Apologies about the photo, its awful!)

I used a pair of knee length socks, and had to hand sew everything from the arms onwards as the raw edges didn't agree with my sewing machine foot

I like the long legs and tail, but a bit dissapointed with the arms - far too long, i might trim them down a bit. The finish wont be quite as neat but i think it'll bug me if i don't do it!!

Clare x

mary43

Clare - he's lovely.........and what super colours. I wouldn't worry about the long arms............after all he's got long legs and a long tail............still, up to you, matter of choice. I think he's cute:j

Iguana

Theres sock dolls here.

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Sock-Doll

I remember making one of these at school, many many years ago.

I do like the monkeys on here!!!!!!!!