Sock monkeys!

jetty

loupoppins wrote: »

Oh you are all so fab! I have done 2 and am quite pleased! Cant post pic cause I am new and it wont let me post links as it thinks I am spamming LOL BUT just to say I am a TOTAL novice at sewing ,and also had to go out to buy needle and thread, so if I can do it ,anyone can LOL!!:rotfl:
I am now working on a sock elf.....hmm maybe a tad ambitious!
I now have 5 more monkeys to do as well...hmm, back to my needle and thread!;)
(oh and please someone explain how to knit hats to me in VERY basic terms! Do Youhave to on circular needles?)

hi, this is the site i use http://www.learn2knit.co.uk/knitting.php

oops, didn't read the post properly! I do 8 thingys (stitches?) across, then do a scarf length, 2 rows pearl, 2 rows normal!! The hat, i do 12 across, the same thing, but enough to do a turn over, then sew the sides so it's a hat - if that makes sense!!

princesspoppypop

Hey loupoppins! Great stuff making your monkeys! I`m working my way through orders at the moment, but enjoy making them!

The hats are so easy to make. You will need a pair of 3.5mm needles.
Ive posted some instructions a few pages back on how I make them.

Others may have some different patterns tho.

Dx

loupoppins

oh thanks .....
Ok so you rae just knitting a kind of rectangle and sewing it up for the hat? I can do knit/purl....and variations....so should manage a scarf and hat if it doesnt invlove double ended needels LOL....

hmm can I post a pic yet I wonder...oh it seems not:o... and I am so proud of my creations....oh well ...sigh...off to post some more in the hope of being allowed to show you my monkeys LOL;)

irishgirl62

for the scarf i do 8 stitches knit one plural one every row for the hat 24 stitches knit two plural two until its long enough to fold over and sew up the sides and add poms poms

Welsh_Poppy

Hello, I am in middle of big knitting project:rolleyes:(arran jumper for hubby) so dont have spare time to do a sock monkey so if any of you kind ladies have any to sell please PM me as willing to buy one.....please:T

princesspoppypop

Here is my pattern

The little hats are easy to make ... for the baby monkeys I cast on between 30 and 40 stitches ( depending on size of monkey head as baby socks seem to differ!) Knit 2 rows then ss 12 rows, next row knit 2 together, next row purl 2 together. Thread remaining stitches onto a needle, draw tightly and stitch up - this pulls the hat into a round shape... hope this helps!

Dx

loupoppins

oh goody....think I can post a pic.... my two so far! Havent done mouths yet as need embroidery thread, and rainbow monkey still needs his tail stitching on....but here they are so far LOL;)

loupoppins

oh and thanks for hat info...will be trying that later....

princesspoppypop

loupoppins wrote: »

oh goody....think I can post a pic.... my two so far! Havent done mouths yet as need embroidery thread, and rainbow monkey still needs his tail stitching on....but here they are so far LOL;)

What a cute pair and well done for making them in fluffy socks! Thats a task and a half!

Dx

jetty

loupoppins wrote: »

oh goody....think I can post a pic.... my two so far! Havent done mouths yet as need embroidery thread, and rainbow monkey still needs his tail stitching on....but here they are so far LOL;)

:T they are brill