Sock monkeys!

chatty123

kandipandi thanks. i already ahd the hearts left over from another project a while ago

gemsmember

gemsmember

gemsmember wrote: »

Thanks Cuddles123

I now know how to upload photos

cuddles123

My latest - didn't like the metallic thread in the socks. Horrible to sew.

nuttybabe

cuddles - he is so cool! i know what you mean about the socks though but the end result is worth it!!

cuddles123

Tried a different mouth - not sure about it.
Also made him upside down and gathered the cuff to make the head so that the hearts were the right way up.
Makes his head a different shape, but works OK.

Have been shopping and have more socks. Also some eyes and fabric glue to try.
Camouflage boys socks reduced in Wilkos, so just had to get them.

nuttybabe

cuddles123 wrote: »

Tried a different mouth - not sure about it.
Also made him upside down and gathered the cuff to make the head so that the hearts were the right way up.
Makes his head a different shape, but works OK.

Have been shopping and have more socks. Also some eyes and fabric glue to try.
Camouflage boys socks reduced in Wilkos, so just had to get them.

OMG!!!! what a brilliant idea!! There are some socks I wont buy cos they would look silly upside down! Thanks!

Dont tell me that. Really need to get into town and and ask in my one as i couldnt find any!

chatty123

gemsmember you got my PM then. its easier that way isn't it

chatty123

nuttybabe its just as easy upside down. you can use the toe of the other sock as a template to mark around with a pen if your not sure of getting the shape right..

or another way is to make the monkey from a plain sock and use the patterned sock to dress it.. like the little monkey one i have shown a few posts back

cuddles123

Have just double sewn a camouflage monkey for my grandson.
Think I'll do felt eyes as he's only 2 and a half.

I just gathered the cuff of my sock, so he has a bit of a flat head.