Sock monkeys!

LJM

mine never look that tidy i do try but im hoping i can start making little outfits like others have done on here which look great which should cover up the stitching abit

Kandipandi

Craftlady - he is great, and I adore his purple hat! It's nice to see another monkey on here is't been ages, this thread wasy right at the bottom of my subscriptions list for ages.

Supermum, good question. I blanket stitch the crotch closed with little neat stitches done with a fine cotton in a matching colour and a fine needle. You can see it but at least it's neat.

moonpenny

Hi everyone - I don't make Sock Monkeys but like to see what you are all doing as they are really great!
Anyway, did anyone see Lorrain Kelly on T.V. this morning? She was sent one but I can't remember who by. He was lovely.
Wondered if it was one of you ladies!

Suz1988

Hi everyone :wave: I have been reading through this thread for a few days and finally started my own sock monkey :j I haven't taken any pics yet but when i do i will add them to here. So far i have only done the body and tail, im sewing it all by hand so it is taking me quite some time. Does anyone have any tips on the face? The instructions i have say to use the heel for the mouth but is it bette to use the toe as the heel seems too big? Also does anyone know of a good place to buy stuffing? I was going to go to my local market tomorrow and have a look for some but i wasn't sure if anyone knows where to get it cheap on line?

Everyones sock monkeys look really good, well done everyone :T

Kandipandi

suz1988 I have used both the heel and toe for the mouth and the heel is better. Pin it in all in place before you start stitching then you can see what it will look like.
I used cushion filling for mine, from a cheap £1 cushion from the market, and it is fire retardant etc with all the relevant BS numbers.

LJM

shelley3774 he looks good i think his eyes look very effective as they are

nuttybabe

Hiya

not been around much. been so busy. i am in the middle of a witch sock monkey but dont seem to get time to work on her!!

but here is one i made earlier!!!!!!!!!!!



she has abow but not doing any other clothes as her pattern is quite busy!

LJM

nuttybabe love her very pink my fav

nuttybabe

LJM wrote: »

nuttybabe love her very pink my fav

Thanks. i do like the pink ones as well. i think most of mine are pink or sparkly or both!! :rotfl:

Here is my latest.



and i crocheted her clothes, even the flower on her head band.

cuddles123

nuttybabe wrote: »

Hiya

not been around much. been so busy. i am in the middle of a witch sock monkey but dont seem to get time to work on her!!

but here is one i made earlier!!!!!!!!!!!



she has abow but not doing any other clothes as her pattern is quite busy!

She looks great - lovely pattern :cool:
You always find nice eyes too - the blue ones look fantastic :j