Sock monkeys!

jcr16

Well no where near as good as all the wonderful monkeys here.

but here is starbrite



i have no buttons for the eyes and unsure on how to do mouth yet. However what has been fab about a trial run is i know what to improve on next time. I want to do more rounded ears. the tail needs to be shorted and generally just better proportion. And not to use kids socks. was a nightmare doing the arms and they could do with having a bit more seem allowance.

but i am quite chuffed of my quick little make. took start to finish just under 2 hours. but that did include an hour of trying to turn the arms right way as they were so thin. but i kept on with it.

Best bit tho, i have three little kids who absolutley love starbrite. And i'm sure once done they won't care about the wonky arms and huge tail.

pennib

Wow you were quick of the mark! Once the eyes and mouth are on he will look super-sweet.
I bet there will be a fight in your house to see which child gets to claim it first!

jcr16

Thankyou pennib. Well my dd says it hers at it her socks,lol. but seeing the size of both my sons sons. no way am i gonna attempt to make one from theres. i struggled enough with my dd.

I think a trip to matalan or peacocks is in store very soon.

pennib

jcr: well if starbright is your daughters socks I think she will have first claim then

Here is a monkey made from a pair of strawberry socks that the customer sent to me

nuttybabe

jcr16 - he is great. and you make him so quickly. even with a sewing machine mine take 1 - 2 evenings to make!!!

Pennib - she is lovely. i love those socks.

not done pattern yet but not forgotton. must get off computer and do it!! :P

Kaleidoscope27

I've just discovered this thread and the idea of sock monkey's! I love it. I'm thinking of making Mum and Dad (and probably sister so she doesn't feel left out) one each for Christmas already. Must dig out some odd socks I know I've got lurking in my drawer for practice.

Been browsing the thread and everyone's look fantastic! I don't have a sewing machine (well, Mum does. But I haven't the faintest idea how to use it) so they'll be hand stitched. I've been after a creative project and this'll be perfect!

cuddles123

Not dressed or titivated yet, but here is the latest batch

LJM

cuddles 123 they are lovely, i have replenished my stock of socks whilst on holiday so looking forward to getting making again, i recently finished 3 all as pressies which went down well but as usual i forgot to take pics will make sure i do this time

cuddles123

LJM wrote: »

cuddles 123 they are lovely, i have replenished my stock of socks whilst on holiday so looking forward to getting making again, i recently finished 3 all as pressies which went down well but as usual i forgot to take pics will make sure i do this time

Thanks - I'm sending monkeys to some of the children on here

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LJM

what a fantastic worthwhile cause and yes it does make your eyes leak,good on you cuddles123 x