Sock monkeys!

upsy-daisy_3

I just use my fingers for stuffing lol doesnt cause any problems and seems easier than fiddling with sticks. Is there any reason you use sticks and stuff for stuffing? x

Well_Preserved

nuttybabe, what a great idea!

nuttybabe

its great the sock dog, i have made dogs, zebras and now reindeer!!!

Gemzie121

upsy-daisy wrote: »

I just use my fingers for stuffing lol doesnt cause any problems and seems easier than fiddling with sticks. Is there any reason you use sticks and stuff for stuffing? x

Its quicker - I make those monkeys with very long legs out of over the knee socks so its easier for me to use the end of a knitting needle to push the stuffing down to the bottom.

pennib

I use a pair a wooden spoon for stuffing, I don't know how much stuffing I've used for each monkey as I just stuffed till it's filled!
I've altered Cheeky Chappie a bit and given him a fleece hat and a nose.
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upsy-daisy_3

Lol i dont weigh out my monkeys. Just when i post them and they get weighed they are generally at least 160g X

Shelley3774

Nope I don't weigh mine either because each sock is so different I stuff really firmly until it looks and feels right. I am making progress on the order list and seeing a light at the end of the tunnel now. Had to stop taking orders a while back because it just gets ridiculous will be eating, sleeping and dreaming monkeys otherwise lol.

I was asked to make an Ospreys rugby monkey for a little boy who is obsessed with them. I made the Ospreys logo out of felt and stitched him on his belly. His name is Jerry:


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nervousftb_3

Hi everyone, I've never posted on here but have read pretty much the whole thread for inspiration before starting my first sock monkeys!!!





They're not exactly perfect but hopefully I'll get better as I go along! Might stick to fluffy socks as I am sewing by hand and they hide a multitude of sins!

Thanks everyone for all your ideas, keep up the sock monkeying

MrsWanda

After reading this like many others i have managed to make my own. The problem i have is doing the hand sewing more neatly, invisible would be much better ,i would love some tips please. I am going to try to up load a photo to share. xx






;maybe thats something else i'll have to learn,posting pictures,lol

sparklygirl1

Hi guys a few pages back I asked about if ur selling sock monkeys do you put any instructions/safety details on them. I have come up with this. What do you think, honest feed back is needed as I'm selling some on Saturday!

Hello I am your sock Monkey, I am made of a pair of socks.
I am so excited to be going home with you. I love to watch TV and generally monkey around. Please choose a name for me and take care of me. My features are mainly hand stitched and I like to be treated with care, so I am recommended for displays or as a collector’s item. I can be gently hand washed and air dried, but it isn’t my favourite thing in the world! I have been filled with stuffing that complies with furniture and furnishings regulations 1988. However please keep me away from naked flames. I am not intended as a toy as I have a heart you know! Lots of love your Sock Monkey xxxx