Sock monkeys!

pennib

I use new pillows for stuffing (T*sco or some other supermarket as they are usually the cherapest)and you can get a fair view monkeys out of it, and generally use either black or white thread for sewing. You can source socks from cheapo places but make sure they are'nt too thin as the stuffing will show through. Decorate how you like there are no rules and each monkey is unique!

sairz252

I didn't think of pillows I've seen on eBay teddy stuffing 1kilo for about £7.00 i did think poss just black n White will have 2 go get some more bits once i started him i couldn't put it down x

sairz252

Oh i was gonna ask as well I've seen little charms on some of them what are they called and where would i find them

Sticky77

Hello I haven't been on here for ages and it's do good to see all the monkeys!
Can anyone remember where the pattern for a laying down sock cat or dog is please? I fancy having a go at one.
Many thanks xxx

mrs-moneypenny

hello all, have read lots of this thread and really fancy making a sock monkey can i ask ive looked at a couple of patterns one says you use the top of the sock as the top of the monkeys head and stuff hrough that so the legs are made from the toe end, another says the other way up with the top of the socks as the legs and you leve at gap at the top (the monkeys groin) and stuff through that then hand sew it afterwards. which is the prefered method from the more experienced monkey makers please?

sairz252

Welcome i made my 1st ever one recently which u have prob seen just above i used the toe bit as the head and the elastic bit was his feet end

pennib

I usually stuff between the 'groin' area myself.

pennib

Here is Li'l Miss Rosie she is off on her adventures to the US of A very soon. I can see the bottom of my sock bag now!

sairz252

She is so cute did u make hat n scarf yourself x

pennib

Yes. I usually do a bag as well but made a bracelet instead.