Sock Monkey (and Friend) DIY

Sock monkeys are a classic and super adorable project. They are also simple to create and make great gifts. If you are making these as a gift for a young child remember to use child safe snaps instead of buttons, or no buttons at all (you could use a small piece of fabric or felt for the eyes). And once you've mastered the fine art of the sock monkey you can make slight variations on this pattern to create some little friends-like this cute raccoon!1. Supplies: two long thick socks, needle and thread, scissors, two black buttons, polyester plush. 2. Take both socks and sew arms, body, legs and ears. 3. The first sock will be the body. Once you've cut and sewn the legs, leave a small hole where you can fill it with plush. Once you've stuffed the body and legs, hand stitch the hole. 4. Next, take the other sock and cut and sew the arms, tail, and ears. 5. Once you've cut and sewn all the pieces, fill each piece with plush! 6. Sew the arms, tail and ears to the body. 7. Last, sew on the mouth by taking the heel of the second sock and hand stitching it onto the face. Once it's sewn half way, fill it with plush and sew the remaining side closed. 8. All done!For the raccoon you can make his tail a little bigger by making his ears smaller (using less fabric). It's fun to add little details too-like pipe cleaner glasses or plaid shorts! Have fun making your own little sock buddy creations.

Comments

[Jillian]

I love sock monkeys! I made on with just the face on a sock and used it as a wine bottle cover. These are adorable.
Jillian
http://epic-thread.blogspot.com

[Sarah]

Ah! I LOVE sock monkeys!!! I SO love that he has a little friend too!!! I've never thought of making anything else sock-ish =)

- Sarah
A Girl In Transit

[elsie]

Q: I don't ever see those kind of socks anywhere. Where did you find them?
A: We found these socks in both colors at Hobby Lobby in the doll making section. XO!

[jillian&hannah]

i've always wanted to make one of these, thanks for showing me how!

jillian
http://hitherandthitherblog.blogspot.co.uk/

[ana {bluebirdkisses}]

super cute... i have been trying to figure out how to make one of thse for a while!

[Christen DeGonzague]

That is awesome. Must make!

[Melissa]

love! thank you!

[The life after]

SO cute! I like the monkey a lot!

http://missbobino.blogspot.com

[Rebecca Kelsey]

So cute! I'll try to make one for my little sister for her birthday.

Kindness is the best accessory,
Rebecca

[Stephanie May*]

Oh my goodness! My kids would loooove these! Great idea:)

Love,
Stephanie May*

http://www.maydae.com

[Sierra]

That raccoon is really adorable!

http://viennawaitsblog.blogspot.com/

[Val]

This is darling

Val
http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/

[Miss K]

I want one!

[Atalie Simpson]

This is a cute project for friends with babies!
Have you tried to make a sock fox yet?
Just curious!

[Rachael]

The monkey is cute but it's his friend I've really fallen for.Rx

http://sandersonsmithstory.blogspot.co.uk/

[Samantha]

I made sock monkeys for my niece and nephew for Christmas. A word to the wise, though: be sure to stuff them fuller than you think you'll need to stuff them or else they'll end up looking like creepy Homer Simpson dolls...

[Heather]

Very cute! I love the raccoon :)
xo Heather
http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/

[Claire]

So cute... This is definitely going on my to-do list!

[Kaisa]

Inspired by one of your earlier sock monkey DIY entries I made a band of sock monkeys for me and my friends (who said socks monkey are just for kids, right ;)): http://circumnavigating.wordpress.com/2012/03/09/diy-sock-monkeys/
I am more than happy to see the raccoon here, definitely will take it into making in the future. The great thing about sock animals is that while they're quite basic the little details can totally transform them. :)

Ps. Your blog is by far one of my favorite ones to follow! Keep up the good work! xx

[Emma @ Boy Oh Boy]

Love these!