I did this video of my adventures in making them.History of sock monkeys .
From the early 1900's + mothers started making these sock monkeys and other animals for their children. The sock were intended to be used as work socks for there hubby's, but they became so much more fun when the Sock Monkey was born.
In 1920 Nelson Knitting Mills started to include the directions above for the Sock Monkeys with every pair of red Heel® Socks.
I have found these for sale for like $30.00 I thought that was allot. Till I started makeing them And found there is allot of love and hand sewing put into every one I make. I keep adding special touches to make each one unique. I hope my grandkids love them as much as I do.
Link to another a good pattern
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This was interesting.
What a neat blog. The video is great in helping one understand how the various components of a sock monkey go together. I may have to try that!
I wanted to make my 4 grands one forever. I remember these from days gone by. Wow now you are on video.
Great video,I remember the sock monkeys from way back.
Hi Grammy, I got your site from Neal's blog.. Since I am also Grammy to my five grandchildren, I wanted to stop by and say HELLO.
I enjoyed looking at your blog. The monkeys are precious!!!!
Stop by and check mine out sometime.
Betsy
I have always wanted a sock monkey. The classic toys are the best.
Lisa
So you have a bit of monkey business going on :) hahaha
Love your monkeys the grand kids will love them to. I wish I had more time to be creative.
I love the sock monkeys. So cute!
I haven't heard of sock monkeys, and I like what I see here. Got the instructions copied onto my PC now, maybe one day... ;)
My name is Myriam....Kiss :-)
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Sock monkeys I love the ones that are made from pit socks,the grey with red and white strips at cuff.very cute
This takes my back to my younger years. My Grandmother used to have these for us to play with. Very cute.
Sock Monkeys are great. My mom got one for her 1st grandchild (my niece) and she loved it. I would like to make one for my little girl. She loves monkeys.
I have sockmonkeys too--I also have a blog just about them ;-0
yes, you might get addicted to making more...they seem almost like real personalities. I was making them for my kids and grandkids and some sick friends and had a bit of a hard time parting with most of them!! HA!
Good for you! I decided the grands needed sock monkeys for their b-days. I know yours will treasure these!
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