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The first step is to turn one sock inside out. Next sew a seam on both sides of
the center of the sock starting a few inches from the white heal and across the
end of the sock, rounding out the feet. Cut in between the seams and turn the
sock right side out. Use the opening left in the crotch to stuff the legs, body
and head. I had trouble getting the stuffing into the legs so I used a chop
stick. Finish up by sewing the crotch opening closed.
The second sock is used to create the ears, mouth, tail and arms. For the arms
cut the upper part of the sock into two pieces lengthwise. Seam, rounding the
ends and stuff. For the mouth cut the heal from the sock leaving a brown edge
around the white. Fasten on the lower part of the face, stuff and finish sewing
around the top. You can sew a stitch of either black or white across the lips,
but I left mine plain.
Next, sew on the ears and add the eyes. I thought the button eyes looked really
cute, but embroidering them on with black thread works too. If this monkey is
being created for a toddler or baby it's probably best to embroider them so
there won't be a choking hazard. After completing the face sew on the arms.
The very last step is the tail. Using the one inch strip cut from the second sock, taper to end of cuff, seam and stuff. Then you just need to sew it on his butt! The cap is optional and some people use the toe of an additional sock leaving 1/2 inch of brown to roll for a brim. I was lucky enough to get a cool red knitted cap. You can also add a jacket, vest, skirt or anything else you think would look good on your monkey. That's it!
Meet Fred, the Sock Monkey!
Meet Fred, the Sock Monkey!
Guide created: 07/01/06 (updated 06/14/09)
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