How to Make A Sock Monkey
Want to make your own sock monkey? Below you will find two ways to do just that. I’m sharing instructions that came with my vintage red heel socks, and instructions from Tamara Hudson, a gifted monkey maker.
Either way…enjoy~
Before You Start…Do You Need Socks?
Visit Fox River Mills
Traditional Instructions
Nelson Knitting Company
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
RED HEEL
SOCK MONKEY
and
SOCK ELEPHANT DOLLS
While you are at it, check out this great video tutorial from Professor Pincushion!
Tamara Hudson’s Version
Tamra Hudson’s Sockmonkey.net is a fabulous resource! Here I found new style instructions and a really helpful video. For my next monkey, I’m going to try the new style instructions as Hudson’s includes extra tips.
Note: Over the years, the red heel design has changed slightly. So if you want to make your monkey with vintage grins, you’ll need to search eBay and Etsy If you like the new grins, you can find them here. Not sure what you want? Click here to get the inside scoop on vintage versus modern socks. I like them both!
By the way, Hudson made these twin stunt doubles for me as I did not want to take my vintage sock monkey on my book tour. I love them!
Check out Hudson’s video below. It’s meant to accompany her pre-sewn sock monkey kits, but it includes useful tips that you just don’t get in traditional instructions. For the best monkey-making results, I recommend watching both videos!
