It is show and tell Friday at Kelli's at http://kellishouse.blogspot.com/This is what I made tonight (Thursday)--I used to have a sock monkey when I was a child, and my brother had a sock elephant.--so these sock toys bring back many memories. These two sites give good directions on how to make sock monkeys :
http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=1104 and http://breezeb.tripod.com/crafts/sockmonkey.html I am not done with this--I have to do the eyes --which I plan on stitching since Rhianwen, out grandchild, is so young. For older kids you can use buttons for the eyes. I also think I will crochet a little red vest. After I was finishing up this guy, my husband and I felt that we needed to have our own monkeys----we could take them with us on trips and take pictures of them in various places---I don't know why--but I just have to have one for myself!! Childhood memories I guess!! You can get socks from this site : http://www.sockcompany.com/or.html
Oh, Rhianwen will love it! She knows what the monkey says, but she doesn't have one of her own yet!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the sock monkey's!!!
ReplyDeleteSusan
A walk down memory lane! Thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sock monkey! Oh and your blog header is priceless!!
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I never had a sock monkey growing up and now I'm forever on the lookout for one whenever I go to thrift or antique shops! I want a sock monkey, darn it! hehe Thank you for the link on how to make one, I'm not into sewing but maybe I can manage to make one! lol xo
ReplyDeleteThat monkey is a cutie even without eyes. Good job.
ReplyDeleteI love sock monkeys....sure brings back alot of memories..and everyone still loves them
ReplyDeleteDeby
Only the second time I came across these, they are so adorable.
ReplyDeleteLooks like yours is working up a great personality.
I'm really running behind in my SnT visiting. Love your cute monkey. [I have two here at my house that my hubby's grandmother made for both my kids! All hand stitched.]
ReplyDeleteThese sock monkeys were very popular when I was young and my daughter had one as well. I should make one for my great-nephew for Christmas. He is only 5 months old.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and inspiring me.
Blessings,
Mary
But of course I had one. I like the idea you and your dh have about having your own to take places with you. Especially about taking pictures of them in various places. That's a riot! I sure like your site. I've just browsed through a bit, and will come back to read some more of your thoughts. Very kindred spirit. This is my first visit. Thank you for stopping by "More Than Enough".
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They're super cute, Kim. :o) And your tree looks beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ellen about your blog header - your little grandsweetie's expression is just priceless. What a little darlin'!
Thanks for those links! I just may have to try and make one. Your's is adorable. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the sock monkeys! They're so cute! And I love you & your husband's idea of having a set to take with you on trips--too fun! That sounds like something me and my hubby would do! Great job! Oh, and your grandbaby is the cutest thing ever!
ReplyDeleteOh, he is so cute! How neat that you have had it since you were a child. I love the new little girl you made! She is pretty cute. I think you should add the smile to him, maybe do it loosely so you can take it off if you change your mind???
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sharon