How To Make A Sock Monkey

How To Make a Sock Monkey

You can call me old fashioned and I don't mind. But I love the traditional sock monkey. When I was 5 years old my mother made me my first sock monkey. It was Christmas morning and I remember opening it up dressed up in pink, with a cute bow on it's head. The passion was born. I love sock monkeys.

Every since that Christmas morning I am always looking for new ideas and ways to make a sock monkey. They are very simple to make. Every sock monkey is unique. This is my favorite thing about them.

Depending on the sock you use and the embelleshiments you add, you will get a one of a kind, handcrafted treasure everytime you make one. Read on and you will discover the joy and simplicity of making your own sock monkey.

I will provide you with a free, step by step guide on how to make a sock monkey.

How To Make a Sock Monkey

Find two socks: The First sock will end up being the head, body, and legs of the monkey. The second sock will be the mouth, tail, ears, and arms.

Refer to the diagram below:

Fold the sock with making sure that the heel stays flat.
Mark a center line about 1 inch from the colored heal down to the sock opening.
Sew down each side of the marked line about ¼ inch away from line. You will want to stop stitching when you get ¼ inch away from the sock opening. Leaving your needle in the sock, you will lift up your pressure foot, rotate the sock, and sew to the outer edge of the sock. Make sure to back stitch to reinforce your stitching. Repeat this process by sewing down the other side of your marked line. This will form the legs of the monkey.
Turn right side out and stuff the entire sock.
Neck: Using a thick, sturdy thread (embroidery floss works well) stitch around the neck line using ¼ inch stitches. You will decide where you want the neck line to be, depending upon how big you want the head.
Once you get all the way around the neck line with your stitches, you will pull the floss tightly until you get the neck size you want. Tie and knot the ends of the floss.
Fill the head with stuffing to get the head size you want
Sew the top opening closed.

Use Diagram below for your cutting guide:

Lay the sock out flat and cut out all the pieces.
Tail: Fold the tail in half length wise and stitch the raw edges closed. Turn it right side out and stuff. Sew the tail to the monkey’s bottom.
Mouth: Sew the mouth fabric onto the monkey’s face. As you stitch, turn under the raw edge and use an invisible stitch. Leave a small opening for a little stuffing. Stuff loosely and stitch opening shut.
Arms: Fold in half lengthwise (right-sides together) and sew along raw edges. You will want to sew one end shut to make the hands.
Ears: Put two ears right sides together and sew around the curved edge. Turn right side out. Tuck the raw edges up into the ear and fold the ear in half. To make a folded ear you will tack the middle of the ear on the bottom edge and sew the ear in place at the side of the monkey’s head.
Sew on buttons for eyes, and embellish the monkey to your liking. Don’t forget the hat- pull it over the monkey’s head. You can refer to the pictures on this site to give you some creative ideas. Have fun! I hope you enjoy creating your monkey as much as I do!

How to Make a Sock Monkey: Patterns

Tim and Merideth make sock monkeys

Sock Monkey Variations

Like I said before, I love the fact that you can dress up the sock monkey anyway you want. I have tried to include images that will give you lots of ideas as you are creating your own original monkey.

Most of the photos are courtesy of the website sockmonkeyfun.com. I am not affiliated with this site, however was given permission to use their images.

If you are not wanting to make your own sock monkey, you can order a custom made sock monkey through their website.

Creative Ideas For Your Sock Monkey

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How to Make a Sock Monkey: Additional Resources

Sock monkey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wikipedia offers great information on the history behind the Sock Monkey. The website also contains external links for How to Make a Sock Monkey. All information and instructions from Wikipedia are free.
Sock Monkey Ministries - a unique ministry that reaches out to children, adults, and our Troops
Through a community of volunteers, we share a passion to offer love through a simple act of agape, inspiring hope in the lives of orphaned children, cancer patients, AIDS patients, military personnel (Soldiers), homeless families, and those in need o

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	Stupid Sock Creatures: Making Quirky, Lovable Figures from Cast-off Socks Amazon Price: $5.28 List Price: $12.95
	Fox River Original Rockford Red Heel Cotton Monkey Sock (Brown Heather, Medium) Amazon Price: $8.97

Sock Monkey Auctions from Ebay

	Sock Monkey 20 inches Tall by Schylling NEW! Current Bid: $12.00
	Schylling 20" Red Heel Sock Monkey Plush Doll -NIB! Current Bid: $11.40
	HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOCK MONKEY 2012 Ty Beanie Babies Baby NEW Ready to Ship Current Bid: $5.47
	Ty Beanie Socks the Sock Monkey 8" New Current Bid: $8.00

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SOCK MONKEY FAN 3 years ago

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE I LOVE THEM

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monkey lover 2 years ago

dear sockmonkey.net,

chill...geez, do it for the monkey. no need to threaten anyone. your site was actually my favorite...til now.

Mimi Gilles 2 years ago

I am wondering whether you will permit 'fair use' or sell rights for one-time use? I would like to customize my laptop skin with your "Sock Monkeys" photo - not to sell, only for my own use.

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tesia 24 months ago

your a block head thats not how you make a sock monkey retard

Hannah 14 months ago

God guys chill out! This is an amazing site and your just jealous! I for 1 love it so keep your nasty comments to yourselves. :( poor lil sockmonkeys. I'm sorry you had to see that....

anonoymus 6 months ago

i LOVE sock monkeys. i don't know how to but i'm sure your website will!

Colleen 6 months ago

if someone doesn't want people to read something, the computer is no where to post it...just sayin...

Patricia 5 months ago

Fabulous....love my new Sock Monkey. Thank you

Jennifer 4 months ago

In the YouTube film I am sure that the newsreader was sewing the upper part of the foot as the legs instead of the foot part of the sock. Am I right?

sam sparks 4 months ago

i love sock monkeys ever since i got my first sock monkey i have always wanted to make one. see it dosn't matter how it looks it onley matters what you think about it. don't think bad thoughts think happy thoughts and your sock monkey will turn into a star and you will love it forever!!!!!!

Ron 2 months ago

Really enjoyed this hub. Thank you so much.

Ron from http://www.intervalstraining.net

gabby 5 weeks ago

i love monkeys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!