Are sock monkeys made of socks?

Answer 1

Sock monkeys are normally made from socks. There are some patterns to make them by crocheting. You can find them on sites such as eBay as they are out of print.

You'll need:

1. One pair of NELSON Red Heel Rockford Socks

2. Stuffing - cut up old nylon stockings, cotton batting, kapok, shredded foam rubber or polyester fiber. (do not use yams or other vegetables)

3. Red knitting yarn.

INSTRUCTIONS:

TURN THE SOCKS INSIDE OUT

Sew a seam (A) 1/2 inch on both sides of the center of sock starting three inches from the white heel and across the end of the top. Cut the sock between the seams and to within 1-1/2 inches of white heel. This leaves an opening in the crotch.

Then turn the sock so the seams are on the inside and use the crotch opening to stuff the head, body and legs.

CAP:

Cut off toe of the sock, leaving 1/2 inch of brown to roll for a brim.

TAIL:

Cut a one inch strip, taper to end of cuff on length of front of sock. Seam and stuff.

MOUTH:

Cut the heel from the sock, leaving a brown edge around the white. Fasten on lower part of the face, whipping around the bottom; stuff and finish sewing around top. The mouth can be improved by a running stitch of either black or white across the middle.

ARMS:

Cut the upper part of the sock into two pieces. Seam and stuff.

EARS:

Cut the ears from the remaining brown part of the sole of the sock.

EYES:

The eyes can be made either by sewing on buttons or by embroidering them with black thread. In this same operation a nose can be indicated by two small embroidered marks.

Answer 2

Sock Monkeys are not made of socks, they are crocheted.

Actually, sock monkeys were first made from actual socks. The grey ones with the red heels and toes.They used to be homemade toys for poor kids. Kids liked them so much that they began to manufacture them on machines.

Answer 3

I'm not completely sure why, but I believe it's the same reason that Laura Ingalls had a doll made out of a corn cob: They did not have enough money to buy real dolls and toys, so they made them out of the resources that were around them.

Answer 4

To make a sock monkey you will need a pair of socks, a sewing machine, a pattern for the monkey, stuffing. First you will need to cut the pattern out in the pair of socks, then sew where necessary. Put the stuffing inside and sew up the sides. Then add your finishing touches.

Answer 5

Many people do in fact own sock monkeys due to their growing popularity.

Answer 6

In 1932, the sock monkey was just beginning to be made.