25 Apr 170

How To Sew Sock Monkey

Sock Monkey Tutorial
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Sock Monkey Tutorial

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Gosh… I am supposed to sew some thing for the Earth Month this April, but I can’t wait to sew these sock monkeys. My hands simply took over my head and see what I did after a few days and nights of sewing…. a house full of sock monkeys!!!! Do you love them?

I have seen a lot of sock monkey photos hanging around friends’ photo albums in many photo sharing websites, so envy. These sock monkeys are so cute and so adorable that I would want to hug one, I bet my kids would love to have them to accompany too when mommy is busy with works. Therefore, I went out to shop for some socks thinking that may be 4 to 5 pairs should be enough, I ended up with 20 pairs of colorful socks, simply can’t resist for not buying ;-) . I made a few prototypes and showed them to my parents, siblings and their families during a dinner. Now, everyone wants one from me…. ha ha ha… Seeing their positive responses, I am certain that you will want one too :mrgreen: …. After a few researches and findings, here is my version of sock monkey. Though it may looks a bit different from the popular vintage sock monkey of Red-Heel that comes with a red lip but it is surely as lovely.

With different sizes of socks, I made the sock monkey out of a family, from baby, toddlers, teens to adult. 3rd picture in the above album shows the family photo of the sock monkey, from daddy, mommy, sister, brother, triplet toddlers, and a baby. Not forgetting a brown sock monkey, the photographer who took this family photo that can do yoga. The sister (in purple stripes) who has magnets on her limbs are good in exercise and can be hung on any metal surface. Click next on the above photo album to see them all.

The siblings are indeed loving each other, not only they are huggy to human, but they also hug each other, like this one.

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  1. Kathleen Cormier says:February 10, 2013 at 1:24 am

    WOW! I have a friend (72 yrs old) who is ill with cancer and she received a small sock monkey (not handmade) for Christmas. She loves it but was pining for a “real” sock monkey that was handmade. Guess what she’s getting as a gift from me. Love your tutorial. It is by far the easiest and best (especially the pictures) that I have found on the web. Will be making some for church bazaar and for grandkids. THANK YOU!!!

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  2. Geanina says:February 11, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    I can’t believe how talented you are… Your work is just amazing! Thank you for sharing it with us!

    Geanina from Romania

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  3. Lyza Lattanza says:February 12, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    Hi! Where did you get such a cute pair of socks?
    I absolutely love the look of this sock monkey and I’m going to try it out this weekend!

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  4. Gaby says:February 14, 2013 at 11:52 am

    What kind of socks do you recommend? Do you have a special place where you get them?

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  5. Lisa says:February 15, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    I love these!! I am going to try and make some at the weekend my kids love them I already have the socks ready, just need to find some time xx

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  6. jenn says:February 17, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Have you seen this org for sock monkeys? OperationSockMonkey.com? I’m looking for tuts so I can make some for this and I love yours! Maybe you or some of your readers would like to also!

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  7. Lauren says:February 18, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    Wow I want to make one right now I have two socks beside me now

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  8. Linda says:February 19, 2013 at 12:33 am

    I just got my socks !! I’m excited to make some monkeys !!

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  9. ilse says:March 13, 2013 at 3:57 am

    This is so awesome, thanks! Mine came out a bit differently :, but I will keep on trying. I’m now looking at socks in the all the shops I go to, trying to find the perfect design! Your monkey family is sooo adorable!

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  11. Denise says:March 16, 2013 at 4:19 am

    I just love your sock monkeys, they are the cutest I’ve seen. I wanted to share a pic of the one I did using your method, just can’t add pics to the post. He’s a rainbow monkey that I sent to my brother in law for his BDay. I haven’t done alot of hand sewing so this project put me to the test, and I have to say I did pretty good. Thank you for posting your sock monkey tutorial.

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  12. Brenda says:March 19, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    You are so talented. I was having a really depressing and fearful night and I ran across your sock monkey tutorial. You made me forget all my worries for awhile there I was in pure Bliss. You never know who you can affect in life and when. Stay loving and creative. Thanks, Im gonna make my daughter and grandkids some. GOD Bless You..

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  13. Steph says:March 21, 2013 at 1:46 am

    i suck at sewing… but i’m so happy with how the monkey turned out! thanks for the tutorial :) http://instagram.com/p/XFoBx_uAzA/

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  15. Cassie Wood says:March 29, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    Thank you so much for the awesome tutorial! Very cute! My kids are going to love these!

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  16. Angelique says:April 5, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    Hi is there any way i can order sockmonkeys from you,i am willing to pay i need 12 and want to give them as gifts for my daughters Birthday.Please help!!!

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  17. Angelique says:April 5, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Is there anyone that can help im situated in Pretoria and need 12 Sockmonkeys for my daughters Birthday party!!!

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  18. fiona says:April 6, 2013 at 4:45 am

    Angelique, when is your daughter’s birthday party?

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  23. alixxxaaron says:April 28, 2013 at 2:10 am

    this is so cool i love it, i want to try it now

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  24. Stephanie says:May 1, 2013 at 1:08 am

    These monkeys are the cutest one ive seen. Bur where do u get ue socks. Ive look everywhere for strip socks

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  25. Stephanie says:May 1, 2013 at 1:56 am

    I love this, best monkey ive seen.
    Where do you get your socks? I cant find the strips any where?
    Hope to hear from you

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  26. Rita Gronberg says:May 2, 2013 at 12:03 am

    Please HELP! Can’t download tutorial for the Sock Monkey. It is so cute. My Grandchildren would love him.

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  27. Tracey says:May 7, 2013 at 4:04 am

    Thank you so much for this! I’m a very broke student and I’m always looking for thrifty ways to make gifts. I used your pattern to make a monkey for my cousin’s christening. He was very well received and I’ve had a number of requests from other friends and relations. Here’s a picture of my (not very good) attempt!!

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200334330259067&set=a.1542621883675.2074229.1178799102&type=1&theater

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