Sock Monkey Fun

After seeing the photos of Monkey. I got a desperate plea from Julia’s person asking if I could help her too.
I was happy to help.

I love seeing vintage crafts. Especially up close.
Recently, I was sent a very cute monkey that needed to be rebuilt.
Luckily- I had the technology.
You can see even in the before pictures she is a beautiful piece of work- just a bit torn up.
Before

After

My most challenging Sock creation to date is finally finished!
I had never heard of this character but thanks to a great sketch and description I think I found him in the socks.

I was so happy to be interviewed for the great local site DIY Alert.
Head over there and check out the interview.

Yesterday was the sock monkey making party. We had a great range in ages and all had a great time! Thanks to Briah for being my co-hostess.
And thanks to Cindy, Shannon, Skylar, Sydney, Camille, Sedona, and Allison for coming. You all made gorgeous Sock Monkeys! 
Here is a shot of everyone hard at work making [...]

Amigurumi is a Japanese style of making stuffed toys. You use very tightly spaced single crochet, usually in the round.
This little guy is named Pom Pom. He is a character on the internet comic website Homestar runner.