Sock Monkey Fun

Introducing Dr. Henry McCoy.

I love this idea! I got an order for a sock monkey to help the ring bearer of a wedding.

Who wants a lifeless little pillow, when you could have this little guy?

Here are my latest sock monkeys.

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.

I love summer! It is so much easier to get good lighting outside. Here are my 3 latest sock monkeys.

First up - Dr. Zira from Planet of the Apes. Her ‘do’ was a challenge, but with the right yarn it came out nice.

Then came a character I’d never heard of - Sun Wukong or Son Goku or the Monkey King depending on your language. This was my first time using fur (I had hand-knit fur before for Chewy), I was very pleasently surprised with how well it worked.

Lastly, is a sock monkey similar to one I’ve already made. Here is Betty Boop! Really, I don’t think she is a monkey… more of a sock doll.

We are almost done building sockmonkey.net.

We need feedback! If you can, go look and let me know what you think.

Thank You.

I have wanted to make a girl counterpart to the Outdoor Monkey for a long time. (I secretly think of this monkey as like me, cause I love the outdoors. )

I finally got an order for one so there was no more excuses! Here she is, and she is a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes.

This Sock Monkey will have the duty to go cheer for the Iowa Hawkeyes!

Another first for me- my first Golf Club Cover. A special order from our friend Shannon Grissom. She liked the idea of a golf club cover made in the likeness of her famous sock monkey. 

Thanks for another great idea Shannon!

What little girl doesn’t like pink ballerinas? Well, some do, but I think the little todler this sock monkey is intended for likes pink ballerinas.

Not that anyone is keeping track, but she is #140… I can’t believe I’ve made that many monkeys. ^.^

This was a fun pair of sock monkeys to make. They were ordered as a gift for a very neat man who travels the world and does nice things for people. Lately, he has been helping to build schools in Afghanistan.

Latest Outdoor Monkey~ I love getting orders for these because I get to knit.

I sent out 5 naked sock monkeys today. They are off to a book signing for Everything’s Coming Up Sock Monkeys! 

I had a little fun taking thier picture.

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 monkeys. (except Cindy, cause I forgot to take the picture till after she had to go )

Here’s a shot of them all saying ‘cheese’ for me!

Thanks again everyone, till next time!

He took me weeks and was the most challenging costume I have ever attempted, but he is finally finished. Yay!!!

Don Quixote- Sock Simian is on his way to the Dominican Republic to be the office mascot for a team working to promote democracy in that country. A fitting mascot, I think.

 More Monkeys.

Three new cuties headed out for their new homes.

I love these bright rainbow socks.

Next up is a basic Outdoor style Sock Monkey with the exception of custom ears.

Last but not least, a cute Lawyer in a Vested Suit.