Making Things Up: A woman with a husband, four kids, and the occasional witty anecdote

November 20, 2008

sock monkeys

I keep hoping that one of these days Sari will post a How to Make Sock Monkeys tutorial. With pictures. And that it will seem so crazy easy that I actually try it. (Because how cute is this? Or this? Or this other one?)

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leah

November 21, 2008

Check out the sock monkeys here: http://thehomespunheart.blogspot.com/2008/10/handcrafted-christmas-sock-monkeys.html
She has a link to a tutorial that stopped working (my comment as Lily’s Mama was answered by her) and she’s posted a new link in her last comment. enjoy!

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A.D.

November 21, 2008

Oh, dear. I don’t think I’m allowed to take up another craft just now, but these ARE tempting!

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Madeline

November 21, 2008

It really is crazy easy. I love making sock monkeys and giving them away to friend’s children. Once you make your first one, you’ll be hooked.

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admin

November 21, 2008

I’m kind of afraid of sewing knits. Is that crazy?

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sari

November 24, 2008

Oh you’re so nice!! I’m blushing!!!!

I looked at the tutorial and that’s pretty much how I make it but I’ll tell you, I don’t pin. I don’t draw lines, it’s WAY too much work and complicated work freaks me out. And I think they have a lot more personality if you just freehand it anyway. I don’t care if their ears are a little lopsided or they’re kind of lumpy or their arms don’t quite match, it gives them heart.

I might do a non-threatening tutorial, I have a sock monkey to make for someone and it sounds like fun!!

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admin

November 24, 2008

Oops, I didn’t mean to make you blush! Though I still hope you will do a tutorial.

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