This classic American sock monkey is affordable, easy to make and a ton of fun for crafters of all ages. You can use the traditional Rockford Red Heel socks or make one with bright colorful socks.

Fashioned from the socks of working men, the homemade toys speak of frugal times and childhood traditions. “Sock monkey dolls make everyone smile,” said Dee Lindner, who is known as the Sock ...

o Make the mouth/nose from the heel of the second sock. Cut it out, stuff it, and sew it onto the “face” of the first sock o Sew the bottom edge to the monkey’s chin. Right sides together ...

We love the idea of using an old sock to make your own armband with this easy ... Turn your old socks into a stuffed monkey friend that you or your child can appreciate for years to come.

Her mother helps her craft standout sock monkeys to sell. "We love really bright socks and bright colors. ... The thing is when you make a monkey ... they kind of take a personality of their own ...

Material for clothing small enough for a preemie baby. Directions: Cut socks to make body parts for a monkey, with a red sock heel becoming the monkey’s red lips. Sew or knit hats, sweaters ...

The sock monkey became their mascot on the road ... During the Great Depression, families fashioned homemade toys for children from the socks with the red heels, creating dolls by stuffing ...

Easily make monkey tails with pretzel sticks dipped ... adorned with baker’s twine. The sock monkey napkins, cups, plates and tablecloth from my shop were so bright and fun and added so much ...

More Stories to Make You Smile "Sometimes somebody will ... As she says, "We're spreading happiness one sock monkey at a time." ...

This classic American sock monkey is affordable, easy to make and a ton of fun for crafters of all ages. You can use the traditional Rockford Red Heel socks or make one with bright colorful socks.