My first sock monkey...
This sock monkey was my first sock I made with my first ever sewing machine. I made this one from a pair of socks I purchased a few years ago. Never to wear them but always with the thought in mind one day i will do something with them.
So when I got my new sewing machine, it´s an IKEA one, I started out to get to know the machine better. And then I was like, doesn´t people make stuff out of socks?
I always had a soft spot for monkeys, I also insane about Owls and stars, but monkeys where always my favourite animal also to watch at the local zoo.
So I found a really nicely explained online page on how to do animals out of socks.
So I went along with it and made my first ever sock monkey. It turned out so well I decided to give it to my best friend for her birthday. I got so good with the sewing machine, I also sew the monkey a sweater and knit it a scarf. Unfortunately I didn´t take a picture of it before sending it of to my friend. Because it was my first one and a gift I didn´t want to give the monkey a name and left it to my friend.
So when I got my new sewing machine, it´s an IKEA one, I started out to get to know the machine better. And then I was like, doesn´t people make stuff out of socks?
I always had a soft spot for monkeys, I also insane about Owls and stars, but monkeys where always my favourite animal also to watch at the local zoo.
So I found a really nicely explained online page on how to do animals out of socks.
So I went along with it and made my first ever sock monkey. It turned out so well I decided to give it to my best friend for her birthday. I got so good with the sewing machine, I also sew the monkey a sweater and knit it a scarf. Unfortunately I didn´t take a picture of it before sending it of to my friend. Because it was my first one and a gift I didn´t want to give the monkey a name and left it to my friend.
My second sock monkey...
I called this one hearty heart. It´s huge. It´s a grown up female sock and it turned out so well too that i did knit him a sweater. I took it to work to show my co workers and my boss liked it so much, the monkey is now our department monkey. It changes places everyday or week. And everybody who sees him likes it and I have two co workers who ordered already some monkeys because of him. I think he´s also my good luck charm.
But this sock was hart to sew, because inside out you could see how the different colored hearts were knit and the loops of the different colors tend to get involved with the sewing food of the machine. So it took me longer to figre this out, but with the next sock monkey it was easier again.
But this sock was hart to sew, because inside out you could see how the different colored hearts were knit and the loops of the different colors tend to get involved with the sewing food of the machine. So it took me longer to figre this out, but with the next sock monkey it was easier again.
My third sock monkey...
This monkey was my third one and easier to sew because it´s just made out of a grey sock. I called him cool grey. Because he´s a cool monkey dude who likes to hang out with his mates and play soccer. But then I thought, hhmmm, just grey is not cool enough and I made him a fleece sweater because it can be quite cold after a long soccer match. This one I gave to one of the daughters of a co worker of mine. She really liked him and has now a special place in her room.
My first custom Order for a monkey... Penelope Purpleheart
Here´s the lovely Penelope Purpleheart, She has big ears to listen all the secrets the future owner will tell her. She will be your best friend.
Remember how I told you guys that a lot of co workers were amazed by my monkey I brought to work?
Well this is my first custom monkey. She told me about the specific wishes of her daughter for a cuddle friend. It has to be purple and pink and with a pink sweater with a yellow heart on it.
I brought a few socks to work the next week and she picked these. Match perfectly. Now I´m knitting a pink sweater right now, where I will sew a yellow heart on it.
SOLD 20.08.2012
Remember how I told you guys that a lot of co workers were amazed by my monkey I brought to work?
Well this is my first custom monkey. She told me about the specific wishes of her daughter for a cuddle friend. It has to be purple and pink and with a pink sweater with a yellow heart on it.
I brought a few socks to work the next week and she picked these. Match perfectly. Now I´m knitting a pink sweater right now, where I will sew a yellow heart on it.
SOLD 20.08.2012
Whitney Whiteheart
Here´s Whitney Whiteheart, she love sports and the Olympics right now. She loves to find a new home and drives all the male monkeys crazy with her blue eyes.
I bought this sock later than I did with the others, but something about the sock made want to turn it in a member of the RedDot Monkeys before the others. This time I was prepared for the switch of the colors inside the sock.
She is looking for a new home and hopes to be in an active family who loves to do sports and get out a lot.
I bought this sock later than I did with the others, but something about the sock made want to turn it in a member of the RedDot Monkeys before the others. This time I was prepared for the switch of the colors inside the sock.
She is looking for a new home and hopes to be in an active family who loves to do sports and get out a lot.
Connor Colorstrpe
Connor Colorstripes is a firm beliver in color and doesn´t like black or white. He loves to play soccer and loves to tell wonderful bedtime storys to his new friend.
this little fella is made out of toddler socks and is smaller than the other monkeys I made. If you wanna find out more about him and how to give him a new home you can check out my store on etsy.
this little fella is made out of toddler socks and is smaller than the other monkeys I made. If you wanna find out more about him and how to give him a new home you can check out my store on etsy.
Scarlett Strawbeery
Scarlett "BigEar" Strawberry is a really good secreat keeper. You can tell her everything and she will not tell anybody else.
This little cutie is made out of teenager socks and is smaller than the other monkeys I made. If you wanna find out more about her and how to give her a new home, you can check out my store on etsy.
This little cutie is made out of teenager socks and is smaller than the other monkeys I made. If you wanna find out more about her and how to give her a new home, you can check out my store on etsy.