After making our classic sock monkey last year, I knew I wanted to make another sock animal again. It really is a lot of fun and a lot easier than you think. Sure it may be a little time consuming with all the hand sewing, but the results are so worth it. I mean, look at this little guy. My sock dachshund is the cutest little guy on the block and though he would make an excellent gift, you will find him hard to giveaway.
As with our sock monkey, I love using the Original Rockford Red Heel socks, which seems to be the only socks that come with the classic red heel and gives my dog the vintage toy look that I love so much. You can, of course, use any kind of sock that you wish, but the sock seems to work best are regular socks, so not knee highs nor ankle socks. I used 1 pair of men's, size large and was able to get all the pieces I needed to make the dog. If you wish to order the Red Heel socks you can find them on the manufactures website Fox River here.
You can also download my pattern pieces I used to make the ears, tail, mouth, and front legs. The patterns are based on the size large socks, so depending on what kind of socks you use, you may have to do some alterations to the patterns to make it fit for you.
What a great spin on the sock monkey! I love it!
Too cute, it would be the perfect gift to make for my SIL.
Too cute! I need to make a couple of these for my grand daughters 🙂
This is a very cute project. I Have never made a sock animal except as a child we used to stuff white socks and draw faces on them with markers. I think I’m ready now to advance!
Hi, the link in the blog writing above, but here is the link.
http://www.foxsox.com/catalog/product.aspx?type=subcategory&sortorder=stylenumber&code=SOCKS&selectedstyle=6851
In the video you said you would have information on where to purchase the socks.
I can’t find it on your website.
He is super cute! I’ve never made a sock animal before, but I’ve always wanted to. I’m gonna have to make both, because I can’t decide!
Great project. He is adorable!
I must make at least one.
Sooo cute! I’ve never had a sock animal but I hope to one day! Keep up the great work Professor Pincushion!
I love it its adorable!!!! Can’t wait to make a few they will look great in the Xmas stockings this year having their heads popped out looking around…….