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.
That sock dog pattern is adorable! I would love to make it! I think the pattern would make a great Christmas gift. 🙂
Oh my goodness! I saw this and had to have the pattern! I’ve made many sock animals but didn’t have this one. I’d love to have the one for the sock moose and the sock gorilla! Those are next on my list! Love the site!
Oh my goodness! I have made many sock monkeys and other sock animals. This one HAS to go into the sock “library”. I saw this on your site and had to join! Everyone tells me I’m the “Sock Lady”. They say “give her a pair of socks and she’ll make something!” Love the site! I’d love to have a pattern for a sock moose and a sock gorilla! that’s my next ones to make!
Your sock dachshund is too cute! I can’t wait to down load the pattern. I had a sock monkey my grandmother made me when I was a little girl. It became my bf favorite toy! Miss Ginger was a good dog. Thanks for sharing!
A sock moose? That sounds awesome. The pattern for this is available for free. Just look above under “download” and you’ll see the file. 🙂
I really, really want this sock dog pattern. My mom has made many different styles of the sock monkey, a sock moose head on a wall plaque, and several sock hobby horses for her grand and great-grandkids….I would love to be the one to make the sock dog for her.
I really, really want this sock dog pattern. My mom has made so many different styles of sock monekey, a stuffed sock moose head on a wall plaque and a couple of sock hobby horses…I would love to make this sock dog for her.
I want to make it so bad! I also want to win the socks!
I am so excited to make this little fella, and I hope I win the free socks! 🙂
Love this tutorial! I’m definitely going to try it!