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.
LOVE this tutorial! I have a pair of red heel socks screaming to be made into this adorable dachsy, and winning a second pair will just mean TWINS!
Anna W.
I can’t want to give this a try! What a cute idea!
I had a sock monkey as a child, but would love to make a dachshund to pay honor to my to dachshund boys Norman and Clyde.
I just watched your sock monkey production. Very good and love the step by step instructions and visuals. Then I decided to check out your site. VERY NICE. Since we bought two pair of ‘non-traditional’ socks, and will make both the puppy and the monkey, I would love to make one with traditional colors for my new grandson.
This is adorable!! I have never made any kind of sock animal. However, we have a dachsund named Rosie. My daughter is leaving for college in January and can’t take Rosie with her. I would love to win the socks to make one of these for her to have. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Love it! I have never had a sock animal of any kind before but I sure would love to win so I can get started in making one! Thank you for all you do. I especially enjoy your vintage style patterns.
Just love this little doggy dashshund it is so cute. This to me is the best thing
I have seen made from a sock pattern. Thanks for sharing it with us.
This would be my first sock puppy, I have had a sock monkey before he was well loved.
This would make a great dog toy. 🙂
Isn’t he a cutie patutie. I hope I win. I have made a ton of monkeys and one elephant, wish I could find that pattern again. Thanks for a chance to win.