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.

to detail and love for party styling became evident as her site grew quickly. I’m excited to share my Sock Monkey Birthday Party with you! Who doesn’t love the classic sock monkey toy?

Thinking others might enjoy the craft, she even made instructions to go with the monkeys on display. "If people wanted to buy a pair of socks for $3 and take a pattern they can make it themselves ...

which is making baby bedding and accessories inspired by the colors and patterns of the 1950s.) But Yaker harbors a little secret: Her sock monkeys are not made from actual socks. She knits them ...

In 1955, the Rockford, Ill., company was awarded the design patent for the sock monkey doll and began including the pattern in packages of Red Heel socks. “Everything’s Coming Up Sock Monkeys ...

I think Aunt Katy got the socks and pattern from the Sears catalog ... in our house, simply “monkey” — until, after listening to my recording of “Man of La Mancha,” Lance named it ...

The company included the sock monkey pattern with each pair of socks sold. The sock monkey has gained a comeback recently, with people from all over the country heading to Rockford for the festival.

Nelson Knitting acquired the patent for the sock toy and included the sock monkey doll pattern with each pair of Rockford Red Heel Socks sold starting in the early 1950s. "The sock monkey is a pop ...

This Sock Monkey isn’t all buttons and fluff; Danner describes it as more Harry Potter and Coraline than Toy Story in tone, with characters who find themselves in peril and a stuffed hero who ...

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.