If you're a knitter, can do crochet, love to bake or are arty with the modeling clay, you're in for a treat because I've compiled a great list of sock monkey projects. So troops (get it ha ha -troop is the collective noun for monkeys - if you didn't know),get your gear ready because your crafting fingers will be itching to get started on one or more of these sock monkey projects.
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1. Sock Monkey Booties
If you want a small sock monkey project, click on the link above to find a free pattern.
2. Sock Monkey Birthday Cake
Via Cupcakes, Cookies & Pie, Oh, ...
No need to worry about your cake sculpting skills because this is cleverly made from cupcakes.
3. Sock Monkey Cake Pops
Via EAT DRINK PRETTY
No one will be able to resist these.
4. Sock Monkey Hat
Via ruthmcneilsblogging: Sock Monkey Hat- Adult ...
This is an adult sized hat. Click on the link above for a free crochet pattern.
5. Sock Monkey Popsicles!
Via Toxiferous Designs: 4/20/08 - 4/27/08
If you don't knit or crochet there are still sock monkey projects you can do - like these yummy popsicles.
6. Newborn Sock Monkey Set
I to have confess I'm not a fan of babies being dressed as animals (I have a dislike of those knitted and machine made romper suits and baby grows that have ears for example.) If however, you find this cute, there are plenty of patterns on the internet or you can find readymade ones on Etsy.
7. Sock Monkey
Via Baby
Here's a pattern if you want to make a sock monkey of your very own.
8. Crochet Sock Monkey
Via Sock Monkey Crochet Pattern
And one if your crochet skills are up to it.
9. Sock Monkey Blanket
Via Sock Monkey Blanket Crochet Pattern ...
This will keep a little one as snug as a bug in a rug. Or a little monkey warm as a nest of leaves.
10. Sock Monkey Christmas Ornament
Via Sock Monkey Christmas Ornament
Get your knitting needles out. There's plenty of time before Christmas.
11. Crochet Plastic Bag Holder
Via Unavailable Listing on Etsy
This was originally sold on Etsy (no longer available) but I think that a crafter with decent knitting skills could work out how to make one.
12. Sock Monkey Crocheted Girl's Hat
Via Items similar to Sock Monkey ...
Sock monkey projects come with a feminine touch too.
13. Sock Monkey Nail Art
Via The Daily Nail: Sock it ...
This darling design comes from the Daily Nail Blog.
14. Sock Monkey Crochet Blanket
Via Sock Monkey Lovey by Bowtykes ...
Such a cutey. He'd make a lovely security blanket.
15. Sock Monkey Dress
Via hazelandmelvin.com
Erm, I don't really know what to say about this. A fully knitted sock monkey dress. Where would you wear it? If you have a knitting machine you could try running up your own. If not, no worries. As long as you have $1,500, you can buy one readymade.
16. Monkey Crochet Booties
Via Mon Petit Mardi Lime Sock ...
I know I brought you a pair of booties in #1, but I prefer the
style of these.
17. Sock Monkey Booties
Via Seriously Daisies: Sock Monkey Cuteness
And a more grown up version too.
18. Monkey Cupcakes
Via Sock Monkey Birthday Cupcakes
If you can't knit or do crochet, turn your hand to whipping up a batch of yummy cupcakes.
19. Sock Monkey Diaper Cover Set
Via Girl Sock Monkey Hat Set ...
Perfect if you want your little monkey to look like a little
monkey.
20. Clay Sock Monkeys
Via Items similar to RUSH ORDER: ...
If you're a dab hand with the FIMO or any other type of modeling clay you can make some sock monkeys for pendants, earrings, brooches and fridge magnets.
21. Crochet Sock Monkey Cup Cozy
Via Crochet Sock Monkey Cup Cozy
Keep your coffee warm and your fingers cool.
22. Sock Monkey Blanket
Via Baby Sock Monkey Blanket - ...
This one can definitely be used as a blanket, not like #14
23. Sock Monkey Paperclip Bookmarks
Via Sock Monkey Paperclip Bookmarks Pink ...
Got some large paperclips? Got some modeling clay? Then get to making some sock monkey bookmarks to hold your place in the Curious George book you're reading to the kids.
24. Lego Sock Monkey
Time to go and see you have enough grey Lego blocks.
25. Sock Monkey Tutorial
If you prefer to follow a tutorial for your sock monkey projects rather than a pattern, just click on the link above.
26. Sock Monkey Beanie
Via Unavailable Listing on Etsy
Still completely recognizable as a sock monkey even without the face.
27. Sock Monkey Key Fob
Via Sock Monkey Key Fob Crochet ...
How about a sock monkey that can go with you anywhere you venture?
28. Sock Monkey Cookies
29. Crochet Sock Monkey Shoulder Bag
Via Crochet Sock Monkey Shoulder Bag ...
I think there will be arguments over who gets to carry this bag. who will win? You or the kids?
30. Sock Monkey Baby Bottle Cover
Via Unavailable Listing on Etsy
This is being sold on Etsy but I had a look and you can find patterns online to make your own.
31. Sock Monkey Ornament
Via Sock Monkey Ornament Crochet Pattern ...
Hang him on the tree along with his cousin in #10.
32. Miniature Baby Sock Monkey
Via PDF PATTERN - Amigurumi Crochet ...
Who wouldn't love a miniature sock monkey?
33. CROCHET SOCK MONKEY RUG
Some sock monkey projects will obviously take longer than others. A lot of patience and time needed for this one but the fabulous end result will be worth it.
34. Sock Monkey Hat
Via Crochet in Color: Just Another ...
There are tons of different sock monkey patterns for hats online so browse a lot before choosing which one you'll make.
35. Crocheted Sock Monkey Slouchy Beanie
Via Unavailable Listing on Etsy
And if you don't want a standard pull on bonnet, a slouchy beanie might be your thing.
36. Sock Monkey Diaper Cover & Leg Warmers Set
Via Sock Monkey Diaper Cover & ...
The link will take you to an Etsy seller but if this sock monkey craft takes your fancy just search on the internet for free patterns.
37. Sock Monkey Doll
Via Crochet Animal Hats, Knit & ...
Want to crochet a whole sock monkey doll? Look no further.
38. Sock Monkey Pillow
Via cute animal pillows for kids ...
I love this. It almost makes me want to learn how to crochet.
39. Another Adult Sock Monkey Hat
I've picked this one out from the multitude simply because I love the full mouth.
40. Sock Monkey Cocoon
Via 520 Sock Monkey Inspired Cocoon ...
You too can snuggle baby in a giant sock!
So my sock monkey loving friends, there you have it; plenty of sock monkey projects that will see you through rainy days. Do any of these sock monkey crafts inspire you? (If not just make some sock bunnies a là Phoebe from Friends.)
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