I’ve wanted have a go at making a sock monkey for ages, and this was an inspired Christmas present from my sister-in-law.
The instructions seemed very clear and simple, and the pack was labelled Age 6+!
I embarked upon the project with great gusto, but after seeing my first effort, Mr FiddleFart picked it up and examined it carefully saying , “I think you must have followed the instructions wrong!” Hmmmmm….
I know sock monkeys are not supposed to be really cute, but I seem to have created the “Evil Sock Monkey from Hell”, the stuff from which horror films are made!
I have to admit sewing isn’t really my thing, in fact it makes my gums itch and I can’t do any fancy stitching, which probably accounts for the “evil” mouth. So, I will keep the pattern in a safe place, and may have another go when I see an “inspiring” pair of socks! But there again perhaps I should stick to paper!!!
11 comments:
Helen, your post made me laugh so much I snorted my first morning coffee all over the screen! I had been hoping that my browsing your blog would go un-noticed by the boss, but after that post, and my reaction, not a chance!!
Thank you for sharing though, it has started my day off wonderfully with a smile.
Lilli
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I don't think he's *that* evil, maybe some medication would sort him out! :)
I don't think u've done anything wrong, the one on the box doesn't exactly look like it wants world peace or to work with children & animals either!
I love it...no not cute; not sweet but most def FUN
Perhaps the look is more 'devilment' and he is waiting to join in with the fun that Monkey gets up to LOL
Toni xx
i think hes rather cute!
this is something ive wanted to try for ages but never seem to find the time!
I am finding him strangely attractive - mind you I have no taste when it comes to men - you wanna see my husband!!! lol!!
Lol all the post on here have made me smile big time ,but i just think his different and in my eyes different always wins its so less boring than nice you should just love him and hug him and call him George i would big love marc
ps has the boys seen him yet and what do they think lol big love marc
I think he's rather cute too!!
Hmmm... off to search for some socks and scour the internet for some instructions!!!
I got my daughter (13) this kit for christmas. Her monkey looks alot like yours x
I don't think he's evil, I think he's cute! I've been meaning to make one for ages, just need to find some good socks!
Awww lol I think he's cute! Don't listen to hubby!
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