My adventures in the world of Sock Monkeys - part 1

While exploring crafteroo & various blogs, I have come across some lovely sock monkeys. They looked such fun that I thought I would have a go at making one.

So the other night while sat in front of the telly I had a go, although trying to use my sewing machine on the floor was more difficult than I thought it would be! I followed a pattern I found on the net and was concentrating more on seeing if the pattern worked rather than my stitching (that's my excuse & I'm sticking to it!!).

Here is the result - Monty the sock monkey.

As Issy was so unimpressed with Molly the dolly, I was hoping she wouldn't like Monty either, so I could keep him to myself. However she loves him & he has hardly left her side since she was introduced to him on Thursday morning.

I am really pleased with how Monty turned out, although there are several bits I will do better next time. I've found a pattern for a sock elephant, so I think I will try that next!