AllFreeSewing.com

Menu

Little Notes Sock Monkey Pattern

By: Elsie from A Beautiful Mess
Little Notes Sock Monkey Pattern
This image courtesy of abeautifulmess.com

This Little Notes Sock Monkey is one of the most unique homemade gift ideas you will find. This adorable little ape has so much personality that it is going to help your child go wild with their imagination. Help your child snuggle up, working on their handwriting, and sleep tight when you make this little message carrier. All you need is a few hours and some charming pattern to make this idea. When you are finished, the little monkey and his tummy pocket will be the best way to hide notes.

Project TypeMake a Project

Time to CompleteIn an evening

Sewn byMachine

Easy

Did You Know?

Perhaps you've already learned how to make a stuffed animal from this tutorial or another, but do you know where the tradition of "stuffed animals" comes from?

According to historical records, the Egyptians appear to be the first to make stuffed animals or "plush toys." Hieroglyphics and paintings show that stuffed animals were made by the ancient Egyptians even though none have been discovered. These stuffed toys were made to represent real animals to be used in Egyptian ceremonies. 

Stuffed animals became toys for children to play with in the 1830's. These toys were not soft because they were made out of rough cloth and straw and resembled sock puppets more than the plush toys we have today. The idea of stuffed animals originally had a straightforward meaning, which was literally stuffing dead animals, or taxidermy. 

The stuffed animals we know today appeared in 1880 and were first made in Germany. Whether they were filled with cotton or beans, toy makers experimented with how to make stuffed animals more enjoyable to play with and cuddle with in bed. 

 

Free projects, giveaways, exclusive partner offers, and more straight to your inbox!

Your Recently Viewed Projects

I have not made this yet so I cannot rate it.

Include a Photo Include a Photo

Click the button above or drag and drop images onto the button. You can upload two images.

Cancel Reply to Comment

Thanks for your comment. Don't forget to share!

Close

Report Inappropriate Comment

Are you sure you would like to report this comment? It will be flagged for our moderators to take action.

Thank you for taking the time to improve the content on our site.

Project of the Day

Scrapbuster Potholder

You're always looking for crafty ways to use up fabric from your stash - why not make the Stashbuster Potholder? You can use any… Continue reading: "Scrapbuster Potholder"



Something worth saving?

Register now for FREE to:

  • SAVE all your favorite patterns
  • ADD personal notes
  • QUICKLY reference your patterns

 

Connect With Us

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Twitter
Email RSS

About Us Advertise Contact Us FAQ Do Not Sell My Personal Information Keyword Index Privacy Policy Subscribe Share Your Project Terms of Service Unsubscribe

---- 1 ----

close

Images from other crafters

There are currently no images from other crafters.

I Love It