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Baby, It’s Cold Outside

December 12, 2013

Chilly winter months require cozy socks and more indoor play — so, why not combine the two? Rummage through your sock drawer on a hunt for a matching pair! Then, get to work creating the cutest little creatures for little ones to love for years to come. My boys absolutely adore them. What makes them extra special is the love that’s shared — both in making, and receiving. These sweet animals can easily become heirloom pieces or the perfect addition popping out of stockings on Christmas morning!

You will need: a pair of socks, cotton batting, a needles, thread (regular and embroidery) and buttons. Click the link for detailed step-by-step instructions:
Sock Animal Instructions

  • Mel December 12, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    This is the absolute cutest project ever!!! Perfect for the kids and also Christmas present ideas!!! Thanks for sharing pretty girl.

    xo Mel
    turquoise blonde

  • Briseidy December 12, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    absolutely awesome!

  • Allison December 12, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    This is really cute. Thanks for posting.
    I love that when you highlight on your site it comes up pink. Very cute.

  • Kalli December 12, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    I love this. I am a huge sock monkey fan, so it will be so fun to make my own! Your blog is so unique, you have the greatest ideas. You make life as a wife and mother seem so simple. I hope to be like you someday with my own kids. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your life on here with us.

  • D'Nese December 12, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    I LOVE them. The pictures are great, too. Thanks for sharing.

  • jaclyn December 12, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    aww adorable! love this idea 🙂 where do you buy your socks? i don’t think i have cool socks like yours! 🙂

  • marina December 13, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    love this idea! so cute.

    where are the boys pj’s from?

  • tashypact February 7, 2015 at 7:15 am

    Where can I find the red, white & gray sock!?

  • Ashley February 22, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    Do you happen to have a step by step pattern for the dog and monkey?

  • Vickie March 2, 2016 at 12:21 am

    Looking for socks to work with…..where can I find them?

    • missy March 3, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      These are from Target

      • Angelia August 2, 2016 at 10:02 pm

        Do you the brand of socks. They didn’t have any with stripes or toe/heel in color.

  • Annie July 28, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    I am a beginner at sewing. How do you inset the neck so that it has a divet? Do you stitch after stuffing or before? Thanks!

    • missy July 29, 2016 at 1:09 am

      After stuffing and pull the thread tight to create the neck! 🙂