**Update** It has come to my attention that there is already a pattern available for these. I am all about promoting Etsy shops {and don't want to step on any toes}, so I've removed the tutorial, but you can still make one by purchasing these Sock Hopper instructions. AND! You can now receive 15% off of anything in the MonsterTakeouts shop! Just enter coupon code: HUBBYMADEME15
We went with a girly monster theme for my daughter’s first birthday earlier this year, and ended up making a bunch of these little guys for party favors. They turned out so cute that I ended up wanting to keep them all to myself! They are very inexpensive, fast, and easy to make. So when I saw these cute Halloween socks in the Dollar Spot at Target, I knew my daughter was getting a set of Halloween sock monsters. The only problem is, one sock already vanished. Luckily she doesn’t know that I had planned to give her a smaller one too. Phew.
You can make a bunch of these pretty quickly, especially if you make your husband stuff them. It only takes a bit longer if you decide you don’t like his stuffing job and have to redo them. And, it’s a great way to use up some of those socks that are missing their other half. Just make sure to use clean socks, no one wants to play with a stinky monster! ::wink::
Can you believe “M” would not put this thing down? Well except to lay on it like it’s a neck pillow. I figured she would take one look at it and hand it to the dog, thinking it was a chew toy {smaller socks look less like chew toys}. Instead, she carried it around like a football all day while periodically stopping to give it cuddles and kisses. It’s also fun to play catch with sometimes.
Oh, and it fits perfectly in her cup holder. Now it can sit and watch her eat or ride with her in the car. And if you’re not yet convinced you need to make one… It’s also fun to throw at your husband when he’s not looking.
Too cute, right? Just wait until you make one with a smaller sock. It's even cuter!
Make one! Your kids {or dog} will thank you. And show me pictures! I would LOVE to see your creations!
These are really cute! I would have never thought to use a sock to make them! Absolutely adorable and not lumpy at all! ;) P.S. You're pictures are amazing. Jealous.
Haha! I worked hard on the stuffing job! :) Thank for the sweet comment on my pictures, I was trying my best to make it not so noticeable that I took some at night! So that makes me happy to hear :)
OMG Britni!!! I love this sooooo super cute...can't wait to make one for V&T!!
xx {love} m
Thanks, mama! You are too sweet. And I hope you do make one! Little TV {hehe} would love it :)
These are way too cute Britni!! I want to make some asap :)
Thank you, Tamsyn! Do it! Well unless you are too pooped from pregnancy of course, in that case, you should rest :) I'm ready for you to have your baby now! It seems like you've been pregnant for too long! I want to meet the little one already :) So excited for you!
Soooooo cute!!! Super creative, love it
xoxo, Tanya
Thanks for the sweet comment, Tanya!
These are super CUTE !!
Soooooooooo creative of you
Thanks, Winnie! You are too sweet!
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Thanks, Peggy :)
SUPER CUTE!
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Thanks, Diana!
OH, he is a super cutie! I love how this turned out. The orange and black is a great color combo too.
Thanks, Shannah! He is pretty cute, isn't he?! The black and orange is perfect for Halloween, but it's not overly Halloween-y so she can play with it all year round! :)
He is so cute! Love that he fits in the cupholder! =) Thanks for linking up to the Keep Calm and Link Up! Hope to see you back next week!
HAHA! I know, isn't it convenient? I got lucky with that one ;)
Very cute sock monster!!
Thanks, Kate!
Just to let you know I featured your wonderful project today.
Stop by and grab a featured button and thank you so much for sharing your project.
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Thanks so much, Carolyn! I have my pretty button on my feature page! :)
These are so adorable. Love the ears and the sweet expression on it's face.
Thank-you for sharing such a cute project with us.
(P.S. Just between us, does step 6's picture remind you of the backend view of a cat? Too much sharing? Sorry!)
Sorry, I meant to mention, You could use the left-over top of the sock to make...
a) a knit hat for another sock monster (so they don't match too much)
b) make a a little fabric liner with velcro closure, tuck into the sewn-up bottom of sock top. whip stitch lining in. now you have a little coin purse, jewelry pouch, ect...
Very cute ideas! I thought about making a little flower bow, but decided he was a boy and didn't need one ;)
Thanks for the sweet comment, Louise! Well, except for the part about my picture looking like the back end of a cat ;) HAHA! Not cool!
SERIOUSLY the cutest little sock monster ever!! Love it. Thanks so much for linking it up to LLR :) You'll be featured this week!
Thank you, Kelly! I appreciate it so very much! :)
Monster....??#%&%6$*&$???
I think it's a cute little creature!
Very adorable! hugs ~ Crystelle
Thanks, Crystelle! HAHA! Monsters can be cute too, right? Sometimes? Maybe?
So stinkin' cute! Thank you for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends. I'm looking forward to seeing what you share this week! :)
Thanks, Jamie!
This is so adorable and super creative!! I love it. Thank you so much for sharing again this week at A Bouquet of Talent. I can't wait to see what you create next. :)
Thank you, Kathy!
So, so cute!! My daughter is obsessed with all things monster right now, so this would be so fun to make with her!
Thanks for sharing your great idea at Artsy Corner! Hope to see you again this week :)
Thanks, Lindsay! These would be perfect! I bet she would really love the small ones too!
So cute. Last year I made a bunch of sock monkeys for gifts but they took forever. I'll have to try these next time around!! :)
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Thanks, Jocie! Oh man, I can't imagine making a bunch of monkeys, that would take me way too long! These are definitely easier :)
Thank you for linking up at Craft, Create & Inspire last weekend !
Your project is featured this week :)
Hope you will join us again this weekend
Claire x
YAY! Thank you, Claire!