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by grossfamilie 18 Dec 2011 ( edited Dec 19'11 08:38 )
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Dear Cuties, I am eager to learn what the

meaning of "sock monkey" is. From time to time the expression is being used here and I also know the pictures. However, because we haven't such a thing in Germany I wonder whether there is a
special meaning or habit around this "special monkey". Grateful for letting me know...have a nice week - Maria

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by asterixsew 18 Dec 2011
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Hi Maria a sock monkey is made from socks and Lynn here seems to specialise in making them. She has made some beautiful ones and its got others hooked on producing them too
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by grossfamilie 19 Dec 2011
Thanks a lot for the information. Would be a
good idea for the grandsons, I guess.
Have a nice week - Maria
...and also a new handcraft fashion idea for forthcoming charity sales bazaars in the next year. My sisters and other women are always happy for new ideas which are easy to do - however, have to look for the special socks as well which might be difficult. Thank you anyway - Maria
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by leenova54 19 Dec 2011
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They were really big many years ago when parents would use work socks that had white and red heals on them to make the monkeys for the kids. I wanted to make one but I didn't have the socks available and it was cheaper to get one already made (though not of the true socks) than to buy a kit with directions. He just makes me smile, so many things do.
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by grossfamilie 19 Dec 2011
Thank you so much for explaining the details and also like to thank you for the beautiful picture of yourself with the sock monkey.
I love people with a good sense for humour like you are!
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by greysewist 19 Dec 2011
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Good question, Maria, and one I've also wondered about. Seems it's based on a cartoon, according to Wikipedia.
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by ansalu 19 Dec 2011
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Hallo Maria,
danke für die Frage. Über die Affen hatte ich mich auch schon gewundert :o)
Ich hoffe, Du konntest noch ein bißchen ausschlafen (bist Du auch eine Nachteule?).
Liebe Grüße
Bettina
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by mi30kaja 19 Dec 2011
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I make a lot of sock toys. They are just toys made from a pair of socks. Just search Sock Monkey or sock Toys on the Internet. The original was the Sock Monkey.
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by spendlove 19 Dec 2011
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There is one currently advertising PG Tips tea here in the UK. He is very cute!
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by asterixsew 19 Dec 2011
I had forgotten him