How to Make Sock Toys

BASIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAGES 17 AND 20-27

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Step 1

Turn Sock No. 1 inside out. Stitch across the heel to form a straight sock.

Step 2

Cut 1½″ off rib of sock so that legs are in proportion to length of body.

Step 3

Start 3″ from heel and sew two seams, ⅛″ each side of center line and across end of rib.

Step 4

Cut sock between seams and 1″ farther to make opening for the stuffing.

Step 5

Turn sock right side out. Stuff foot plumply and tie loosely with string to form head.

Step 6

Pull head forward so that white toe becomes face and stitch to chest with strong thread.

Step 7

Stuff legs and body. Sew up opening and mold figure for desired shape.

Step 8

Bend end of legs and sew a tuck to hold feet. Tie string around ankles.

Step 9

From Sock No. 2 cut arms about 5″ long. Turn inside out, seam, turn right side and stuff.

Step 10

Sew arms to sides of body and tie of each wrist with string about 1″ from end.

Step 11

Make three long stitches for finger separations and shorter ones for the thumbs.

Step 12

For the ears, cut two 1½″ circles. Fold in half and overcast along edges. Sew to head.