If you’ve ever wondered how to make a sock monkey, I have you covered in today’s roundup including 12+ free crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for sock monkeys and sock monkey inspired patterns.
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Learn how to make a sock monkey so you can be ready for Sock Monkey Day on March 7! This is an annual celebration of all things sock monkey.
How To Make a Sock Monkey with 12+ Free Crochet, Knitting, and Sewing Patterns
Sock monkeys are iconic folk toys in the United States and Canada and in this post, I’m sharing 12+ free crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for sock monkeys and sock monkey inspired projects, including hats, a blanket, a bottle cozy, an ornament, and a garland.
- Nelson the Sock Monkey by Underground Crafter: This beginner-friendly pattern makes a classic sock monkey in crochet form!
- Sock Monkey Hat by Crochet 365 Knit Too: This adult-sized crochet hat works up quickly with two strands of medium weight yarn held together.
- Sock Monkey Lovey by Repeat Crafter Me: This lovey combines a no-sew fleece blanket with crochet limbs and a sock monkey head with beanie. There is also a matching Sock Monkey Hat with earflaps in 6 sizes from 0-3 months to adult.
- Sock Monkey Stripe Cowl by Fox & Pine Stitches: This knit pattern is available in 3 child and adult sizes.
- Sock Monkey Hat by Wild and Wanderful: This adorable crochet sock monkey hat has earflaps and braids with the cutest ears. The pattern is available in 5 sizes from 0-6 months to adult.
- Sock Monkey Bottle Cozy by Posh Pooch Designs: This crochet pattern includes a video tutorial.
- Sock Monkey via FaveCrafts: This knit pattern is made with self-striping yarn.
- DIY Sock Monkey by HelloSewing: This simple sewing pattern includes a video tutorial, written instructions, and a PDF pattern.
- Not ANOTHER Sock Monkey Hat! by Oombawka Design Crochet: This beginner-friendly crochet pattern makes a toddler sized hat.
- Sock Monkey Red Stripe Hat by Fox & Pine Stitches: This knit pattern is available in 6 sizes from 0-3 months to men.
- Sock Monkey Amigurumi by Craft Passion: This striped crochet pattern is the companion of the sewing Sock Monkey pattern.
- DIY Felt Garland with Sock Monkey by Laura Kelly: This felt garland craft project includes a pattern for a felt sock monkey. You can get the matching felt sock monkey ornament here.
I hope this post has inspired you to make your own sock monkey or sock monkey inspired project! Looking for more monkey-inspired craft projects? Check out 52+ Free Patterns for Softies, including 2 monkeys!