How to Make Sock Toys

by Edna Clapper

ESKIMO BOY

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Follow basic instructions for doll on [page 19].

FEATURES: Embroider almond-shaped eyes in black yarn, nose in beige and smiling mouth in red (Figure 1).

HAIR: See method P-28, [page 32].

JACKET: Use terry cloth, fur or similar material and cut from pattern design A-6, [page 29].

PANTS: Use the same material and cut from pattern design A-1, [page 29]. Fit jacket over pants and add leatherette belt if desired (Figure 2).

BOOTS: Cut from same material following pattern design A-22, [page 30]. Use bright color thread to make a design on boots (Figure 3).

HOOD: Cut the toe from second sock and slit from raw edge to tip of toe (Figure 4). Whip stitch raw edges. Sew a band of pom poms (see method P-28, [page 32]) or a strip of fur along edge that fits around face. A second type of parka can be made from design E-19, [page 31]. Trim with pom poms or fur.