How to Make Sock Toys

by Edna Clapper

POLAR BEAR

Fig. 1 · Fig. 2 · Fig. 3 · Fig. 4

Use white athletic socks. For body (Sock No. 1) follow basic instructions on [page 7], but make legs about 4″ long.

FORELEGS: See instructions for elephant on [page 7].

NOSE: Cut toe from sock, turn inside out and sew into a point (Figure 1). Turn and stuff. Sew to the front of the head, pulling it into shape. (Polar bears have longer snouts than other types of bears.)

TAIL: Roll a 1″ square of sock into a tiny tail and sew to body.

EARS: Cut two ears from sock, and two from pink felt, petal-shaped (Figure 2). Sew sock and felt pieces together leaving an opening for turning. Turn right side out and stitch to head, about 2″ apart. Pleat the felt side (facing front of head) as you stitch.

FEATURES: Embroider a solid V-shaped nose with black yarn, using three stitches for upper lip and mouth (Figure 3). For eyes, use small white buttons sewn over brown discs.

TRIM: Fasten a narrow strip of felt around neck, decorate with beads and attach a chain or cord. Or, use black leatherette to make a harness (Figure 4).