How to Make Sock Toys

by Edna Clapper

TAIL: From sock cut a strip 3″ long, 1″ wide and sew into a tube. Stitch to body.

EARS: Cut four as shown (Figure 2). Seam, leaving an opening to turn. Sew unstuffed ears to sides of head, pushing the ears up a little for correct angle. Sew to hold in place.

FEATURES: Make two stitches in black yarn (Figure 3) where eyes will be. Sew a round dark button inside each. Embroider a solid V-shape nose in brown yarn (Figure 4) and add a red felt tongue below mouth (Figure 5).

TRIM: Fasten a narrow strip of red leatherette around neck. Glue sequins to this collar or paint little gold dots to resemble studs. For greater realism, an inexpensive collar may be used.

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.)