Original 20" Sock Monkey - Dark Publications

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
This handcrafted toy is an American classic! In the 40's and 50's, people used to make dolls from real socks. This is a replica of that wonderful tradition. Originally made from red heeled socks, the Sock Monkey touched many hearts. Bring the memories of yesteryear home with this cherished favorite.

Editorial Review
For decades sock monkeys have been made from leftover socks, but in case you've never had the time to make one yourself, here is the genuine item. Soft, simple, and lovable, this 20-inch sock monkey leaves plenty of room for the imagination. His long arms and legs can be tied in knots and his simple face consists of two crescent ears, a wide red mouth, and thread eyes. He's perfect for falling asleep with because he has no rough edges--not even buttons! --Sally James

Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Helped our marriage, really. January 26, 2005
10 out of 12 found this review helpful

I bought this sock monkey for my wife back in 1999. We were each sort of shock when we first took him out of his box. He was so odd looking. In fact he was so strange that my wife kept him in his bag, next to her bed, for the first week while she got used to him. Eventually, she released him from his bag, and named him Kwame.

Since those early years, Kwame developed a great personality. Mostly, Kwame is irate, and ill-mannered. He loves to race cars, especially in the videogame Gran Turismo (because he watches me play, I guess). Also, Kwame is extremely vain. Because he is the tallest of all the plush animals in our household, he also became something of a bully. He does not get out of line that often anymore.

So why did he save my marriage? We got Kwame when we were engaged. During our first year of marriage, my wife and i both were learning how to communicate, and we both needed to learn how to describe our frustrations and what were feeling. Through Kwame, my wife found an outlet for her frustrations, her desire to connect with my excessive video game playing, and generally provided us a common jester to think and converse about. Since we added Kwame, other plush friends have joined our family, including Peckle, Ichiro and Isaiah. My wife even created a site for Kwame and his pals at www.FindPeanut.com, seriously. This sock monkey even made it into our wedding video back in 2000.

He's a part of the family, what can I say?

5 out of 5 stars

A toy that endures August 8, 2000
9 out of 11 found this review helpful

I've owned a sock monkey all my life, and there is something in the soft yet rough, happy yet sad feel that it conveys. I prefered my sock monkey over any doll or Barbie growing up, and he still sits in my room yet today. I think the long arms and legs and cute face make it an interesting toy for a child of any age.

5 out of 5 stars

Sock Monkey: The Perfect Workplace Companion! December 18, 1999
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

I brought my sock monkey to the office with me after purchasing it from Amazon.com. When things get busy or I am feeling down, I just grab my sock monkey and we sing and dance together. Sometimes he just sits on my lap and types away on my keyboard with his long floppy arms.

5 out of 5 stars

Toy sock monkeys are a part of family history November 18, 1999
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

My father, now in his sixties, had a sock monkey as a child. When my son was born his great-grandmother helped me make his sock monkey, and it was his best friend for many years. He is now 18 years old and has passed his monkey back to me to keep. I have sewn monkeys for 2 nephews and a godchild's child, and recently my grandmother sewed another monkey for my new neice. Having a monkey is a thread that ties all these generations together. They are very durable. The monkey that is 60+ years old is still at my grandmother's house for the children to play with when they visit. I believe that every child should have someone love them enough to give them a sock monkey!

5 out of 5 stars

the talented mr. sock monkey July 17, 2000
5 out of 10 found this review helpful

i loved my sock monkey so much i strapped him in the passenger seat of my car. i love him. but then one day he was missing. i must have left the door unlocked! i was very very worried. then i started getting pictures of him in the mail, pictures taken in places he shouldn't have been! he was in danger, but i didn't know how to help him. i ordered a new one and was happy. now i keep him even closer, on my lap in my car and next to me at night.

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