What is a sock monkey?
With its button eyes, stitched-on smile and long tail, the sock monkey became a favorite companion for many children in America and Canada during the 1930s. While not as popular as it was once, the tradition of hand-made monkeys continues today.DescriptionA sock monkey is a child’s toy that is made from sewing socks together in the shape of a monkey with a long tail. The socks are stuffed with batting or another soft material to fill the shape.OriginAccording to RoroArt.com, sock monkeys are a North American tradition that date to the late 1800s; however, they grew in popularity during the Depression when most people did not have money to purchase store-bought toys for children.HistoryThe red-mouthed sock monkey that is popular today was first made in 1920 with a Rockford Red Heel sock. The maker sent the creation to the sock manufacturer, which, according to RoRoArt.com, was so impressed it began including instructions for the “red-heel monkey” with each pair of socks.Canadian variati
