More sock monsters

My friend Lisa is working with our church's women's retreat again this year. Lisa works with the silent auction part, which raises funds for scholarships for those who otherwise wouldn't be able to attend. She asked me last night if I might contribute a few Sock Monsters to the auction. We looked thru my back-stock and selected several which will hopefully find adoptive families this weekend.

So, if you happen to be a Gateway woman going to the retreat this weekend, please look & bid! Great gift ideas for your kids, nieces or nephews (providing they're older than ~4 due to small parts). Also a fun idea for coworkers as cube decor!

This inspired me, so I pulled out my supplies again (haven't made any in months) and whipped up two new Sock Monsters today. I think the second will go to the Silent Auction, but the first one just might need to stay here. :) Still deciding...

Here is Natasha, my first ever Sock Elephant!

I was inspired by (but did not use the pattern from) pics here.


Updated: By the way, the vest is definitely a homage to Babar (who would wear a 3-piece suit, I know, but a vest is a good start).

Natasha is sporting a spiffy blue felt vest!

















This little guy still needs a name. He's made from a baby-sized sock, so he's pretty tiny. He has a key-ring in his head, so he could be hung from a child's bookbag.

The sock had Hello Kitty designs, which wrap his legs.
















Update: We decided this little guy's name is Keynan. I haven't come up with a back-story on him yet.