It's National Sock Monkey Day! I'm sewing one and learning about their history!

[@terryloh8583]

Monkey is best craft. :-) Thanks a million for Benji Buttons Monkey. He's loving his new home and all his monkey brothers.

[@retrocraftdreams]

That's why he was misbehaving here! He needed monkey friends!

[@TastingHistory]

Thank you for this! I'm doing research on Christmas presents of the 1930s and nearly fell into the sock monkey depression trap. But after watching this, I did some research and I also can't find any contemporary evidence to support the claim.

[@retrocraftdreams]

Hi Max! I'm so happy you found it helpful. I don't find nearly enough excuses for history dives.

[@GarnLeg]

I really Really enjoyed this one. Thank you, for making my day brighter.

[@retrocraftdreams]

Yay! I'm so glad! I'm always on the lookout for when projects have a story.

[@aliwilson4130]

I love the monkey business! I hope he’s just as mischievous at his new home

[@retrocraftdreams]

He's got other monkey friends now to help him let off steam! 🤣

[@3catsonacouch]

Really appreciate the thorough research you've done on this! The monkey turned out really cute too❤ If I were still a kid, I'd really enjoy learning to make this as like an intro to hand sewing 🐵❤🐵❤

[@SharonBell6123]

There are pattern books, usually four a year. You can look through current books at Joann’s, WalMart, Hobby Lobby etc. BUT when I was a teen in the 1970s, they also produced home books that you could purchase

[@SuperLoves4]

fascinating history and adorable monkey!

[@auntdee9678]

Just viewing this today. I had ordered from Amazon the original sock by Fox River. I just made one for my coming grandson in February!! AND his name is River (nothing to do with the sock brand…it was decided before I made the sock). They are fiddly to make but fun!

[@retrocraftdreams]

Congratulations! Definitely fiddly, so they aren't my favorite thing to make, but I am SO happy to know how! It's a great project to have in your arsenal.

[@carolynd6610]

Loved the monkey shenanigans!🐒

[@SharonBell6123]

Thank you so much for this! I like hearing about the history of things I like, and this was a fun and interesting video!

[@retrocraftdreams]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! It was a lot of fun to make. I don't come across a ton of research rabbit holes in my daily crafting, but I grab them when I can. My cross stitch video featuring the Great Cookie War is the other one I have at the moment.

[@cherifrey5256]

Sew stinking Cute!😅

[@kaytiej8311]

I'm in Australia and l have a sock monkey made by my mother. Everyone says its the ugliest thing they've ever seen. Maybe I should retrieve it from the Donations box in the garage?

[@retrocraftdreams]

I would! I don't think they were ever popular for being cute. I think the kitsch is the charm. But more than appearances, it's always nice to have things made by mom! ❤