After making our classic sock monkey last year, I knew I wanted to make another sock animal again. It really is a lot of fun and a lot easier than you think. Sure it may be a little time consuming with all the hand sewing, but the results are so worth it. I mean, look at this little guy. My sock dachshund is the cutest little guy on the block and though he would make an excellent gift, you will find him hard to giveaway.
As with our sock monkey, I love using the Original Rockford Red Heel socks, which seems to be the only socks that come with the classic red heel and gives my dog the vintage toy look that I love so much. You can, of course, use any kind of sock that you wish, but the sock seems to work best are regular socks, so not knee highs nor ankle socks. I used 1 pair of men's, size large and was able to get all the pieces I needed to make the dog. If you wish to order the Red Heel socks you can find them on the manufactures website Fox River here.
You can also download my pattern pieces I used to make the ears, tail, mouth, and front legs. The patterns are based on the size large socks, so depending on what kind of socks you use, you may have to do some alterations to the patterns to make it fit for you.
I can not wait to make this. My son steals his sister’s sock monkey all yhe time. Now i can make him his own animal. He loves puppies.
That is adorable! I am in charge of the women’s group and church and we are making about 100 sock monkeys to donate to a local hospital…. and your tutorial was the best I have found! I might need to add sock dogs to the mix!!! I would love to have a pair of these socks to try it out.
I want to make one for my grandson. I think sock dog is sooooo cute
I had a sock monkey as a child and my grandma made them for each of her great grandchildren!
This is really cute and I would love to make this for my dad. We lived in Rockford when I was young and he was always trying to get me to make the monkey! Too bad I won’t be able to make the dog. No written instructions. I don’t do YouTube videos.
Very cute
I have never made a sock animal before – but we own a dachshound and I would LOVE to make one of these sweet dogs! thank you!
My son and his wife have a long-haired dachshund that has brought them much joy. I sure would like to make one for them as well as our two grandboys. How delightful this is! Thanks so much for sharing this with us along with all the others.
Honestly, I’ve never owned or received a sock doll gift, however I would like to learn how to make the dog as well as the monkey. Thanks for offering the dog video and parts to make him. He’s so cute : )
I think I will try making this for a gift.