Saturday, 6 March 2010

Meet Marcus Woofington and Wendy

This is the first blog post of two about some fantastic books that I've been reading recently. I've never really owned any craft books before but I am definitely going to start amassing a collection now, even if it's just to look at the pictures in them for inspiration! I got the book Sock and Glove for Christmas and it's ace,  I've never made any sock animals before but have always wanted to have a go.



There's so many cute animals to make, including a dog, a cat, a monkey, a rabbit, a pig, and a bird and the best bit is the instructions are really simple to follow and are mainly just pictures.




I went straight out and bought some socks and a pair of gloves, and made the dog from the front cover of the book and the elephant.


Meet Wendy and Marcus Woofington. They didn't turn out quite like the ones in the book, as  I decided to erm 'customise' them... I gave Marcus a sort of collar/polo neck jumper as I had lots of glove left after I'd stuffed it, and Wendy ended up with an extra long and very thin truck! Still I'm pleased with how they turned out for my first attempt, think I'll have a go at the pig next. 

You can check out other peoples sock creations from the book on Flickr and I also found this group with lots of cute sock creatures in.
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7 comments:

  1. One Small Mouse7 March 2010 at 07:26

    I LOVE the polo neck jumper-look for the dog - absolutely adorable!

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  2. OddSox aka Thesockgarden7 March 2010 at 11:49

    OMG - I absolutely LOVE this book - I think I must have nearly every sock creature book going. My favourite is the jowly dog in the middle of the settee - reminds me of Hector from Hectors House (you're way too young to remember that though!). You've done a brilliant job - sock creatures are all the better for a bit of personalisation. x

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  3. kirsty8 March 2010 at 05:20

    Brilliant! I might have to buy that book now!

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  4. Cakes Knits and Cosies9 March 2010 at 02:07

    As one of my favourite bloggers, I have nominated you for a SUNSHINE AWARD! Pop to my blog if you need further details! xxx

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  5. Unknown9 March 2010 at 11:02

    Thank you all :) The book is great definitely worth buying, and it's not too expensive on Amazon. I think the author has another book too called 'Happy Gloves' which looks equally good!

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  6. Debbie10 March 2010 at 16:36

    Well, I think Wendy and Marcus are lovely, with a bit of character to them! I think it's always best not to follow instructions to the letter, so that you create something that has your own interpretation of it. Keep up the good work.

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  7. Elaine, Ellies Treasures11 March 2010 at 11:50

    What a great book, will certainly add it to my wish list - the little white dog on the front is so cute! Love your first sock creations - well done.

    Thanks for adding my link to Ellie's Treasures - will add your advert this evening when I get on a decent PC!

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