This classic American sock monkey is affordable, easy to make and a ton of fun for crafters of all ages. You can use the traditional Rockford Red Heel socks or make one with bright colorful socks. The ...

Prepare to be swarmed with Sock Monkeys at the 20th anniversary of Sock Monkey Madness. This year’s theme is Rockford Sports with tons of Rockford Peach photo opportunities. Kids can make their own ...

Adele Jedynak makes monkey sounds to a group of kids who are steps away from playing Sock Monkey bowling and plush-primate parachuting. It's all part of the Sock Monkey Madness Festival, the eighth ...

For Diera White, making sock monkeys for children at the Jackson Interfaith Shelter and Allegiance Health’s Pediatrics Unit felt good — but also hurt. “It’s easy,” said White, 16, a junior at Jackson ...

The Sock Monkey Museum in Long Grove, Ill. About 35 miles northwest of Chicago, there's some serious monkey business happening. Open since 2022, the Sock Monkey Museum houses nearly 2,100 of the plush ...

OSAGE — The old-fashioned, handcrafted sock monkey dolls made with the original Rockford Red Heel socks from Fox River Mills have become a favorite piece of “Americana” over the years. Now, the Osage ...

Most likely your sock monkey was a gift, and it was probably made by a loved one. The Sock Monkey Ministry at Christ United Methodist Church in Sugar Land aims to carry on that tradition. Beth Van ...