Stitch up a sweet and silly sock critter tonight!
• Turn your favorite socks into adorable bunnies, kittens, hamsters, turtles, penguins and more
• 16 projects are categorized by skill level, from super-simple to more advanced
• Your dryer ate a brand new sock? No worries-stray singles can now become the perfect gift in just an hour
Enjoy making whimsical stuffed animals using baby socks, knee socks, crew socks…any kinds of socks rock! Give your critter's face plenty of creative expression by embellishing with your favorite buttons and embroidery. Several projects are easy enough for children to make for their own toybox, but you'll want a bunch of these irresistible cuties for yourself, too!
Socks Appeal is a finalist in the 2010 Foreword Book of the Year Awards.
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I've always wondered how to make sock animals but have never had a go at it, this book is a perfect guide. It's full of inspiration, lots of different animals to make, octopuses, squirrels, lions, rabbits, mice and many more from all shapes and sizes of socks and some from gloves too. Its projects are split into skill categories, those for beginners and children, for intermediate level and the more experienced. There are step by step written and photographic instructions to guide you through the projects. There is also a section at the front telling you what supplies you will need and showing a few different stitches. It also gives you a few tips for making the projects in the book. Now you have something to do with all those mysterious odd socks that appear in the washing! (The Sewing Directory, july 12, 2010 )
Socks Appeal author, Brenna Maloney, is a former Washington Post editor. Assigned to cover the recession and housing crises that was brewing in 2008, Maloney started making sock animals for her children as a stress reducer. Maloney found that the more traumatic her job got, the more creating a new sock animal each night seemed to help. Maloney's wit and candor in how she writes the instructions is hilarious. (Publishers Weekly )
Did your washing machine eat one of your favorite striped kneesocks, leaving you with a lonely orphan? Maloney has a plan for that sad sock. Perhaps there's a penguin, hamster, or octopus inside that yearns to be free, and with a few snips and some simple sewing, you can make it so. Her collection takes the classic idea of the sock monkey and makes it into something new using basic techniques and imagination. Maloney's style is very informal-it's like reading the inner monolog of a craft blogger-and this will either charm you or distract you, depending on your tolerance for quirk and personal stories. Most of the projects are easy enough for (supervised) children, but adults who like a little whimsy won't be disappointed, either. (Library Journal )
If you love these adorable sock penguins, then check out the entire collection of irresistibly sweet sock critters. Turn your favorite socks into adorable bunnies, kittens, hamsters, turtles, lions and more! Included are step-by-step photos for picture perfect results. Did your dryer eat a brand new sock? No worries - stray singles can now become the perfect gift in just an hour. (Crafts n Things, 12/1/10 )
Socks Appeal author, Brenna Maloney, is a former Washington Post editor. Assigned to cover the recession and housing crises that was brewing in 2008, Maloney started making sock animals for her children as a stress reducer. Maloney found that the more traumatic her job got, the more creating a new sock animal each night seemed to help. Maloney's wit and candor in how she writes the instructions is hilarious. (Publishers Weekly )
Did your washing machine eat one of your favorite striped kneesocks, leaving you with a lonely orphan? Maloney has a plan for that sad sock. Perhaps there's a penguin, hamster, or octopus inside that yearns to be free, and with a few snips and some simple sewing, you can make it so. Her collection takes the classic idea of the sock monkey and makes it into something new using basic techniques and imagination. Maloney's style is very informal-it's like reading the inner monolog of a craft blogger-and this will either charm you or distract you, depending on your tolerance for quirk and personal stories. Most of the projects are easy enough for (supervised) children, but adults who like a little whimsy won't be disappointed, either. (Library Journal )
If you love these adorable sock penguins, then check out the entire collection of irresistibly sweet sock critters. Turn your favorite socks into adorable bunnies, kittens, hamsters, turtles, lions and more! Included are step-by-step photos for picture perfect results. Did your dryer eat a brand new sock? No worries - stray singles can now become the perfect gift in just an hour. (Crafts n Things, 12/1/10 )
About the Author
Brenna Maloney started making sock bunnies as baby gifts. After losing count of the rabbits she had made she realized there were loads of other critters ready to be created.
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By day, Brenna is an award-winning journalist. A long-time editor for The Washington Post, she is currently the editor of National Geographic Explorer magazine. By night, Brenna stays up late making odd things from socks and eating entirely too many Junior Mints. She lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband and two young sons.
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
At the risk of thrusting a fluffy pink arrow through my he-manliness, I feel compelled to reveal the utility of Maloney's Socks Appeal. I bought it as a gift for a pregnant neighbor, and yet soon found myself flipping through the pages instead. Suddenly a realization: I can do this. I can make a sock critter for my own kin (tears of love from my daughter, massive bonus points from my wife, a win win!). And so I tackled "the hamster," the little cutie on the cover (minus the argyle). Before you can say Renaissance man my daughter had a new favorite lovely. And through no skill of my own; the instructions in Socks Appeal are smartly illustrated--there's a photo accompanying every move (take note, cookbooks). If you want to get your hubby man involved in making some arts and crafts for the kids, this is the book to do it.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Who knew you could make so many different types of stuffed toys from socks? In this whimsical, lavishly photographed craft book, Brenna Maloney comes up with everything from hamsters to mermaids and jellyfish, all fashioned from ordinary socks.
The text is clear and concise, with detailed, step-by-step directions and gorgeous color photographs by Chuck Kennedy, to help you keep your project on track from start to finish, even if you're only a novice at sewing. Best of all, the book is divided into sections, offering easy projects the kids can do as well as more challenging ones for the adults.
Fun rainy-day reading for families, and a great gift for those crafty types on your list!
The text is clear and concise, with detailed, step-by-step directions and gorgeous color photographs by Chuck Kennedy, to help you keep your project on track from start to finish, even if you're only a novice at sewing. Best of all, the book is divided into sections, offering easy projects the kids can do as well as more challenging ones for the adults.
Fun rainy-day reading for families, and a great gift for those crafty types on your list!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Kindle Edition
i made a super cute bunny with this book and im only 12! any one can do it i tell ya. and its so fun. if u like sock monkey then you absolutly love this book
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is my fav Brenna Maloney Sock Book!
So many little cuties to make in your spare time. I think I like this one better than "Sockology." You be the judge. I bought both and it was worth it.
Published 15 days ago by Dooney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Socks Appeal
This product arrived promptly, and in great condition. The author's notes were so fun, that I forgot to pick a project. That did not last long...I am very pleased with this item.
Published 3 months ago by Carla Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funky Animal Photos, Funny Commentary Are Good for Browsing
My favorite "funky friend" from this book, SOCKS APPEAL, is the Hamster (shown on the cover). However, I also loved the Snake (easiest), and was delighted by the Jellyfish (made... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lynne E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
I had reviewed this book in a store before hand so I already knew what to expect. The book arrived in good condition and is was clean. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tamika M Massey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Socks appeal
Enjoyed this book have made quite a few of the animals, the kids love it and want to make some or want me to make them
Published 9 months ago by Jeg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun projects and clear directions
This books has very very cute projects. They propose a range of difficulty from beginners to experienced. Read more
Published 16 months ago by snow2827
2.0 out of 5 stars
Annoying writing style; not for kids
I bought this as a gift for a young girl, but as I looked through it, I realized I wouldn't be comfortable giving it to her. Read more
Published 17 months ago by GH
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and Friendly and Totally Do-Able
This book is great. The author is witty and engaging, the directions are simple, the process is well-photographed, and the ratio of effort (low) to result (very high and very... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Emily Briley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sit Down & Have Some Fun with Socks!
My washing machine eats socks! I know yours does too! Not to worry
anymore. I know what to do with the leftover ones. Hamsters, lions,
mice and penguins! Read more
anymore. I know what to do with the leftover ones. Hamsters, lions,
mice and penguins! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Dona Reynolds
4.0 out of 5 stars
A sock drawer full of fun
The way Brenna has written this book is just wonderful, a crafter with a good sense of humour always makes projects seem even more fun than they look. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Kel
