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John Murphy's sock creations have been featured in such publications as the Washington Post and Readymade magazine. Crafters with a sense of humor, a taste for the weird, wacky, and way-out, and a hunger for the outrageous will find themselves captured by this wildly creative menagerie of sock monsters.

Possessed of irresistible charm, these creatures offer all the inspiration anyone needs to transform cast-off socks into wickedly funny toys. There's Claude with his perplexed expression and tiny tail that stands at full attention. Jordan's always on the prowl; he's got three eyes, so nothing escapes him. And there's something really odd about Estelle. Maybe it's her silly conical head balanced precariously on four tiny feet--or perhaps it's just that she's always sticking out her bright red tongue. Great instructions and charming illustrations make it easy to bring these unique personalities to life. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

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  • Paperback: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Lark Books; illustrated edition edition (June 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1579906109
  • ISBN-13: 978-1579906108
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,356 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you buy only one sock monster instruction book this year..., June 27, 2005
Suitable for people who are indifferent to patterns, are novice sewers*, like to improvise, like to recycle, or just like their soft toys weird. Great for experienced sewers who really don't want another bleeping monkey. There are patterns for a half-dozen or more creatures, and then the reader is encouraged to design her own, thanks to the inclusion of a nice gallery section of Mr Murphy's other creations, and suggestions for leftover parts. And there's a comic.

*That's people who sew. Not newly-laid pipe.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars not your momma's sock monkees....., August 6, 2006
I found this book by accident and am so glad I did. If you are someone whose been crafting for years and looking for something NOT mainstream,but funky, funny and quirky-then this neat, inexpensive book is for you.
If you consider yourself offbeat-you may think you found your forgotten twin in John Murphy. If, however, you are more about "Martha Stewart" perfection-then I can say without a doubt that this is not the book for you:).

The art is great, the instructions good-he tells you which critters to start with and which are more complex. While not having patterns, the descriptions, and beasties themselves show, patterns are not what this book is about. Hey, the fact that this book was made by a guy AND has a comic in the back should sell you right there:)

So here is the book to make your order go over $25 you've been looking for. Buy it today.
5 stars!
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Weird and Wonderful!, December 21, 2005
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This is a great book. The author has a great sense of humour and a wonderful imagination. If you have a skewed sense of the odd and bizarre, then this book is for you. The patterns/directions are quite simple to follow and the results are hysterical fun!
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4.0 out of 5 stars helps get the creative juices flowing
I am a novice, so this book helped me see how to create more of a body shape and keep the stitches hidden if that is the look I wanted. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Angela Weeks

5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky, fun, and instructional!
Great book, it has an edge to it---not your typical crafting book. I loved the photos, can't comment on the instructions---this was just a fun purchase.
Published 5 months ago by Kathleen B. Latimer

5.0 out of 5 stars I am in l-o-v-e, love!!!
This book is just plain fun! I have never cared for sock-monkeys at all. I've always thought they were boring. These characters, though, have won my heart. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Grufman

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, fast and easy
This book has patterns for stupid sock creatures (aka sock monsters). Here's what's cool about it: no measuring required, patterns are fast and easy (I made one of the tougher... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sprinting Yogini

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Book
This book is worth the price for the entertainment value alone even before you ever try making one of the creatures. I bought this for my wife for Christmas and she loved it!
Published 10 months ago by Tool Guy

5.0 out of 5 stars Stupid Sock Creatures Book Rules!!!!
This book rules!!!! Well done, John Murphy!!! I never knew you can make into incredible and cute creations with just a pair or two of socks????!!!! Pure Genius!!! Read more
Published 11 months ago by The Ideal Baker

5.0 out of 5 stars A great sewing book to bring out the artist in you....
This book got me really going on hand sewing, my mom had only taught me the blanket stitch may years ago. They are all great monsters with huge attitudes. Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. Phillips

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm in Love
I've owned this book for a few years now. My son and I totally love creating our own monsterpieces. The directions are easy to follow. Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. Junier

5.0 out of 5 stars Much enjoyed - hours of laughs
Bought this book as a gift for my 30-something brother and he and his friends enjoyed hours of raucous laughter while using the book to create many of their stupid sock creatures... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Wendi

4.0 out of 5 stars Beyond sock monkeys
The first time I saw a sock monkey, I thought it was one of the coolest things I had ever seen and immediately went out to buy a pair of socks in order to make one. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Genevieve Hayes

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