Another home made alternative
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Our Homemaker's group is making Sock Monkeys for our community project. Another group is making crochet hats for the children who get the monkeys.
Many of the ladies were having a hard time turning the monkeys right side out.
I found 1/2 inch round PVC pipes (used for water) and DH cut them to about 7 inches long on the radial arm saw.
That piece of pipe and a chop stick or a pencil made a great turner - I got 17 turners for $5.
The Ladies are going to love them!
Many of the ladies were having a hard time turning the monkeys right side out.
I found 1/2 inch round PVC pipes (used for water) and DH cut them to about 7 inches long on the radial arm saw.
That piece of pipe and a chop stick or a pencil made a great turner - I got 17 turners for $5.
The Ladies are going to love them!
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I have one that I bought years ago that was on that line. Has a couple different size tubes. It works great. I never thought about making them myself. I love your idea. Really saves money also. I think I paid maybe $8 or $10 for mine back then but it was worth it to me. You are very creative & thank you for sharing!
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I purchased a set recently. Love your home made version! I will definitely keep it in mind if the ones I bought aren't the right size for my next sock monkey (or any other project). I want to make a couple sock monkeys for new DGDs before too long. Thanks for sharing!
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