project 4 :: Little Heroes Preschool Burn Camp
Project number four is here! But first let me take a moment to explain what’s happening behind the scenes. Jade (our fearless Craft Hope leader) is very pregnant at this time. Also, the deadline for the Craft Hope book is quickly approaching (about the same time as the baby.) So, needless to say, Jade needed to take something off of her plate to concentrate on the task at hand – baby, family and book.
With that said, let me introduce myself… my name is Marjorie and I’ll be your Craft Hope contact for project number four. I met Jade through this crazy world of Internet and we quickly became “bloggy friends.” I’m very excited about this next project for Craft Hope and I’m looking forward to what this community of crafters can accomplish for our next chosen charity.
The next Craft Hope project is one that will take place right here in the United States and holds a dear place in my heart. It will benefit the smallest of burn victims through the Firefighters Burn Institute in Sacramento, California. Not only do we live in the area, my husband is a firefighter and is very excited about this next project, too. September 25-27, the institute is holding a camp for the kids and their families called Little Heroes Preschool Burn Camp.
What are we making you ask? Sock Monkeys! The beloved sock monkey and maybe, just maybe… a firefighter sock monkey. The firefighters are a big part of the camp and the Firefighters Burn Institute, so it would be great if we could figure out a way to make a sock monkey with a firefighters helmet. You’re up for the challenge, aren’t you? I thought so.
I have been continually amazed by the blessings that have been bestowed by this community here at Craft Hope. It’s truly amazing what we can do if we work together. Please leave a comment to join in this next exciting adventure of Craft Hope.
Many Blessings, Marjorie
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Update: There have been a lot of questions/comments about what kind of sock monkey to make and if it needs to be a traditional sock monkey. Any color sock monkey that you make will find a home with a child who will love it; I’m sure. The wonderful thing about the creative women at Craft Hope is that you all have great ideas and it’s so fun to see what you come up with for every project. If you can figure out a way to make your monkey a “firefighter” in some way, then great! If not, then no worries – it will be loved all the same.
Craft Hope Nest is a great place to exchange ideas, post patterns and ideas for the sock monkeys. Some have said they need a tutorial and others have said that they have one… thank you in advance for any help you have in this area! Also, we will have a tutorial posted on our site soon!
The deadline for the sock monkeys is September 18th.
Marjorie Dolley on August 6th 2009 in little heroes preschool burn camp, project 4
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Liz responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 1:27 pm #
Yay! How fun! Count me in for a couple at least. Thanks!
Lyndsey Coons responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 2:00 pm #
I would love to participate. I am sure I can do a few!! I have wanted to learn how to make them and this will push me to do it!!
Adrienne responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 2:19 pm #
How ironic. I have three pink sock monkeys that I never did finish … I just needed some inspiration. Count me in for 3 girly girl monkeys.
Bianca responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 2:28 pm #
I’ve never made a sock monkey but I am up for the challenge – a great excuse to learn how! Count me in for a couple.
Rhiann responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 2:32 pm #
I’d love to help out! I missed the last project’s deadline, so I’m looking forward to being a part of this one!
Vicki responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 2:33 pm #
I want to make one! Can they be made from any color of socks, or do you want the original brown ones made from the red heel socks?
Sophie Begonia responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 2:55 pm #
Count me in for at least a pair of monkeys.
Beth responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 3:04 pm #
I’ll start my sock monkeys this weekend! I think they’ll be cute with little firefighter costumes.
sarah responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 3:18 pm #
i would love to!! anyone wanna track down a free pattern for me? and ditto to what kind of sock should i use??
Leigh responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 3:20 pm #
How wonderful!!! I second the question on sock color- Do they have to be the standard sock monkey socks in the link?
Heather responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 3:27 pm #
What a great cause – and so relevant to me right now – my brother was burned this summer on his lower legs – he suffered from 2nd degree burns and just go out of the hospital yesterday. I will be blogging about this as well as participating.
Jaime responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 3:30 pm #
How fun! definitely count me in for one or two!
Cheryl responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 3:43 pm #
Oh, how fun! I’d love to participate. I even have a free pattern somewhere I could share.
Mama Mel responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 4:04 pm #
OMG!!! This project couldn’t be more perfect for me!! I am so excited! I recently started making sock monkeys, and am having so much fun making them! I already have a bunch of socks, so I’ll be SOOOO happy to make a bunch of monkeys!
Lori responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 4:17 pm #
I’m so excited to join in. I’ve always wanted to try my hand at a sock monkey or two. yay!
Jessica Allen responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 4:35 pm #
Well, I am a Sock Monkey expert, having made over 300 in the last year now! So I would be more than happy to donate a few of my Sock Monkey family to such a wonderful cause. I love the idea of using craft to not only bring people together, but to help one another as well.
Kathleen responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 4:48 pm #
My daughters and I are happy to make sock monkeys!
Hannah Cotten responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 4:53 pm #
I have no idea how to make one, but I’ll give it a try!
La Yen responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 4:56 pm #
I am on it! I hope someone figures out the fireman aspect and shares it with us!
Cheryl responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 5:10 pm #
I am in on this also, i will give it my best. please share any easy patterns, love, cheryl
Cherry responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 6:22 pm #
I’d love to help – Anyone have a pattern they can share with me?
Sarah responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 6:31 pm #
I’ve never made a sock monkey, but I’m definitely up for this. I’ll do my very best!
Sarah
Jennifer responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 7:03 pm #
I will do this!
Linda responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 8:37 pm #
How fun! I love to participate!
jen duncan responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 8:53 pm #
Perfect. I’d love to join in. A sock monkey is on my short list of things I haven’t yet made.
Melynda responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 9:21 pm #
Oh, how fun! I’ve never made a sock monkey, and now I’ve got a good reason to do something interesting with it!
Melisa responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 10:27 pm #
i’m in!
Skye responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 10:39 pm #
Count me in!!
Stacy H. responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 10:49 pm #
count me in too!
Jen C. responded on 06 Aug 2009 at 10:52 pm #
I’d love to join this project! Never made a sock monkey before, but nothing like the present!
Paula responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 12:12 am #
Please count me in! Sock Monkey’s have been on my list of “want to makes” for quite awhile now. This is just the inspiration I need!
Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 6:56 am #
What a great idea! I live about 30 miles from the home of the Sock Monkey – Rockford, Illinois. They even have a Sock Monkey exhibit in the local museum. Rockford is where the sock were originally manufactured.
If anyone is interested, there are a number of artists offering Sock Monkey crochet patterns on Etsy!
Thanks for doing this.
Kim McNiece responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 7:35 am #
I’m excited to try!!
alana responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 8:00 am #
WOW . . . how fun! Count me in, as soon as I can find a pattern. How do those of us who want patterns contact those participants who have offered patterns?
One Red Robin » In My Creative Space responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 8:13 am #
[...] Speaking of sock monkeys, Craft Hope has annnounced Project #4! You guessed it – they are asking for handmade sock monkeys, which will be donated to preschool-aged burns victims attending a special camp in Sacramento, California. For all the details, please click on over here. [...]
Kristin responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 8:25 am #
I have never made one, but my 3-year-old and I are up for the challenge. It will be a great project for us to “share” in.
Bobbi responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 9:03 am #
I am sure I missed it somewhere – where is the address to mail my monkeys? Thank you!
Excited to participate!
Bobbi
Anna responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 9:09 am #
I’ve never tried making one, but I’ll give it my best shot! Count me in for sure
Darcy responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 9:55 am #
Count me in! Thanks for taking this on while we’re all thinking good thoughts for Jade and her baby!
grace responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 12:50 pm #
I would like to do this. I have made sock monkeys in the past the traditional way but don’t have access to the brown/red socks. I found some cheap long (3 pair for $3.50) socks on sale at Target this morning. Stripes and solids.
Sounds like a great cause. Thanks.
Meredith responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 1:05 pm #
Sounds like a wonderful cause, count me in for at least one monkey!
McKenzie responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 2:27 pm #
How fun! I’m in. Count on at lest a couple from me.
Lauren responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 2:42 pm #
Sounds like fun! I’m going to try to get my church group in on the action.
Natalie responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 3:09 pm #
I am in for a couple of monkeys!
Love the project and purpose.
Emily responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 3:44 pm #
I am excited about participating this time around since I found your website so late in the last project.
Mary Deihl responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 6:49 pm #
count me in! I’m happy to help.
mary
Nichole K responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 7:20 pm #
What a small world…I just bought some sock monkey fabric!!! I can’t wait to use it, now! I am looking forward to this project, as my husband is a firefighter as well- and burn foundations are near to our heart! let me know where to send them…thanks so much- Nichole K.
Kait responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 7:46 pm #
Sock monkeys!!! How perfect!
(I have a strange love for the little guys).
I am going to get moving straightaway!
Lisa Scandrette responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 9:27 pm #
Count me in! It will be an excuse to try the sock monkey pattern by Evelyn Clark that I’ve always wanted to make!
Christine Dallimore responded on 07 Aug 2009 at 9:43 pm #
Totally count me in!!!!
susan the shoppe owner responded on 08 Aug 2009 at 4:10 am #
Perhaps you will think this is a silly idea/solution, but maybe not.
I just found a party supply store that sells mini firefighter/fire chief hats for $.49 each. The shipping charges are almost more than the actual cost of the hats, but I would be happy to purchase some for this project. I can only purchase 25 (I wish I could purchase more!), but perhaps others can do the same?
Here’s the link:
http://www.acepartysupplies.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C61898&CartID=1
Let me know what you think, please!
Susan
Elizabeth responded on 08 Aug 2009 at 7:32 am #
I’m so in! I LOVE sock monkeys! I made one for my nephew when he was born and now at nearly two, he refuses to go to sleep without his “oo-oo-ee-ee.”
Care responded on 08 Aug 2009 at 8:36 am #
How closely should we stick to the “Monkey” part? Is it okay to branch out to include other sock creatures?
I’m excited to try this project!!
Any leads on good socks?
mary hall responded on 08 Aug 2009 at 9:53 am #
I’m in for my first ever sock monkey!
val responded on 08 Aug 2009 at 11:05 am #
Count me in for project 4!
BTW, Hobby Lobby carries ‘red heel’ brand socks.
Each pack comes with 2 pair of socks AND directions to create your sock monkey. Cost is 9.99. However, right now, they have a 40% off coupon you can print online
Robin (rsislandcrafts) responded on 08 Aug 2009 at 12:41 pm #
Great project! I have a sock monkey hanging out here looking for a new home
rhooby responded on 08 Aug 2009 at 8:43 pm #
this looks like a lot of fun! sock monkeys are timeless. count me in!
Sandra responded on 08 Aug 2009 at 10:38 pm #
thanks for organizing- I’m in!
Tamara responded on 09 Aug 2009 at 1:22 am #
Wow! What a great cause.
As the owner of SockMonkey.net, I want to offer a discount link to anyone making a Sock Monkey for our little Heroes!
http://sockmonkey.net/Craft_Hope_Do_It_Yourself_Sock_Monkey_Kit.html
Tamara
susan the shoppe owner responded on 09 Aug 2009 at 3:07 am #
Hey everybody!!!
Tamara, the owner of http://www.sockmonkey.net just contacted me after I purchased a kit from her and shared this special link which she created just for Craft hope’s project #4!
You can get a sock monkey kit at a discounted price!
Here’s the link:
http://sockmonkey.net/Craft_Hope_Do_It_Yourself_Sock_Monkey_Kit.html
Yay!
charlotte responded on 09 Aug 2009 at 10:48 am #
yay, I’m here on time for a change- before the deadline! my daughter is a firefighter and I will be making this for sure….thanks so much for the great tutorials too.
Annette responded on 09 Aug 2009 at 5:36 pm #
Count me in too. Not sure if it’ll be one, two or three – but know that at least one little monkey for one little person will be on it’s way. What a phenomenal “project”.
Many Blessings to all of you who make up Craft Hope.
Emily responded on 09 Aug 2009 at 6:03 pm #
How fun! I would love to participate.
Heather responded on 09 Aug 2009 at 7:57 pm #
I definitely intend to participate in this.
Satsuki responded on 09 Aug 2009 at 8:49 pm #
I’ll be in this time around.
Kelly responded on 10 Aug 2009 at 7:18 am #
I would love to be a part of this. I just recently found this site and can’t wait to join in.
Kaitlyn responded on 10 Aug 2009 at 10:46 am #
I would love love love to participate in my first ever Craft Hope challenge. My brother is a firefighter and this is right up my alley.
Count me in for one.
Susan Slavin responded on 10 Aug 2009 at 12:24 pm #
I am delighted to participate! What a wonderful project. As a side note: (Niece) Molly, age 10 and (Grandaughter) Emily, age 8 spend lots of crafting time with me and I’ll be helping each of them sew a sock monkey to give to the project.
Greetings, Marjorie – good of you to step in and help Jade.
Prayers and best wishes out to Jade.
Junella responded on 10 Aug 2009 at 12:27 pm #
I am so happy to find you!!! I found this website a day before your last project and I absolutely love this CONCEPT!!!! It makes me giddy!
I’m in for the challenge. Never made one before but I am so willing to try. Will you have pictures up of other sock monkeys being made???
Count me in!
susan responded on 10 Aug 2009 at 1:08 pm #
I would love to be involved in this project! Please send me the mailing info.
Thanks!
Sinclair responded on 10 Aug 2009 at 4:34 pm #
I am new to your site, but I head Hoarders Unite Etsy team, and have made it our September challenge to join in your sock monkey project. I think it is a wonderful project, and am happy to get involved. I have blogged it at
http://naturewithme.blogspot.com
http://sharingourgifts.blogspot.com
http://hoardersunite.blogspot.com
Have a wonderful evening!
Tairay responded on 10 Aug 2009 at 6:05 pm #
Sign me up! Please.
Courtney responded on 10 Aug 2009 at 11:43 pm #
I’m all in! I’ve been wanting to make a sock monkey for a LONG time, what a perfect “excuse”.
Jenni responded on 11 Aug 2009 at 5:11 am #
please count me in!
T. responded on 11 Aug 2009 at 7:57 am #
I’ll make one too! Thanks!
Jenn G responded on 11 Aug 2009 at 8:26 am #
i’ve always wanted to make a sock monkey. count me in!
Gail responded on 11 Aug 2009 at 9:49 am #
Count me in.
Mary responded on 11 Aug 2009 at 10:17 am #
I would love to participate, thanks for putting it all together!
suzi benjamin responded on 11 Aug 2009 at 10:30 am #
I would love to make a sock monkey but I dont know how, can anyone help?
theary responded on 11 Aug 2009 at 10:52 am #
wooo, sock monkey. okay, i am so up for this challenge and i dont even know how to sew. LOL im excited to start.
Cindy D. responded on 11 Aug 2009 at 10:58 am #
Bought socks today! Add me to the list!
Kelly responded on 11 Aug 2009 at 1:21 pm #
I would love to be a part of this one! I was going to make sock monkeys for my nieces and nephew for Christmas so I might as well get a head start!
Cheyenne responded on 11 Aug 2009 at 2:14 pm #
I will do my best to make a sock monkey!
Amanda responded on 11 Aug 2009 at 7:57 pm #
Count me in- I’ll make some sock monkeys!
Vickie responded on 11 Aug 2009 at 10:30 pm #
My socks came in the mail today, can’t wait to get started. I love sock monkeys and I know the kids will, too.
Mary Deihl responded on 12 Aug 2009 at 3:45 am #
I’m planning to make two monkeys or so….where do we send them to?
thanks!
mary
Karin responded on 12 Aug 2009 at 6:44 am #
Hi Marjorie, how great that you are helping Jade out for now. I hope everything goes well with her and the little one.
I would love to participate again in this project! Please sign me up!
x Karin
Carrie responded on 12 Aug 2009 at 12:39 pm #
Woohooo! I am in!!
Ali responded on 12 Aug 2009 at 4:01 pm #
Count me in! I have been so inspired by this website that I am now trying to set up a similar thing in the UK.
QueenScarlett responded on 12 Aug 2009 at 4:57 pm #
Our Church Young Women group is interested in doing this for our service project. We’re in the Sac area – EDH.
We would love to be involved. Our lesson this Sunday is on Service… we want to introduce it to the girls at the same time. Would love details on where to mail the sock puppets…and perhaps… since we are local – if we can help deliver too.
Brigid responded on 12 Aug 2009 at 6:04 pm #
Count me in for a couple! I’ve been looking forward to contributing to Craft Hope, but I keep missing the announcements in time. I’m excited to participate!
chikaustin » Blog Archive » home sweet home responded on 12 Aug 2009 at 9:12 pm #
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Francesca responded on 13 Aug 2009 at 1:08 am #
This sounds like a great cause and I can’t wait to get started making a sock monkey!
Amanda responded on 13 Aug 2009 at 12:17 pm #
I’d love to participate. How do we find out where to send them?
jayna james responded on 13 Aug 2009 at 4:47 pm #
Hello,
I finished my monkey for Challenge 4. Where do I mail it to? My first project. I love this idea of outreach! Kudos!
Kelly Henderson responded on 14 Aug 2009 at 11:22 am #
I would love to contribute a sock monkey for your wonderful cause. I’ve been wanting to join in the fun over here at crafthope, but situations in my life wouldn’t allow for helping till now.
I’ve never made a sock monkey, so this should be a happy new crafting adventure!
Thanks,
Kelly
Scotti Oxford responded on 14 Aug 2009 at 12:20 pm #
Never made a sock monkey but count me in! I am assuming mailing instructions will be posted at some point?!? Glad I finally caught one before the deadline
Tanya responded on 14 Aug 2009 at 7:50 pm #
oooh,i’ll be doing this one for sure! i’va always wanted to make a sock monkey!
Alexis responded on 14 Aug 2009 at 11:35 pm #
I would love to put a smile on these kiddo’s faces! Count me in for a few!
abby responded on 15 Aug 2009 at 9:07 am #
I bought a pair of these socks years ago and never bothered to learn how to make a sock monkey. I guess it’s time to learn!
Count me in.
Samantha responded on 15 Aug 2009 at 2:15 pm #
If there’s still room for me, please count me in too. I’ve never made one, but it’s good to learn something new everyday, right?
loviesformybabies responded on 17 Aug 2009 at 5:37 am #
Please count me in. I’ve finished one, my first sock monkey and it turned out pretty good
so I’m excited to take another go. will you be emailing me the address to ship? thanks.
Matilda Lindgren responded on 17 Aug 2009 at 11:15 am #
Hi- I would love to take part!
Catie responded on 17 Aug 2009 at 7:02 pm #
i’ve never made one either, but i’ll try! i’m in for at least 1!!!
-catie
Kaylan responded on 18 Aug 2009 at 5:58 pm #
I have a sock monkey all ready to go. Can you let me know an address of where to send him? Thanks!!
Carrie responded on 19 Aug 2009 at 12:14 pm #
Would love to join in! My husband and I will work on at least two this weekend.
Carrie responded on 20 Aug 2009 at 1:16 pm #
I didn’t receive an email when I left a comment yesterday. Please email me at carriepooh@insightbb.com.
Tricia responded on 20 Aug 2009 at 10:36 pm #
My son and I are excited to join the craft hope effort. We got started on our monkey today!
Brianna responded on 21 Aug 2009 at 9:49 pm #
Hi! I would love to get involved, I just found your site, where can i find info on where to send completed monkeys?
THanks!
Nycole Wood responded on 23 Aug 2009 at 6:17 pm #
I would love to make one too – I’ve been watching the previous projects and it’s time to get involved!
Jinger responded on 23 Aug 2009 at 10:07 pm #
Count me in!
Elizabeth responded on 24 Aug 2009 at 2:07 am #
I’ll do a sock monkey!
[Crafty Monday] craft hope « responded on 24 Aug 2009 at 8:03 am #
[...] really like the idea of spreading the craft love… The current project is a sock monkey collection for a preschool burn camp. The deadline is September 18th. Anyone want to do this with [...]
Jessi responded on 24 Aug 2009 at 11:30 am #
I have two sock monkeys in the works. Please let me know where to send them. Thanks!
Rebekah responded on 24 Aug 2009 at 10:38 pm #
Count me in! I’ll make one for sure, maybe more. Never made a sock monkey so I’m not sure how many I can do.
LOVE this project, thanks!!
Jill responded on 25 Aug 2009 at 2:04 am #
I’d love to participate. Thanks!
proyecto solidario « xiqueta meva responded on 25 Aug 2009 at 3:07 am #
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Robyn responded on 25 Aug 2009 at 4:12 pm #
I would love to help!! I am going to make some!
Suzanne responded on 26 Aug 2009 at 12:14 am #
I am going to give it a try! Count me for at least one.
laurie responded on 27 Aug 2009 at 10:15 am #
I can make two monkeys
Please send me the mailing address – thanks!
laurie
Sharon responded on 27 Aug 2009 at 10:59 am #
Wonderful idea! I am going to try to make at least one!
Kym responded on 27 Aug 2009 at 12:15 pm #
I stumbled upon your blog by what I thought was accident until I started reading. I am always looking for fun ways to involve my five year old son both in fun craft projects and in ways we can share some of the abundant blessings that grace our lives. Just last week Sam saw a sock monkey and asked if we could make one. Could not be a more perfect project for us to jump in on. We’re both excited to help. Thanks for the inspiration and putting this together. Please fill us in on any details we need.
Natalie responded on 27 Aug 2009 at 3:38 pm #
I love making sock monkeys! Please count me in for two!
Cheryl responded on 27 Aug 2009 at 9:41 pm #
Hi there – my mom’s group is working on a set of monkeys to send. We should have them finished up next week. So many that are not ‘crafty’ are excited to do this project. Thanks for all that you do and I can’t wait for the next project too!
Karen responded on 29 Aug 2009 at 3:04 am #
I would love to make a sock monkey! And I want to attempt the firefighter hat too! Please send the information for mailing.
jennifer responded on 29 Aug 2009 at 2:37 pm #
i’ve been so inspired this week by the life of Ted Kennedy, but what to do? i’m not ready to run for congress, but maybe i could start with a sock monkey? sounds like a plan. hope you don’t have all you need, yet. if you get too many maybe you could have a charity sale?
anyway i’d like to join. off to raid the sock drawer…
m. thorn responded on 29 Aug 2009 at 11:30 pm #
this is a wonderful idea, and i’ve got a whole box of monkeys ready for you! please send me the address.
Rae responded on 30 Aug 2009 at 5:26 am #
trying to get some awesome knee socks from my roller derby league donated for this. Looking forward to participating in this one!
Sabrina responded on 31 Aug 2009 at 7:52 am #
Hello!
Can you please count me in for two. I have them ready to ship. Please let me know where to.
Thanks in advance.
allie swartzer responded on 31 Aug 2009 at 9:55 pm #
count me in!! gives me an awesome excuse to make those adorable little buggers :0) bless you so much much for heading this up!
Kathy F responded on 01 Sep 2009 at 7:17 am #
I had a sock monkey when I was a child, so much fun. Count me in for 1 or 2.
Ann responded on 04 Sep 2009 at 2:52 pm #
Wow! what a wonderful idea. I am away to buy a pair of funky socks to have a go at making a ‘Sock Monkey’. If it works out I will mail it to you. I found the tutorial which looks quite easy. Thanks for sharing and have a good weekend.
Holly Tessler responded on 04 Sep 2009 at 11:33 pm #
Hi! I have a pink sock monkey ready to go to a little girl for snuggling!! Thanks for this project. I don’t think I would have ever made one, if it hadn’t been for this opportunity! Let me know where to send it!!
Kylie Seldon responded on 07 Sep 2009 at 10:27 am #
My monkeys are almost done. Please let me know the address to mail them. I’ve had fun learning how to make them!!
Alicia Lopez responded on 08 Sep 2009 at 4:36 pm #
I would love to participate! I have one sock monkey completed, hopefully I will make a few more. Thanks!
Lia Taylor responded on 08 Sep 2009 at 7:49 pm #
What a wonderful thing to do! I would love to help, but I’m new to Craft Hope, so I’m feeling a bit naive. Where should the little monkeys be sent?
Nikki responded on 09 Sep 2009 at 3:24 pm #
I didn’t know if I was going to be able to get the project finished in time but I just finished it with time to mail it in. May I have the address for where to send my finished monkey?
Thank you!
Kay Bourke responded on 10 Sep 2009 at 9:06 am #
I would love to participate in the sock monkey drive as that is a craft I love to do. Please email me the address where to send the finished product.
What you are doing is wonderful!
Thanks, Kay
Kathleen responded on 10 Sep 2009 at 10:25 am #
I would love to participate! I hope I can get it sent off in time…though I am a pretty fast crafter
Let me know where to send, thanks!
Bree responded on 10 Sep 2009 at 12:54 pm #
I’m gearing up to make three monkeys. I’m so happy to help out!
Jolene Benedict responded on 10 Sep 2009 at 3:00 pm #
I was afraid to volunteer too soon, and then not be able to get a monkey done, but I am almost finished, so please count me in for one monkey (which is also my first!) Just let me know where to send the little guy!
Thanks!
Linda responded on 10 Sep 2009 at 10:52 pm #
Hi:
I too am finishing up my first attempt at a sock monkey. He actually looks quite handsome! Unfortunately I do not crochet, but maybe I can come up with a solution to give him a fireman’s helmet. Let me know where to send him.
Thanks,
Linda
Sock Monkeys! | Sophie Begonia responded on 12 Sep 2009 at 6:02 pm #
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Bree responded on 12 Sep 2009 at 7:32 pm #
I should have asked in my last post, could you send me the address?
Thanks!
laurie responded on 14 Sep 2009 at 11:00 am #
Just wanted you to know I’m sending out two monkeys on Wednesday from Maine – I hope they get there on time!!
Julie responded on 17 Sep 2009 at 2:27 pm #
My little girl monkey is done and ready to go! I just need the address so she can get there on time!
Paola responded on 19 Sep 2009 at 2:45 pm #
Oh darn…I just missed the deadline for project 4…this is such a fantastic idea…I love it! I hope I can join the next one.
Monkey Mail & More - Fly Through Our Window responded on 19 Sep 2009 at 2:59 pm #
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Susan Slavin responded on 25 Sep 2009 at 2:40 pm #
Oh! I hope we are able to see photos of monkeys at camp!!! Kudos to everyone – 227 monkeys – wow!
Craft Hope ~ Spreading Seeds of Hope, One Stitch at a Time : Crafting a Green World responded on 27 Sep 2009 at 12:21 pm #
[...] project 4 – little heroes preschool burn camp, project complete with sock monkey count: 227 [...]
Cannwin responded on 28 Sep 2009 at 7:24 am #
I recently became in charge of all the women’s social groups in my church and had the idea of creating a humanitarian/service group. Everyone seems to enjoy this idea so I was trying to come up with things we could do… then as if guided I bumped into your site through another-through another-through another (not sure exactly how I got here)
I’m loving it! tell me when the next project starts I’m ready to go!
Rebecca Rapport responded on 28 Sep 2009 at 11:38 am #
I think these are fantastic projects. Count me in!
Rebecca
alana responded on 02 Oct 2009 at 4:42 pm #
Jade,
It sounds as if project #5 is being lined up, so I’ve set in motion the possibility of a future project . . . I hope you don’t mind. I mentioned Craft Hope to Sara Ehlers, co-founder of A Broader View, (www.abroaderview.org), a catalytic organization for volunteers. (I hope to be volunteering for them at an orphanage in Ecuador next Spring.)
I’m not a ‘mover and shaker’ type person, but she and her husband are, and so are you . . . so! If you have any time – LOL – and are looking for potential projects, you might be interested in contacting Sarah and Oliver. If the two organizations connect, a project is identified, and it happens to involve the orphanage in Cayambe, Ecuador, maybe there is something I can do to help.
I hope all is well with your pregnancy/newborn.
Blessings, Alana
Sophie Begonia · Sock Monkeys responded on 17 Nov 2009 at 10:43 pm #
[...] made these for the Craft Hope project for the Little Heroes Preschool Burn Camp. I think they turned out pretty well. I didn’t use any one pattern in particular, but an [...]
craft hope » project 6 :: orphan foundation responded on 07 Jan 2010 at 8:00 pm #
[...] to be sent over in a crate by ship. That’s a lot of love sent overseas. We sent a gaggle of sock monkeys to children at a burn camp. We made quilts for homeless children in Michigan. We collected 3,904 [...]
Emily responded on 29 Jan 2010 at 3:59 pm #
OOOO! i wish i wasn’t too late.
could you maybe post addresses to send crafts even after the deadline? i would love to do something like that!