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It's all about socks: Nelson Knitting Mills in Rockford Illinois made the first original
Rockford red heel® socks in 1880. The socks were intended to be work socks,
but in the early 1900's mothers started crafting these socks into sock monkeys
for their children. In 1920 Nelson Knitting Mills began including directions with
their socks on how to make sock monkeys. Nelson Knitting Mills was purchased
by Fox River Mills in 1992. Fox River Mills continues the tradition of including
sock monkey directions with every pair of red heel® socks.

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sock monkey making instructions
Rockford red heel® sock monkey
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Spark your creativity and create an original sock monkey!

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red heel socks

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only
$9.99 for two pair!

Socks are sold in packages of two pairs. Each package comes
complete with instructions for making a sock monkey.
This is not a kit, and you will need a
sewing machine to complete.

These socks are the Original Rockford Red Heel®
monkey socks that have been used by crafters for decades!

The socks are light weight crew socks of smooth flat
jersey knit stitch with an elastic top: 97% cotton, 2%
acrylic, 1% nylon, except 2% Lycra® spandex added
to tops. Machine washable.

Available in sizes:
Small, Medium, Large, and XL.

Actual size breakdown is as follows:
Small: Child size 6-7
Medium: Women's size 8-9
Large: Men's size 10-11
XLarge: Men's size 12-13
Note: Size large is most commonly purchased
by crafters for making sock monkeys.

 

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