Sock Animals
Sock Monkeys The original sock animal Created during the great depression from used socks
Rockford Red Heel Socks Nelson Company invented seamless socks. The socks were so popular that they started making the heel red to distinguish it from imitators.
Original Sock Monkey? We don’t know who made the first one. In the 1950’s and 1960’s they started to become popular. The Nelson company patented the sock monkeys and started including instructions on how to make them in each pack of socks.
Other Sock Animals
Tie Dye became popular in the U.S. During the 60’s
Tie Dye
Tie Dye A style of resist dying fabric. Used in many parts of the world. India, Japan, Indonesia, West Africa