One of his most constant playmates was a roguish Sock Elephant. We decided to use this packed pachyderm in some of our ads in other magazines and once again the response was greater than we had dared expect. That settled it. We decided to change a “little while” into “now” and publish this book.
We have used the Nelson Red Heel socks for most of the animals, dolls, puppets and novelties in this book for many reasons. One very good reason is that the red heel lends itself to the creation of lovable toys. The brown body gives the feeling of warmth that a stuffed toy must have and the white ribbing and toes provide material for faces, feet, hands, etc.
Another good reason is that the Nelson Red Heel socks are quite inexpensive, selling for about 30c a pair and even less in lots of one dozen or more. These prices vary somewhat throughout the country. That brings us to our third good reason. They are nationally sold and can be found in many variety, dry goods and chain stores. They can also be ordered through many mail order houses.
All you need are some socks, scrap materials for stuffing and clothing plus a steady eye to thread a needle. The instructions have been written as simply and made as complete as possible. Pick out your toys, thread your needle and start. And, to make it even more fun, vary the features, the trimmings and clothes to bring out your own creative abilities and personal touches.
To a Monkey 2 SOCK ANIMALS Red Heel Monkey 5 Elephant 7 Teddy Bear and Daschund 8 Polar Bear and Piggy 9 Donkey and Pony 10 Kitten and Puppy 11 Bunny 13 Squirrel, Chipmunk and Begging Dog 14 Kangaroo and Baby Puppet Kangaroo 15 SOCK DOLLS Scrappy 17 Doll Instructions 19 Girl Doll and Pixie 20 Soldier and Engineer 21 Dutch Girl and Scotch Lass 22 Mexican Boy and Chinese Boy 23 Eskimo Boy and Hula Girl 24 Cowboy and Indian 25 Red Riding Hood and Robin Hood 26 Santa Claus and Clown 27 CLOTHING AND SPECIAL EFFECTS Jackets and Aprons 28 Pants and Skirts 29 Shoes and Boots 30 Hats, Caps and Hoods 31 Hair and Facial Expressions 32 Tips and Tricks 33 FINGER PUPPETS Witch 35 Katie and Jamie 36 Pirate and Indian 37 Lion and Billy Goat 38 ARM PUPPETS Crocodile and Variations 39 Clown and Ringmaster 40 PUPPET SKIT AND CHARACTERS Skit—Phineas Rides Again 41-42 Susie Starfish and Phineas Fish 42 Clem Clam, Sheriff Sam Sponge, Oily Oliver Octopus and Louie the Lobster 43 SOCK NOVELTIES Penguin and Duck 45 Double Dolls 46 Owl Pillow and Humpty Dumpty 47 Hobby Horse and Weenie Doll 48