Sock Dogs

Materials:

pair of above ankle length socks
matching thread (sock color)
sewing needle
scissors
3 buttons (one pair for eyes, one for nose)
small bag polyester fiberfill
sewing machine
dried lavender

Steps:

1. Turn one sock inside out to make the body and hind legs.

2. Flatten the sock so that the heel is facing up. Note: The heel will form the dog's rump, and the toe forms the neck.

3. Use the length from the opening of the sock to the heel to create the hind legs.

4. Turn the sock right side out and stuff with fiberfill and lavender.

6. Bend a leg forward and stitch the fold to the body to pull the leg forward. Repeat with the other leg (figure C).

7. Bend the end of one leg forward and hand stitch to create a paw. Repeat with the other leg (figure D).

8. Bend the sock's toe back toward the rump and hand stitch the fold to pull the fabric up and create a neck (figure E).

9. Create the ears, head, and front legs with the second sock.

a. Cut off about 2-1/2 or 3 inches of the toe at a slight angle, less than 90 degrees, so the edge of the sock with heel is slightly longer than the opposite edge. Note: Save this portion for the ears.
b. Create the head by starting at the center of the heel and measuring about 3 inches toward the opening of the sock. Cut through the width of the sock to remove the excess length. Note: Save the excess portion for the front legs.