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Sock monkey

A sock monkey is a stuffed animal that is made out of socks. These socks are usually made of wool and are either red or brown. The red sock monkey is the most popular one. The sock monkey has two legs, two arms, and a tail. The tail looks like a loop, and it is there so that the monkey can be hung up on a hook or a doorknob. The monkey also has a cute face with big eyes and a smile.

To make a sock monkey, you need to take a pair of socks, cut them, and sew them together. You then stuff the sock monkey with stuffing, such as cotton or beans, to make it nice and plump. You can also add some extra details, such as earrings, a hat, or a scarf, to make the sock monkey look even cuter.

Sock monkeys have been around for a very long time. They were first made in the 1930s during the Great Depression. People couldn't afford to buy toys for their children, so they made them out of things they already had, such as socks. Even though we now have many different types of toys, sock monkeys are still very popular even today because they are simple, cute, and fun to make.
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