86. DIY Sock Kitten

Here's another quick and easy project, great for kids, fun adults, and cat lovers. These cute little Sock Kittens are made with a pair of socks, needle and thread, and poly fill.

You'll need:

• A pair of ankle socks
• A pattern (see below)
• A fabric pen
• Scissors
• Needle and thread
• Poly fill
• Beads (for the eyes—optional)

Start with a basic pattern (you can copy this—either free-hand it or print the picture out & adjust the pattern to fit your sock). 

Flatten the sock, with the heal up and trace the head pattern onto your sock. The heal will be the kittens mouth):

On your second sock, do the same—only this time you'll trace the kitten's body. The heal on this piece becomes the kitten's tail end:

You'll also want to make a little tail.

Cut the pieces out and sew around the edges. Leave a space big enough to allow you to turn the pieces inside out. (Don't sew the end of the tail.)

Stuff your pieces with poly or fiber fill:

Sew the holes up and sew the pieces together:

Draw a little face on your kitten & use it as a guide for your needle and thread:

Source: Fab Art DIY

If you want more sock creature patterns or ideas, check out the Stupid Sock Creature books by John Murphy:

Return of the Stupid Sock Creatures Evolutions Mutations & Other Creations
by John Murphy (Trade Paperback)