Sock monkeys comfort Whatcom children in foster care
Here鈥檚 a recipe for smiles.
Ingredients: One pair of men鈥檚 wool work socks, size medium or large. Soft fill material. Used sweaters. Material for clothing small enough for a preemie baby.
Directions: Cut socks to make body parts for a monkey, with a red sock heel becoming the monkey鈥檚 red lips.
Sew or knit hats, sweaters, scarves, shirts, dresses and other garments to fit. Turn a piece of sweater into a monkey-size backpack. Make monkey-size pajamas. Put pajamas in backpack.
Result: One child who is trying to cope with abuse or neglect finds respite in the arms of a sock monkey made by hand.