This classic American sock monkey is affordable, easy to make and a ton of fun for crafters of all ages. You can use the traditional Rockford Red Heel socks or make one with bright colorful socks. The ...

My summer clean-out has really turned up a lot of old socks, and for a third week we’re doing another project for the kids using socks; and this week we’re making a classic favourite of kids… the sock ...

Area residents are invited on Saturday to celebrate and learn about a Rockford historical icon, the sock monkey.

Arlene Okun bought a cute stuffed monkey made out of a pair of socks at a gift store 16 years ago. That led to her seeking the plush primates on eBay and via flea markets, and eventually opening up a ...

Remember I'm Still Here by Emilia Evans-Munton has been confirmed as the world's largest sock monkey sculpture. Glasgow School of Art Guinness World Records has officially declared a sock monkey the ...

ROCKFORD (WREX) — Sock Monkey Madness, a one-of-a-kind annual event, returns as a celebration of the past by highlighting Rockford’s once thriving knitting industry and the iconic stuffed sock toy ...