wild or classic it
just takes one pair to transform
footwear to primate
red face stripes argyle
so many choices of style
paralyzed by choice
I go for the wild
the crazy the absurd just
don’t forget the tail
just takes one pair to transform
footwear to primate
red face stripes argyle
so many choices of style
paralyzed by choice
I go for the wild
the crazy the absurd just
don’t forget the tail
Today's haiku is brought to you by The Great Interview Experiment. I was interviewed by San Diego Momma, who requested an on the spot sock monkey haiku. I couldn't let it go to waste, so there it is. She also asked when I'm giving away another sock monkey, so I thought I would combine the two.
So, here it goes. Leave a comment and you will be entered to win yourself your very own wild sock monkey. I was going to go for a great blue/green argyle, but if you win and have special requests, I'm open to that as well (within reason). Voting ends Monday August 11th, at 10 PM Central Time (aka bedtime). I don't sell the sock monkeys, because I don't have enough time to make enough to sell. I do like giving them away however. If you want to buy one I do have some great suggestions of wonderful artists who do sell theirs, just let me know.
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Here it is, the socks before the monkey. I'm nowhere near organized enough to actually have it done.
Update: Looking for the winner, see here. (Don't want to look? It was Birdie, comment number 2)
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63 comments:
Cute haiku, and sock monkeys rock!
oooh! I love sock monkeys! I still have the one I carried around EVERYWHERE as a kid...
That's awesome that you could come up with that great haiku on the spot!
I have two little boys, so I guess they'll have to share the sock monkey if I win!!
I think my grandson needs to find out what a sock monkey is. I think he would love one. Thanks.
Sheila
chiliburger@icehouse.net
My daughter doesn't have a sock monkey and I think she would love one because she loves monkeys - I'll keep my fingers crossed for her!
Thanks!
xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com
You are very talented! My two little monkeys would love a stuffed little monkey to play with!
My oldest daughter collects monkeys. She would love this! solta(at)hotmaildotcom
I'd love a wild and crazy sock monkey to go with our plain and boring typical one!! Thanks for the chance!
I have a set of socks in my drawer for 6 years now ready to make a sock monkey for my son! Maybe I will make it this Christmas! Would love to win one of yours instead!
Cuteness! Count me in. :0)
Megret
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com
I love sock monkeys! My girls would really like this.
wow how cool i just love sockmonkeys i love to win this for my little one thanks
This is an omen from the stars above. Earlier today, I began to ponder sock monkeys for no apparent reason. Lo and behold, the sock monkey appears right here on your very blog in the form of a giveaway.
Thank Heavens you did not require a Haiku for entry; sock monkeys don't even know Haiku, silly girl.
I would LOVE to adorn my vanity with your handmade depiction of a sock monkey.
Thanks for the chance!
Blue/green argyle sounds great! I love argyle and blue and green.
Very good Haiku.
I am such a sucker for argyle...teehee.
Thanks!
Sock monkeys rule the world!
cmartin0055(at)aol(dot)com
I haven't seen sock monkeys in years and I'd love for my girls to have one to play with.
I would LOVE me a sock monkey for my little guy!!!!
Who doesn't love sock monkeys?!?!?
legacyofbrutalitysa{AT}gmail.com
Sock Monkeys are about the most loveable thing in the world!
I had a sock monkey when I was little, he went with me everywhere!I'd love to win one for my kids!
Oh my goodness, it would be great to win this!
3 young ones in this house, and no sock monkeys...we'd love to have 1!
sanna1999 at verizon . net
I would love one of these for my son. I am interested in those designers you know of!
Thanks
palmersf(at)bellsouth.net
poem and monkey both/
spread south. Ape does Dixie? Or/
Tijuana bound?
(We could comfort the homesick sock monkey here in Memphis on the anniversary of Elvis's death...)
(email through bloglink)
I love sock monkeys!
Thanks
We just adore sock monkey's, for us there is no problem with great blue/green argyle. Thank you so much.
brn2lisn {at} gmail {dot} com
I am stopping over from Blog the Recession and I'm so glad I did! Sock monkeys are great fun!
How generous of you! We'd love a sock monkey for play time. Our first baby is due in January and we're starting to collect items that will make the nursery and toy chest fun, useful and unique (without going overboard and having a bunch of 'stuff'). This would be a great addition, thanks!
laurachilton {at} hotmail {dot} com
Sock Monkeys are so sweet! My nephew would love it!
Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca
Sock Monkeys are such a classic!
gkstratos@yahoo.com
My monkeys would love a sock monkey!
Thanks!
kenzkween at hotmail dot com
I love the funky monkeys made out of socks! They're just so quirky cute. Thanks for giving one away!
thundercloudgirl[AT]hotmail[DOT]com
I would love to win a sock monkey for my little girl! I loved your Haiku, I'm not that good at it (I have the excuse English is not my first language). Thanks for the great giveaway!
ann dot guns at mac dot com
I've always felt shorted for never owning a sock monkey. Kind of sour to my parents for denying me that:) Maybe I'll get to finally experience one, secretly of course, with my girls.
Thanks for the awesome opportunity!
anavarre1331@bellsouth.net
My daughter loves monkeys but does not own a SOCK monkey! If I win she wins.
Ooh, I am dying to see what a green and blue argyle sock monkey would look like!
Ooh, I am dying to see what a green and blue argyle sock monkey would look like!
Sock monkey's are so cute! I would love to see one in green and blue argyle! jeepcutie82 at msn dot com
I wish I could come up with haiku like that. :-) I would love to win a sock monkey for my daughter - my husband has one from when he was a kid and I have a sock elephant so Jaedyn needs one now! (And unfortunately I do not sew)
I would be thrilled to have a multicolored one for Jaedyn, too! So special, I know it would be something very special to her, she loves stuffed animals already (she's three months old now).
Thank you for offering a giveaway, I think it's wonderful!
Lindsey
ladyufshalott at yahoo dot com
I love sock monkeys. I tried to make one for my kids, but failed miserably.
My children love two things: monkeys and pirates. I? Love handmade fiber art.
I would be so so SOOO excited to win a hand made sock monkey!
Can you show us a picture??
onlycancan at hotmail dot com
I loved the haiku when I asked you to write it and I still love it now!
And? A sock monkey! I want a sock monkey! (To remember the haiku by.) :)
Deb
I want a sock monkeeey! I won one when I was little, but the stupid cat went to the bathroom on it, and my mom threw it away. It was very traumatic.
Julie
blahblahmamablacksheep.blogspot.com
Sock monkeys are cute
the best kind of pet there is
nothing to clean up!
I want a sock monkey!
Sock monkeys - so fun!
dianna_ball@hotmail(dot)com
Did you say sock monkey? Loved the Haiku and would really love to win your special sock monkey for my daughter. The funny thing is the colors of the sock you are going to use are the colors of my daughter's bedroom decor. Thank-you for the contest.
My daughter is in a puppet phase and would absolutely love this:)
jceko77@yahoo.com
My 16-month-old can only make 4 different animal sounds right now. Luckily for her, growling is an appropriate noise for a lot of different animals. Monkey noises are her latest, so I'd love to win a sock monkey for her. She'd love it!
beccachristensen at hotmail dot com
I heart sock monkeys.
ksgerow AT gmail DOT com
Hello! What a great off the cuff sock monkey haiku! I am impressed. The colors of the sock that you are making the sock monkey from are wonderful. Please enter me in your delightful drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
I would love to have a sock monkey.
Amelia (Cocteau Twins have a song by that name),
Bravo to you for having the time to make a sock monkey with a toddler! I have a 34-month-old daughter and barely have time to breath with her sometimes!
I am not all into schmoozing to win contests, but just like everyone else here, I would love to have the wild sock monkey. So I guess here goes my schmoozing anyway...
My husband had a sock monkey as a child and I was hoping to buy one for our daughter some day, but just haven't yet. The design and color scheme of the sock is a great choice! I am so into unusual and quirky items. Normal can just be so boring after all! The argyle is cool because I can still remember the argyle socks my husband had on when I first met him at work all those years ago. I sort of had him pegged as a nerd based solely on those socks. Boy, was I wrong! He is just like me and likes unusual things (I guess that's why he loves me!!!).
Also, we long ago nicknamed our daughter "Funka Monka" (along with her many other nicknames, that is one of the regulars). We couldn't nickname her "Funky Monkey" because her aunt is nickname "Monkey." (On a side note, my nickname is "Goose!") We also call our daughter "Funka" and "Monka" for short sometimes.
That said, I would rename your wild sock monkey to the Funky Sock Monkey for our Little Funka Monka with Daddy's Crazy Argyle Socks!
Thank you for the opportunity!
I am going to sleep now. You should do the same! Sleep good, Momma!
What a fun giveaway - thanks for the chance! afdr3d@umkc.edu
An argyle sock monkey would rock!!!
I loveeee sock monkeys, and haiku! Amelia, your haiku is wonderful!
Am still waiting to actually own a sock monkey, and I'm hoping it will be soon! *winks* hehe
Thanks for this fab opportunity!
zlyn88 (at) gmail (dot) com
a sock monkey is
just what my monkey would need
to sleep through the night
Sock monkey Haiku
love to take the monkey home
perfect together!
I made a hakui too but yours was much better and I have never made a sock monkey but I always wanted one!
sock monkeys bring
a touch of whimsy to
a prosaic world
urchiken at gmail dot com
i have never had a sock monkey. i think my little one would really enjoy having one. i have seen them and they are very cute.
Wow. I'm not officially entering with this comment, since I know you and stuff, but DANG that's a LOT of comments! You go, girl!
argyle monkey
socks never been walked upon
my progeny smiles
yay for sock monkeys!!!
I've never had a sock monkey...maybe now is the time!
jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com
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