Sock Monkey
The Original Rockford Red Heel® Monkey Sock
The Original Rockford Red Heel® Monkey Sock is the world's most iconic sock. The sock has a long history dating back all the way to the 1880s as the Original Rockfords. We acquired the landmark brand in 1992 and have expanded the line to offer not only the crafting socks, but also wearable Merino wool, hand-wear and accessories. Plus, on this site we offer a collection of toys and crafting accessories.
The Original Rockford Red Heel® Monkey Sock
Fox River acquired the landmark the Original Rockford Red Heel® sock brand, when Nelson Knitting Mill closed its doors in 1992. The Original Rockford Red Heel is a significant part of America’s industrial past. John Nelson of Rockford, Illinois developed the first seamless sock-knitting machine in 1869 that started the sock boom and Nelson Knitting Mill in 1880. Nelson added the iconic red heel to his socks in 1932 to stand out in the sea of imitators of his seamless Rockfords. A genuine sock monkey still can only be made from the copyrighted Original Rockford Red Heel, the only sock with a knit-in red heel.
FREE SOCK MONKEY PATTERNS
Since 1955, the Original Sock Monkey Pattern has been included with every pair of Original Rockford Red Heel Socks. You can also download the pattern here for free. You will still need socks, stuffing, scissors, thread and a needle to make your own monkey.
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