How to Make a Sock Puppet
- WARNING: This activity requires use of a hot glue gun. Adult supervision recommended!
- This is a fun activity for bored kids stuck inside!
Gather Supplies
- Pack of socks
- Googlie eyes
- Yarn
- Hot glue gun
- Glue sticks
- Markers
- Pipe cleaners
- Scissors
Plug in Glue Gun
Plug in hot glue gun (may take a few minutes to heat up).
Choose Sock & Place on Hand
Choose a sock from the package.
Place sock on hand, heel-side on palm of hand (as shown in picture).
Mark Eyes and Hair
Mark on the sock where you want the eyes.
Mark the hairline about an inch above the eyes (as shown in picture).
Glue on Eyes
Put glue on back of the googlie eye and place on mark.
Make Wig
Choose preferred color of yarn.
Rap yarn around all four fingers until you reach your preferred amount of hair and cut.
Cut a smaller piece of yarn to tie the looped yarn in the middle.
Glue on Hair
Put glue on the knot in the middle of wig and then place on mark.
Finish Hair
Cut the loops of hair to make strands.
Make Eyebrows
Cut pipe cleaners to preferred length.
Glue on Eyebrows
Put glue on eyebrows and place above eyes.
Color Mouth
Choose a marker and color both grey parts of the sock (toe and heel area) that together will make the mouth.
Finish
Place sock on hand and have fun with your new sock puppet!