Vintage Nelson Knitting Co. Sock Monkey & Sock Elephant Instructions – Original For Sale

Authentic vintage instruction sheet from the Nelson Knitting Company, Rockford, Illinois, featuring directions for making the Red Heel Sock Monkey and Sock Elephant dolls. This is the original printed sheet that accompanied Rockford Red Heel socks — a collectible piece of Americana and craft Original Nelson Knitting Co. instruction sheet

Era: Mid‑century vintage

Content: Step‑by‑step directions and diagrams for both the sock monkey and sock elephant

Condition: Excellent vintage condition; clean, legible, no tears or stains. Light age‑appropriate paper toning only.

Material: Printed paper

Dimensions: Approx. 8.5\" × 11\" (folded pamphlet style)

Origin: Rockford, Illinois, USA

Perfect for collectors of vintage sewing ephemera, sock monkey enthusiasts, or anyone preserving Nelson Knitting history. Items stored in a climate controlled smoke free environment. We pack your items with care and ship fast. Thank you for viewing our Buy It Now listing.

### 🧵 A Note on Authentic Vintage Stock & PrepPlease note that these are genuine, vintage new-old-stock socks. Because they have been safely tucked away in long-term storage for decades, they may exhibit typical signs of age, such as slight storage stiffness, light dust, or a faint vintage scent.
To ensure the best possible results for your project, PRE-WASHING your socks before cutting or sewing is a highly recommended and important first step!
Pre-washing will:* Gently refresh the vintage fabric and remove any decades-old factory sizing or storage dust.* Relax and soften the classic cotton knit fibers, making them much easier to stretch, manipulate, and cleanly hand-sew.* Pre-shrink the cotton evenly so your finished monkey’s seams stay perfectly smooth and puckering-free for years to come.
We love leaving this authentic vintage prep step to our crafters so the socks arrive to you in their completely untouched, original historic state! (Tip: We recommend skipping the fabric softener during your pre-wash so your fabric marker lines glide on crisply and cleanly).Proud to be a Native American woman owned business.
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