Sock Angel Doll For Every Season

Make a super sweet sock angel doll for any season or occasion.

Follow the easy DIY directions to create a treasure of your own and one that works for anytime of the year.


 Many years ago, on one of those lazy, hazy Saturdays, before kids, I found myself wandering around a local craft fair, in search of something fun for Christmas.

I came across a woman selling the most darling Christmas sock angels, so I scooped one up.

It's been true love ever since...from both the perspective of a holiday decor junkie and a crafting enthusiast.

She's a genius little creation and one of the items that makes Christmas feel like Christmas in my home.


 So, understandably, I'm always sad when it's time to pack her up.

Then this year, I thought why should I pack her up? I have angels all over the house, year round.

With a little alteration, I could make my own sock angel (on my crafty to do list for years ~ especially since I could never track down the lady who made them again!) and she could hang out with me every season!!

With a basic sock angel doll pattern and the right seasonal placement or accessories, the possibilities were truly endless.

Fabulous.

 Snowy Winter Angel


 Cute Valentine Angel


Country Kitchen Angel


Thanksgiving (or all year round) Give Thanks Angel


Traditional Christmas Angel


Hey, why stop there?

Add a diploma for a Graduate Angel, a tiny teddy bear for a Welcome Baby Angel, a veil for a Bridal Angel, a small gift for a Birthday Angel.

You get the idea.

How To Make A Sock Angel Doll

Of course, my process started with a few pairs of white tube socks.

I originally bought dollar store socks. No good...they were too thin, the weave was opening up and I knew right away they wouldn't work.


Here's the rest of the supplies I used.

Some I purchased (with coupons of course), others I already had on hand in my craft cabinet.

1. Fill

The first step was to stuff the head with Poly-fil.

I used enough in the toe area of the sock to create a nice, round head.

2. Tie

I tied it off with white thread to keep the stuffing in place.

3. Paint

In order to paint the heads, I stretched the sock over a one liter seltzer bottle.

It was a full bottle so it would hold the weight of the stuffed sock.

I used a fairly large bristle brush to apply a flesh colored craft paint. I did not use fabric paint.

4. Dry

Drying these suckers was the tricky part.

I needed a way to suspend them, so I grabbed a clothespin banner I had in my stash, tied it to the handles of my desk cabinets and strung them up. They looked a little creepy, but it worked.

I left them overnight to completely set.

My kids were not happy about this.

5. Stuff

In the morning, I stuffed the bottom half of the sock with more poly-fil and a few scoops of poly pellets for weight.

I have to say this was a messy job. I have never worked with the pellets before and they can get everywhere if you're not careful.

I was not careful. At first anyway.

There was a definite learning curve. Eventually, I got smart.

Psst...I got even smarter when I made my adorable sock snowman and devised a quick trick. It was also a great project for my unused dollar store socks. 

6. Sew

I stitched the majority of the bottom up FIRST and then cut away the extra sock, so the pellets would not escape.

Then I cut the rest away and finished the stitching. I used embroidery thread for a stronger hold.

7. Glue

To cover the seam, I added a small round felt circle to the bottom of the sock angel.


Now, I am sure there are other ways to do this craft, for example, stuffing from the bottom up and sewing up the head instead.

That may even work better when it comes to those tricky pellets, but I am just sharing the process I used based on the doll I had at home.

Once the basic construction was done, I was able to have some fun!

8. Decoate

I added moss to her head, a small halo from a cheap garland I picked up in the Christmas aisle, ribbon wings, a ribbon neck bow and button adornments on her sock "dress".


I used more craft paint and a very small brush to add eyes and a heart shaped mouth.


I have a new friend who can hang out with me all season long and I am thrilled.

I can't say that this is the easiest craft I have ever done, while not complicated, it was time consuming...especially since I made six of them.

It's also not a neat craft.

The moss gets everywhere and sticks to the side of the glue gun. And your fingers. And the countertop.

Next time - Ha! Next time - I would definitely make this little girl in a box, so the stray pellets and moss would all be contained.

The paper I laid down to craft on was definitely not the best way to control the mess. Just a little tip...

Now, I am off to grab a cup of hot water, sweep up that moss and stare at my brand new sock angel for a bit.

And enjoy that fact that I will not putting her away!

Do you craft with socks?

Hey check out my other sock angel! This one's an ornament.