[Illustration: Fig. 1 · Fig. 2 · Fig. 3 · Fig. 4]
For Sock No. 1 follow Steps 1, 2, 3, 4 on page 39, but make the mouth
shorter.
HEAD: Cut 4″ from the toe of the second sock. Stuff lightly, but firmly,
so that it doesn’t get too heavy (Figure 1). Sew to the top of the first
sock, turning under the rough edges. Be careful not to sew the space
above the cardboard closed in Sock No. 1. Shape nice and round (Figure
2).
FEATURES: For eyes use large round or crescent-shaped pieces of felt
with bright buttons sewn on. Embroider exaggerated eyebrows. Use a big
bead or button for the nose. Colorful pom poms (see page 32) are sewn on
for sideburns. Cut a piece of bright red felt for an upper lip and sew
it to the top sock (Figure 3).
COSTUME: Add a cone-shaped hat (see Clown Doll on page 27) perched at a
rakish angle. To hide the arm, stitch a colorful ruffle around the
neck—being careful not to sew it so tight that you will have difficulty
getting your arm in the puppet (Figure 4).
ANIMATION: Slip the thumb into the bottom part of the mouth and the
fingers into the top.