ROCKFORD — What a joyride it’s been the past year for the nostalgic sock monkey. The cuddly doll that Rockford claims as its own creation has traveled national airwaves with a teddy bear ...

This classic American sock monkey is affordable, easy to make and a ton of fun for crafters of all ages. You can use the traditional Rockford Red Heel socks or make one with bright colorful socks.

“Avid sock monkey enthusiasts know Original Rockford Red Heel socks were first manufactured in 1932 by the Nelson Knitting Company in Rockford, Illinois, unofficially known as the Home of the ...

Activities include Make-a-Monkey workshop ($25 material fee); tour the Sock Monkey and Rockford Peaches history exhibits; children’s activities and crafts; shopping Rockford-themed gifts ...

An Illinois museum's sock monkey collection has officially set ... red heel sock that came from the Nelson knitting company in Rockford." In total, the suburban Chicago museum had 2,098.

Open since 2022, the Sock Monkey Museum houses nearly 2,100 of ... have ties to Illinois — the red heel socks originated in Rockford — and they're a piece of Americana," Okun shares.

The sock monkey became their mascot on the road ... who came to the U.S. from Sweden and settled in Rockford in 1857. In 1865, he began work on improving an automatic sock knitting machine ...

The Rockford Rivets have a new look this summer, temporarily becoming the Screw City Sock Monkeys. For two nights, the team will wear jerseys to honor the history of the sock monkey. The sock ...

Also featured on the vehicle are the Rockmen Guardians, a Rockford Peaches logo, the Symbol sculpture, a sock monkey and two other area companies: ROCK’N Vodka and Haas Towing. The race is at 3 ...

This classic American sock monkey is affordable, easy to make and a ton of fun for crafters of all ages. You can use the traditional Rockford Red Heel socks or make one with bright colorful socks.