And the award for cutest craft goes to...

Make and play with this quirky sock puppet llama

And the award for cutest craft goes to...
by Natalie Keeler

How cute is this happy little sock llama? This easy sock puppet craft is a doddle to make, and is a fun activity for you and your child to try together. You can even host your own puppet show once your creation is complete!


You will need:

  • A sock
  • Fabric glue
  • Coloured felt
  • A pencil
  • Scissors

What to do

Step 1

Sock llama

Draw these shapes on coloured felt with pencil, so your child can then cut them out.

Step 2

Now, they can use fabric glue to stick them all to the sock.

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Creativity

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Sensory Play

Learning guide

Playing with the soft coloured felt should make this an exciting sensory experience for your little one. Plus, the physical aspects of drawing, cutting, and sticking the llama’s features to the sock helps to develop children’s fine motor skills. You could also get more out of this activity by getting your child to put on a puppet show, with their llama in the starring role. Or look up some cool facts about llamas – did you know one of the ways they communicate is by humming?