{"id":21433,"date":"2024-10-30T10:00:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T08:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/?p=21433"},"modified":"2024-10-22T11:15:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T09:15:03","slug":"socks-gone-wild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/blog\/2024\/10\/30\/socks-gone-wild\/","title":{"rendered":"Socks gone wild!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever wondered where all your lost socks disappear to? Well, they may just have
\nbeen reincarnated as one of Donna Kruger\u2019s famous Sockimals!<\/p>\n

Under the knife of our resident Socktologist, Donna Kruger gives socks a fresh lease on life. Stuffed and stitched into the most delightful creatures you\u2019ve ever seen. Think giraffes, piggies, llamas, Sockosauruses (yes, you read that right), hippos, ellies, donkeys, bunnies, and \u2026 well, you get the picture. If it\u2019s cute, Donna\u2019s probably made it.<\/p>\n

Oh .. and she doesn\u2019t really use old mismatched socks from the laundry vortex. Only brand-new ones that have never been worn.<\/p>\n

For more than a decade, Donna\u2019s been expressing herself through socks. The more colourful and wilder the pattern, the better … since Donna herself is, well bold, bright and busy. Upon completion, every Sockimal gets a hug from its creator (because it\u2019s become a ritual) before it\u2019s ready to head off to its fureva home. So far, exactly 4157 Sockimals have been lovingly adopted. (She\u2019s her father\u2019s daughter, so yes, she keeps track)!<\/p>\n

\u2018The best part is that each one is so different, even if they start as identical pairs of socks. I can never ever create the exact same animal twice, which speaks to me too. Each of us are unique masterpieces and not one person is the same as someone else.\u2019<\/p>\n

Socks have been a thread (pun totally intended) in Donna\u2019s life since she was little. She remembers making mud pies and sifting sand through \u2026 you guessed it \u2026 socks with her little sister, Laura. Later, she was knitting baby jerseys and making dresses for her niece. Creativity has always been in her blood, and though her mom tried to teach her sewing as a little girl, it didn\u2019t really click until Donna found her Sockimal calling later in life.<\/p>\n

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Needless to say, she has always loved colour, and she\u2019s come to love people just as much. She\u2019s grown into her uniqueness and celebrates it just like the full-spectrum rainbow she loves to create with.<\/p>\n

Now, when Donna\u2019s not transforming socks into animals, she\u2019s consulting for The Learning Point, an education exhibition company she used to run herself. And, she might even plan the occasional event or party. Because, apparently, creating magical moments is in her DNA too.<\/p>\n

\u2018Looking back, I always found opportunities to be creative. After passing on the company, I had more time and so I ventured into event and party planning, which I absolutely loved. It gave me the chance to help people create unforgettable events and lasting memories to treasure.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Sockimals only really came into the picture when she helped her sister, who was looking for a creative project to empower women in Zambia at the time. Donna jumped in, patterns in hand, and so, unintentionally discovered her happy place.<\/p>\n

Fast forward to today, and Donna has made 53 different types of Sockimals. But her everyday lineup includes around 30 regulars. And yes, she\u2019s always up for a challenge if you\u2019re after something specific. Her favourite? Well, if you twisted her arm, it would have to be her mascot, Gracie Giraffe (but don\u2019t make her choose \u2026 it\u2019s like picking a favourite child).<\/p>\n

It comes as no surprise that Donna can\u2019t go anywhere without scanning the shelves for socks (#thesnuggleisreal). Good quality, well-priced, quirky socks are her kryptonite, and Dave, her husband, has developed the world\u2019s patience while she\u2019s on the hunt. Her friends know the way to her heart, too \u2026 sock shopping!<\/p>\n

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Looking ahead, Donna\u2019s excited to keep growing her sock empire. She\u2019s dreaming of hosting more Create Your Own Sockimal workshops and taking kits to schools for kids to craft in their Arts and Technology classes. Eventually, she\u2019d love to teach someone just as passionate to help her with the socky magic.<\/p>\n

\u2018My biggest inspiration is God\u2019s beautiful creation around us. More of artistry on full display you will not find. My daughter is also my inspiration. How she holds fast to her faith, no matter what life brings on her path, which encourages me greatly.\u2019<\/p>\n

Alongside her husband, Donna is also deeply involved in I Am Second, a nonprofit inspiring people to put Jesus first in their lives. Together, they lead the Africa division, travelling all over to share stories of faith and hope.<\/p>\n

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But when she\u2019s not doing missionary work, Donna\u2019s happiest spending time with her family, or just chatting with friends \u2026 barefoot or in socks.<\/p>\n

\u2018In my downtime though, I enjoy quiet moments with my Bible and jotting down dreams and promises from God. My life motto is Let my story bring You glory, Lord. And, just that is what I\u2019ll always be aiming for.<\/p>\n

\u2018And if anything\u2019s guaranteed to make my day, it\u2019s my granddaughter\u2019s infectious smile. Or, naturally, a fun pair of socks.\u2019<\/p>\n

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One thing\u2019s for sure. Whether it\u2019s faith, friends, family, work or Sockimals, Donna\u2019s all in. She\u2019s got no space for half-heartedness. Just full-blown passion for everything she sets her heart and hands to. So, next time you\u2019re faced with an odd sock, just think of Donna and her wonderful world of socky creatures. Because around her, even the simplest things \u2026 like a pair of socks \u2026 become extraordinary.<\/p>\n

You can find her Sockimals on sockimals.co.za<\/a> from R70 each.
\nDetails: Follow @Sockimals on Insta and Facebook<\/em><\/p>\n

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Text: ALANICKA LOTRIET. Photographer: ROELIEN MALAN<\/a>. Venue: STUDIO WORTHIT<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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