44 ways to use old socks

 

If there’s one thing I have a lot of is old socks. Not usually pairs of old socks but single socks that have lost their mate. One of the mysteries of the world. I wonder where they go? I’ve searched the internet and came up with 44 ways to use old socks. They can be made into toys, decorative pieces or functional household items.

An Advent Calendar I made from the kid’s old baby socks

The kid’s old baby socks were made into an Advent calendar. I turn larger socks into cleaning rags and make the odd sock puppet here and there. Here’s what else I found.

 

 

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Hobby horse

 

 

Source: permacultureproject.com via Kate on Pinterest

Fingerless gloves

 

 

Source: alittletipsy.com via Cindy on Pinterest

Hackey sack

 

 

Source: re-nest.com via ? Anita on Pinterest

Vase cover

 

 

Source: squidoo.com via Vickie on Pinterest

Pot plant covers

 

 

Source: craftsncoffee.com via Connie on Pinterest

Christmas decoration

 

 

Source: favecrafts.com via Jess on Pinterest

Hand warmers

 

Source: Mommypotamus via ? Anita on Pinterest

Cup warmers

 

Source: marthastewart.com via Jenny on Pinterest

Sock toy

 

Source: hawadaere.blogspot.ca via Ann on Pinterest

Furniture socks (to protect floors)

 

Make socks for baby

 

Source: madebyjoel.blogspot.com via Margaret on Pinterest

Recycle grown up’s old socks for baby

 

Source: Craft Passion via LePetiteLemon on Pinterest

Bunny rabbits

 

Source: mnn.com via Marina on Pinterest

Cat toy

 

Source: Crafts’n’Coffee via Berta

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Bats

 

Source: favecrafts.com via Randi on Pinterest

Owls

 

Source: Handimania via Maranda on Pinterest

Snowmen

 

Source: lilblueboo.com via Andrea on Pinterest

More toys

 

Source: Tiny Owl Knits via Donna on Pinterest

Puffy quilt

 

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Barbie clothes

 

Source: Alyssa & Carla via Brittany on Pinterest

Bangle

 

Source: trashbackwards.com via Kate on Pinterest

White board eraser

 

Source: onegoodthingbyjillee.com via Denise on Pinterest

Octupus

 

Source: designsponge.com via Claudine on Pinterest

More toys

 

Source: curbly.com via Suzanne on Pinterest

Pot holders

 

Source: housingaforest.com via Jodi on Pinterest

Bubble snakes

 

Source: joannadoesitall.com via Megan on Pinterest

Cleaning rags

 

Source: sew-much-ado.com via Jennafer on Pinterest

Reusable swiffer

 

Source: realsimple.com via Cindy on Pinterest

New shoe protectors

 

Source: greenupgrader.com via Maribeth on Pinterest

Dog toy

 

Source: pysselbolaget.se via Desiree on Pinterest

Phone covers

 

Source: 3.bp.blogspot.com via Kate on Pinterest

Grass heads

 

Source: Crafts Collection via Kari on Pinterest

Skipping rope

 

Source: sew4bub.com via Trash on Pinterest

Toddler leggings

 

Source: benandreahamilton.blogspot.com.au via Teena on Pinterest

Fishing game

 

Source: via Red Ted Art on Pinterest

Socks and toilet rolls for Christmas

 

Source: lilblueboo.com via Christen on Pinterest

Hot packs

 

Source: finecraftguild.com via Julie on Pinterest

Toy Camera

 

Source: pennilessparenting.com via Asomo on Pinterest

Backpack

 

Source: 52mantels.com via Pat on Pinterest

Wine bottle socks

 

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Play doughnuts

 

Source: rufflesandstuff.com via Reva on Pinterest

Scarves and long gloves

 

Source: meetthedubiens.blogspot.com via Meghan on Pinterest

Door Draft Snake

 

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Hungry Caterpillar Sock Puppet Set