What to Do with Old Socks?

There are plenty of things that you can do with old socks. If you have a ton of socks that you need to throw out or can’t use anymore, here are some ideas on what to do and how you can repurpose all the old pairs you have in your closet.

Make Puppets

If you have kids at home, why not make sock puppets? You can easily get accessories from craft shops in person or online. Even better, look for googly eyes that you can add to the socks. That will make them cute enough, so that the kids will love them. If you’ve been looking for a new way to entertain your kids, playing with sock puppets from recycled pairs is fun. Start introducing them to the idea. You might be surprised at how much the kids end up loving it. You can also let them decorate their own hand puppets. That will keep them busy for quite a while.

Mix and Match

If you have eco-friendly socks, mix and match them. If you have lost the other sock already, that doesn’t mean you should throw out the remaining one. You can always mix and match your socks. If you’re wearing them at home, it won’t be a problem if they don’t match. And even if they don’t, you can still wear them outside. Just be careful to pick socks that are similar in color or design. That will make it easier for you to hide that they’re not a match.

Pick Different Styles

If it doesn’t matter much to you if your socks match, though, great. If you have eco-friendly socks—made from bamboo, for instance—then they’re sure to have excellent qualities. Keep those socks in your closet. Wear them whenever you like. You could go with designs or colors that are completely different to create contrast. Who says you can’t wear eco-friendly socks with stylish flair? It’s all about having the confidence to head out of your home and show everybody you’ve got different pairs on.

Repair Your Socks

Before you toss those socks away, consider repairing them. Mending a small hole or two should be enough to make them look as good as new. It’s easy enough to learn how to mend socks properly. With a bevy of online tutorials and how-to guides, you won’t have a problem mending those holes. You’ll be repairing your socks in no time. That way, if you have any favorite pairs, you can keep using them much longer.

Add Accessories Go crazy with an art project. You can add accessories like beads and rhinestones to your socks. If you have a boring pair of socks, start adding some glitter, sass, and shimmer. From shiny flower decors to pretty ribbons and more, you can explore a lot. If you love doing arts and crafts, start looking for socks that you can play with. Rope your kids or nephews and nieces into decorating the socks with you. That’s sure to be a lot of fun.