What to do with old socks with holes?

[creepergirl]

anyone have any ideas on what to do with single socks with holes in them?  it seems like such a waste to just toss them but they're not exactly in giveaway condition either.  i usually end up with a hole in the heel of of one sock and it bugs me enough that I won't wear them anymore.  and i'm too picky to wear mismatch socks even at home.  i know, i'm anal   lol

thanks for any and all suggestions 

[seleniebeanie]

I was looking on the Internet for something and saw these.
Your post reminded me of it
http://helpinglittlehands.blogspot.ca/2012/02/tutorial-snowball-fight-in-bag.html

[Onyxnox]

On a practical note - you could darn the hole closed and reuse the socks as socks.  If that is too much to bother with, you could still use them for cleaning - they make good dusters/scrubbers, or for buffing metal, apply finishes, etc for crafting projects.  If you have dry hands or feet, apply lotion then wear them to help the lotion soak in.  Use clean ones for packing or wrapping items that may be fragile or delicate.  If they are cotton, you could even shred them and compost them.

You could use the fabric for making dolls, sock puppets, or for stuffing things too.  They probably could be turned into tug toys or stuffies for pets, or soft balls, or blocks for babies.

[creepergirl]

I was looking on the Internet for something and saw these.
Your post reminded me of it
http://helpinglittlehands.blogspot.ca/2012/02/tutorial-snowball-fight-in-bag.html

Those are cute!  That's something I haven't thought of.  Thanks for sharing the link

[creepergirl]

On a practical note - you could darn the hole closed and reuse the socks as socks.  If that is too much to bother with, you could still use them for cleaning - they make good dusters/scrubbers, or for buffing metal, apply finishes, etc for crafting projects.  If you have dry hands or feet, apply lotion then wear them to help the lotion soak in.  Use clean ones for packing or wrapping items that may be fragile or delicate.  If they are cotton, you could even shred them and compost them.

You could use the fabric for making dolls, sock puppets, or for stuffing things too.  They probably could be turned into tug toys or stuffies for pets, or soft balls, or blocks for babies.

Thanks for your suggestions.  I thought about making sock monkeys with them. I'll have to play around and see what works.  Thanks again! 

[jnicodemus]

Totally practical idea, but you could sew up the hole and use it as a plastic grocery bag holder and keep it in your car.

[Kirrashi]

Snip off the feet, add a thumb hole = wristwarmers! I've done this a few times with those socks that have cute designs on the ankles. =) It can be a bit tricky with really stretchy ones, but they're super toasty!

[Greys Princess]

I cut up old socks for stuffing for amigurumi and sewn stuffed animals.