Ways to Reuse Socks
Wearing out socks is a part of life. And we all know that a sock can go missing from time to time. So what do you do when you're not ready to let go? Here are 15 things you can do with your old socks. It always feels good to find creative ways to reuse and upcycle!
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Storage
Keep small items safe by storing them in a tied-up sock. Socks are great for storing board game pieces, dice, small toys, etc. -
Safety glasses holder
Tired of dirt getting on your safety glasses in the shed? Protect them from getting dirty and scratched by keeping them in a sock when they're not being used. -
Car window defogger
Are you hot stuff, always steaming up the windows? Fill a sock with cat litter—preferably unused. We don't want your car foggy and smelly! Tie a knot at the top of the sock, and slip another sock over it. Then place your new moisture absorber in your car to help keep your windows clear. -
Windshield wiper ice-proof cover
Expecting ice or snow? Slip socks over your windshield wipers while your car is parked to help protect the blades from ice and snow. Just remember to remove them before you drive! -
Cleaning rags
Use socks as cleaning rags to wash your car, scrub the shower, or dust your furniture. Got a fuzzy sock? Cover your mop head with it for another reusable cleaning option. -
Draft stopper
Keep drafts from getting under doors and windows by filling a sock with rice or stuffing and placing it up against the crack. -
Potpourri sachet
Keep a room, gym bag, or closet smelling fresh by filling a sock with potpourri. Secure with a ribbon and stick it anywhere. -
Erasers
Socks are great erasers for dry erase boards and chalkboards. -
Pain reliever
Turn an old sock into a reusable hot or cold pack by filling it with rice and securing the end. Follow our DIY rice sock instructions for the complete step-by-step process. Already have an ice pack but don't like putting it directly against your skin? Slip it inside a clean sock to create a soft layer between the pack and your skin. -
Toy animal
You can't go wrong with the classic sock puppet! But there's more where that came from. Make a stuffed animal like a sock monkey, penguin, or octopus. For a cute Christmas decoration, make a sock snowman. -
Bean bag
Play games like hacky sack, bean bag toss, or tick-tack-toe with homemade bean bags. Fill socks with rice, beans, or beads, and sew them up. -
Pet toy
Fill a sock with some catnip to entertain your feline, or roll it into a ball for a fun toy for your dog. -
Armband
Take your phone with you wherever you go. Cut the foot off your sock, and slide the tube over your arm. Fold up the material and tuck your phone between the layers. -
Hair fashion
Cut the toe off a sock and roll it up into a ring. Use the simple hair donut to help shape your hair into a full, rounded bun. -
Warm clothes
Socks can do more than keep your feet warm on those cold, winter days. Cut the toes off your socks to make leg warmers, or sew two socks together to make ear warmers. You can also make a scarf by cutting the feet off of several socks and sewing the tubes together. Feeling really crafty? Make arm warmers. Cut a hole in the heel of each sock for your thumbs. Then cut the toes off the socks to expose your fingers around the knuckles.
Now that you know some of the ways you can reuse a sock, you can enjoy it a little longer. There's no need to throw something away when it can still be useful. And when your old socks have finally reached the end of the road, you can replace them with a new pair of fun and colorful socks.
Out with the Old, In with the Colorful
When your favorite socks are finally too worn out to reuse, refresh your sock drawer with a colorful new pair. Explore coordinating crew socks for men, women, and kids.