Don't Throw Out Holey Socks! Or Sweaters Either...

As a sock lover and sock knitter, I find myself reluctant to toss socks with holes, so I darn the hand-knit ones and make things out of the rest.

Today I ran across this tutorial for making a bottle cozy from a holey sock. Skip the decorations if you like. LOL





https://swoodsonsays.com/turn-socks-with-holes-into-a-diy-upcycled-coffee-cozy/

What else can you do with these socks-turned-sleeves? Let's count:

1. Wrist warmers, ideally from a pair of tubes, but mis-matched works as well (think gardening, etc). 
2. Add a thumb hole to make a hand warmer.
3. From knee socks, arm or leg warmers.
4. Boot toppers.

Instead of making the tube, sew the bottom closed to make:

1. Phone cozy.
2. Glasses case. 
3. Case for small tablet.
4. Add a drawstring to make a bag for small items such as earbuds, cables, charger, etc.
5. Sachet using herbs, potpourri, or soap, tying the bag closed with a cord, ribbon, or drawstring.

What to do with the toe or heel that doesn't have a hole? Especially if the sock contains some wool, make a dog or cat toy, filling it with a squeaker for dogs, and catnip+stuffing for cats. Stitch the opening closed by hand or machine. You can get at least one toy per sock.

This same technique works on sweater sleeves to make:

1. Cozy for larger bottles or jars (soup for lunch?). 
2. Lunch bag.
3. Case for larger tablets.
4. Larger drawstring bags.
5. Tube slippers.
6. Wrist, arm, or leg warmers.
7. Maybe even a hat or several for babies, stuffed animals, or pets.

Oh, no! Now I'm having a bazillion ideas for un-mendable sweaters too. Must stop!  Please share your questions, ideas, and sock projects in the comments.