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I wasn't really sure where to put this. If it's in the wrong place - sorry. sweatdrop

I have some socks with the toes and heels a bit too worn out, but I don't want to throw them out. They're store bought. Some are almost knee high, others are ankle socks. I'm unsure what to do with them but I want to put them to use.

I'd prefer ideas that don't require a sewing machine since I don't have one but others may find those uses useful... I can't really thing of anything knit-y I could do with them (or would it work like t-shirt yarn?). And I'm not sure about use for other types of crafting.

Any sort of up-cycling crafty ideas?

Yay. whee

Plushies do sound like a good idea. As long as the socks are clean they could even be for giftmas gifts... Are socks usually microwavable? I could fill 'em with old or cheap rice and make microwavable hot pack things... hm.

An iPod holder would probably be great for one of the socks. I really like the design on it.
Thank you. biggrin

Oooh. Makes me wish I could tip in guilds. That's a great idea. Thank you. biggrin

Ahh. Now I really do want to make like... little bears stuffed with rice... and put them in "PMS care packs" for giftmas. rofl My cousins would love them.

If I do end up making the bears and/or the kits I'll post pictures. biggrin

Haha all the good ideas have already been posted. If you have a small pet like a Rat or hamster you can cut up the socks and any other fabric scraps or old towels you have and make washable/reusable bedding. mrgreen

Another use for socks that someone suggested to me. I'm sure big socks can be used. They'll just be a bit bigger...

I have seen ADORABLE instructions for little pig plushies made from socks, but I lost my link. You should definitely look them up.



That's a super cute idea. Mind if I make some up for all my kitty friends this Christmas?



As a mouse/small animal owner, I wanted to let you know that this is really dangerous to your mousies**. sad The strings that will come out of the socks or any other cotton-based fabric when you cute them up (and when the mousies chew them up) can get wrapped around legs/etc. and cut off circulation and if the mouse swallows any of them they can get bound up in their stomach or intestines and cause a blockage. Both of these outcomes could kill your little friend! If you want to do washable, go with fleece: It is totally safe for the little guys. Even just a flat layer works great as washable bedding, but they love fluffing around in little pieces of the fleece too. Great use for scraps. biggrin
(**mouse in this whole statement goes for any small animal/"pocket pet")