Wondering what you can make out of odd socks? Check out this list of 20+ upcycle socks craft ideas to sew!
What can you reuse socks for? Fabric!! Of course you can darn holes in socks, but if you don’t want to fix them you can upcycle them. Many of these upcycle sock ideas work well for when you have a single sock and lost its mate as well. My kids love crafting with socks as well, so if you don’t have the time to craft with old socks, hand them off to kids in your life and watch all their stuffed animals/dolls get new clothes!
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20+ upcycle socks craft ideas
See how to turn an old sock into a simple coffee cozy sleeve here on my site.
I think this is so clever – GeekyKirby shared a quilt that they made from old socks, on Reddit!
The cutest little doll made from socks, with a tutorial at Miss Daisy Patterns.
This is so simple and clever – turning old socks into soft balls at Sum of Their Stories.
I think this would work well for other holidays, not just Christmas, using socks to make a wreath with a tutorial from North Story and Co.
Sock animals are a classic sewing project and Craft Passion has a ton of options! I particularly liked this sock narwhal.
Heather Handmade has a fun refashion idea – turning old socks into pockets!
Sock monsters are a fun, open-ended craft and perfect for old socks, as seen on Cucicucicoo.
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- There were several rug ideas out there, I couldn’t get photo permission for any of them but here is a puffy rug project, using socks to make a chevron pattern rug, a braided rug from sock fabric,
- Here is another sock quilt design, sewn by hand, with a different style.
- A classic – old socks turned into Barbie clothes.
- Hygge decor – use old socks to make candle cozys.
- You know my kids loved beanbags when they were little – this is a great idea for making some, they’d be even cuter with bright colorful kid socks!
- A super fun stuffed animal idea – create a sock snake.
- Keep your hands warm while you type – create fingerless gloves from old socks.
- A clever way to turn an old sock into a bracelet.
- If you have young kids, turn adult socks into little leg warmers.
- If you cut socks horizontally, you can use the loops to weave on those old-school pot holder looms.
- A creative Christmas ornament idea, made from an upcycled sock.
- This one was shared on quite a few sites – using an old sock to make a rice pack/sachet.