- Odd socks might not match, but they can co-ordinate. And that's when they can be transformed into gloves. All the steps are available here.
- Car seat straps can rub or irritate a child's neck. Slip an odd sock (with the toes cut out) over the strap and that's another childcare problem solved.
- Really stretchy socks make excellent scrunchies to help keep your hair back and out of the way. Simply cut off the toes and get scrunching.
- Make a knitting needle case from two odd socks by cutting the toes off one, sewing its 'mouth' closed and then slipping it inside the other sock for a double-wrapped needle holder.
- Cut up odd socks for use as stuffing when you're making soft toys, cushions or pillows.
- A great way to use up a bunch of odd socks is to stuff a big one (like a tube sock, for instance) with a number of smaller ones. Sew up the end of the 'host' sock and you've got yourself a perfect travel pillow.
- Cut the tops off odd socks, place them round the ends of coat hangers and silky or shiny garments will never slip off again.
- Make a mobile phone holder by placing your phone into a sock to prevent it from getting scratched when in your handbag or briefcase.
- And there's always the draft excluder. Cut and then stitch socks together to make a tube the same width as your door. Secure one end of the tube, stuff with old socks/tights/other clothing then secure the end. For fun, you can add felt shapes to make it look like a snake or sausage dog.
- Remember those amusing Christmas socks you were given last year? There's only one of them left now, so turn it into a Christmas decoration. Here's how.
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