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Wondering what to do with your old socks?

We all have holey or mismatched socks lying around!

And since we don't like to throw ... they pile up at the bottom of a drawer!

Fortunately, we have selected for you awesome tips for recycling your old socks.

Yes, your socks also have the right to a second life!

here is 26 creative ways to recycle your old orphan socks :

1. Plush in the shape of a cat

This manual activity will delight young and old! Take a gray like sock and cut it off at the heel. Fill it with fiber for padding (wadding, polyester…). Sew the end to get the cat's body. Add the tail and finish off your adorable cat by making all the little details with felt. I am sure this little cat will become your children's favorite cuddly toy! The tutorial here.

2. In mittens

Wondering what to do with your old socks? Easy ! Mittens thanks to this very simple DIY! Cut off the end of the socks. Make a hem and a small seam for the thumb. And there you have it, you have a pair of mittens! Too easy isn't it? The tutorial here.

3. In a cup warmer

Do you have a used sock? Don't throw it away! Cut the top of the sock according to the height of your mug. Hem it in tights. Make a cut so that you can pass the handle of the cup. You can glue the edges so the sock does not fray. The tutorial here.

4. In snowmen

Here is a great creation to make with old socks! Cut off the end of a white sock and fill it with rice. With a rubber band, make a small ball to form the head and the body. It only remains to put buttons for the face, a scarf, a hat ... The tutorial here.

5. In pocket for children's clothing

Cut out a sock and sew it on a cardigan or sweater and you have a nice pocket! Perfect for recycling holey socks, isn't it? The tutorial here.

6. Storage for your fragile items

Are you afraid of damaging your glasses when you do things? So hang a sock on a hook and slip your glasses on. Of course, it works for all your fragile items. The tutorial here.

7. In armband for mobile phone

You need an armband for your smartphone. It is true that it is very practical for running and playing sports. But why buy one when you can make one for free? Simply cut off the top of a sock that is long enough, thick and elastic. Thread it around your arm. Place your phone on the sock and fold the bottom of the sock over. Like that, your phone doesn't move. Discover the tutorial here.

8. In original gift wrapping

Do you want to offer a good bottle of wine to your friends? But you don't have any wrapping paper? Do not panic. If you have a nice pair of long socks, you have wrapping paper for your bottle. Just put the bottle in the first sock. Then use the second sock to tie a nice knot! Great tip right?

9. As a nice DIY bracelet

To make a pretty bracelet, just cut out the top of the sock. Then take one end of the bottom of the sock to make a braid. Slide it over the first part. You can now personalize with a pendant, beads… It's a fun manual activity to do with children. The tutorial here.

10. In children's leggings

Got long socks for adults? Cut off the bottom and hem. There you go, they will turn into children's leggings. Perfect for your louloute's gym or dance class! Check out the trick here.

11. On horseback

Here's a nice little DIY to do with a thick old sock: an adorable stick horse to ride! All you need is a wooden broomstick, sock, buttons, yarn, felt and padding. And you have a traditional homemade toy that kids never tire of. The tutorial here.

12. Funny puppets

No need to buy puppets for your kids. All you need is a few mismatched socks, buttons, a little thread and let your imagination run wild to make funny characters! In addition, they are super easy to do in 10 minutes top flat. The tutorial here.

13. Cozy snake

By making this multicolored snake, you will recycle a lot of socks! Cut out the top of 10 socks. They are not the same width? It does not matter. Then cut them into rectangles. Make a long tube by sewing them all together. Add the eyes and tongue of the snake using buttons and a piece of ribbon. Fill your snake with stuffing and close by sewing the end. This is the cutest snake I have ever seen! The tutorial here.

14. In doll clothes (seamless)

My daughter loves making these clothes for her dolls! She uses an orphan sock that she cuts to make a pretty skirt, hat and little scarf for a doll. Adorable, isn't she? The tutorial here.

15. In a bouquet of socks

Do you have a lot of mismatched baby socks? Use them to make a pretty bouquet ... It's a great decorating idea for the nursery. But you can also use new socks to make the bouquet. It makes an original and useful gift to give for the birth of a baby. The tutorial here.

16. In pin holder

Thanks to this pin cushion made with a sock, you won't lose your pins anymore. To keep this mushroom upright, fill its base with rice. The tutorial here.

17. Mop

Microfiber socks are great for catching dust. They can be used dry or wet. An ecological way to clean. You don't even have to buy Swiffer wipes anymore! Find out how to do it here.

18. In bun to make a bun

Do you have an old sock? So you don't need a bun to make a bun. Make a ponytail. Cut off the end of a sock and pull it over the ponytail. Roll it up to make a donut shape that you cover with your hair to have a nice bun. It only remains to hold everything together with bobby pins. The tutorial here.

19. In cactus for decoration

Here is an original and colorful decoration made of green socks. It is a great idea to have pretty decorative cacti without thorns and not expensive! The tutorial here.

20. A new look for your vases

Do you think your vases are ugly? Give them a makeover by covering them with a pretty orphan sock. Great for an original and colorful decoration! The tutorial here.

21. As a Christmas wreath

Show originality with this Christmas wreath! Obtain a polystyrene crown. Cut in one end so that the cut socks can be slipped on. Add a bow and you have the most beautiful Christmas wreath in the neighborhood! The tutorial here.

22. In a coat for a small dog

Is your little dog cold? Quickly make him a very cozy little sweater with a big sock. He'll even have a matching hat! The tutorial here.

23. As a dog toy

Old socks are an endless source of inspiration for our four-legged friends. Take a sturdy old sock and put a small, empty plastic bottle in it. Tie a knot. And give this new toy to your dog. He will love it! The tutorial here.

24. In cell phone case

Super cute, right? Plus, you can match it to every outfit you wear. The tutorial here.

25. In wallet

Add a coin purse clasp, and transform baby socks into an adorable little coin purse. The tutorial here.

26. Door roll

Are you looking to save on heating? So avoid drafts with this homemade door hanger with reclaimed socks. It is beautiful and practical! The tutorial here.

Your turn...

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