I have been testing a playdress pattern, the tee-type dress that Smootch basically lives in, and while picking through my slim stash of ribbing, the pile of socks in my 'To Reconstruct' basket called to me.
Ah ha. Good bye worn out feet.
Hello useable knit.
I cut the top of the sock off and directly used them for the sleeves.
The neck came from the length of the sock, cut to an even width. Not much was needed since the sock knit was so stretchy.
And that is that.
How have you re-used your worn out socks?
Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. what a cool way to embellish
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I made Sprite wrist warmers from my old argyle socks: http://anappleandatree.blogspot.com/2010/12/5-minute-wrist-warmers.html
ReplyDelete-Kelly
Pure genius!
ReplyDeleteThis is really amazing! I am trying to convert my whole family's wardrobes to diy! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteYup, my Mom used to do this! It's FAB isn't it? Another great thing is to cut the foot off and stretch and scrunch up the leg part over a soup can and use it to present flowers in for a gift! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I hate buying ribbing, it's so expensive...this is a great alternative. Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteNeumaisse, oh, good idea with the soup can!
ReplyDeleteVery nice and resourceful. I have used knee highs for babylegs and wristwarmers.
ReplyDeleteI have also made baby leggings. I am so excited to try this idea! I have a bunch of cool socks that I can't bear to throw out, but was unsure how to use them! Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!
ReplyDeleteI made my favorite hat out of a pair of stretched-out argyles.
ReplyDeleteLove these dresses, and love Smootch's hat!
My husband goes through an awful lot of socks (his feet are rather large) and I cut them into strips (usually half a sock cut lengthwise) then i knot or sew and braid them for tug of war toys for dogs. I'm currently making a number of these for the shelter dogs in our area.
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