50 Things to Make from Your Mismatched Socks

After looking at the laundry basket full of orphaned socks we have, I decided to put together this tutorial roundup of loads of things to make or do with your old socks.  There are so many great things I never even thought of until I started this roundup.  I love how creative people can be.

1. Bean Bags - from A Little Tipsy

2. Long Winter Gloves - From Ruffles & Stuff
3. Fingerless Gloves - From Cut Out & Keep
4. Armwarmer Gloves - From At Home In Sussex
5. Dog Chew toys - from Ehow
6. Tiny Dog Sweater - From Dogs We Luv 

7. Pin Cushion - from Unfortunately Oh!
8. Cleaning Rags - From Money Saving Mom
9. Bunny Slippers - From Violet Le Beaux

10. Pot Holders - From Phinnywood
11. Paper Pieced Soft Ball - From Recycle Crafts
12. Legwarmers - From Hand Maid Liset
13. Barbie Clothes 
14. Sock Snowmen 

15.  Home Dec. Chair Remake -From Design Your Revolution

16. Coffee Sleeve - From Parents
17. Scarf - From Charlotte's Fancy

18. Sock Elephant - From Fretta
19. Sock Bunny - From Crafting Hazard
20. Sock Monkey - from Super Sock Monkey
21. Sock Catterpillar - From Danielle's Place
22. Sock Dog - From Danielle's Place
23. Sock Cat - Danielle's Place
24. Sock Reindeer or cow - Danielle's Place
25. Sock Vase Remake- From Craft Stew
26. Sock Wreath - From Whip Kits  

27. Stocking Ornament - From Sara Sweet Surprise
28. Doughnut play food-  From Rook No. 17
29. Beanbag Cradle for your Camera -a great substitute for a tripod for use on bumpy or other unstable surfaces.  Fill the beanbag with rice of bean and then set your camera inside to steady it.

30. As Bands to How Yarn - From Citric Sugar
31. Use to polish your shoes
32. Homemade hacky sack - from Planet Green
33. Fill with rice or lavendar and make an eye pillow or other soothing pillow. - From LiveStrong
34. Use as a soap holder for the garden or bathtub.  Helps scrub off the grime and keep the soap from slipping out of your hands.
35. Draft Dogger from old tights or knee socks. From Re-Nest
36. Save old socks to wrap up items when moving or fragile Christmas Ornaments.
37. Fill with potpori for drawers or closets. From Wondertime
38. Make a sock frog.
39. Make a cat toy buy filling with catnip.
40. Use to store golf balls, tennis balls and other small toys.
41. Use them to make wrist rests.
42. Use over ice packs.
43. Make a sock purse. from Ehow
44. Make baby legwarmers. From Ehow

45. Extend the Life of Pajamas - Save the top part and sew them onto the arms and legs of children's pajamas to extend the usage of the pj's. 

46. DIY Chia Pet - From MaddiesMinnions 

47. Hobby Horse - Horse on a Stick : - How to make a Horse on a Stick, a good toy for older toddlers (a few of the steps may cause a choking hazard). This is a perfect activity for children four and up, however would require adult supervision. from Ehow

48. Weave a Jump Rope - With this classic finger-weaving project, kids can get a jump on outdoor playtime by recycling their old socks and outgrown tights into a colorful homemade toy.

49. Lunch Money Holder : - With this clever change purse, your child will be able to keep all his cafeteria cash up his sleeve until he needs it.

50. About 50 more tutorials for making socks puppets, dolls, and other kids crafts can be found at ArtistsHelpingKids.