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Sock and Nylon Craft Projects

Discover one or more great ways to recycle single socks and even nylons into fun crafts.

Sock Crafts

I thought this craft challenge might be a good way to do something creative with the orphaned socks many of us end up with over time.

Submit a Sock Craft

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Submit a Sock Craft

Share your sock craft ideas. What crafts can you make using a sock or two?

Bed Bug Craft

Lebenheimer explains how you can make a bed bug that doubles as a heating pad.

Bean Bag Bear Craft

You can make personalized bean bag bears for everyone you know using a sock and a few other supplies. Just remember, this toy is not for young kids who like to put things in their mouth!

Bottle and Sock Snow Woman Craft

Anneliese explains how to make a snow woman out of a sock, a bottle, and a few other supplies!

Caterpillar Puppets

Bear shares instructions for making a fun caterpillar using a sock!

CD Daisy Puppet

Make a flower using an old cd, a paper plate, a sock, and a few other supplies.

Fairy Wings Craft

While these are a great addition to a fairy costume, I bet your child will love to wear them all the time.

Geo Dude or Dudette Craft

Missy explains how to make your own Chia Pet using old nylons.

How to Recycle Socks

Sandra Klassen explains how she recycles socks that have holes in them!

Light Bulb Santa Craft

Use these free directions and pattern to create a Santa Christmas tree ornament using an old light bulb.

Light Bulb Snowman Face Craft

Use these free directions and pattern to create a snowman face Christmas tree ornament using an old light bulb.

Non-Slip Slipper Socks Craft

This project is quick, easy, and would make a great craft for a slumber party or a group of kids.

Nylon Witch Doll

Ruth explains how her daughter and students made this fun witch.

Self Portrait Japanese Temari Ball

Barbara Suess explains how to make a Japanese Temari Ball.

Sock Bean Bag Game

Corrina shares her idea for using socks to make a bean bag game!

Sock Doll

Make this simple doll using a sock! Use your imagination and make many, submitted by Stephanie.

Sock Owl Craft

Laurel Sweney explains how she made this adorable owl out of a pair of slipper socks.

How to Make Soap on a Rope

Make a Soap on a Rope for yourself or someone special. Simple!

Sock Bottle Wrap Craft

Connie sent in a suggestion about making a bottle wrap/cooler using a sock!

Sock Fingerless Glove

Learn how to can turn an ordinary sock into a fun glove to wear.

Sock Puppet Craft

Not only will kids will love creating their own sock characters using a variety of craft supplies, this is a great way to use up any orphaned socks you might have laying around.

Sock Snowman

Make a snowman out of a sock - Submitted by H. Marie. An easy projects with fantastic results!

Spider Costume

You can make a fun costume using a few socks.

Teaching With Socks Craft

Jan Hennings shared these directions for making a unique shaker craft using candy and a milk jug.

Tennis Racket Craft

Instructions for making a fun tennis racket using panty hose and a hanger.

Video - How to Make Sock Puppets

This instructional video shoes you how to make a fun puppet out of an odd sock.

Coat Hanger Friends

Here is a cute idea to turn those hangers and nylons into a great craft project.

Gentleman Ghost

Simple items from around your house and a few inexpensive craft supplies and you'll be on your way to making this dapper ghoul.

Mini Hanging Longjohns

These adorable longjohns make an ideal gift for anyone.

Nylon Snake

It is amazing what you can make using a leg cut off a pair of nylons.

Sock-A-Saurus

A fun puppet any dinosaur fan will love to make and play with.

Sock Babies

Find out how to make little baby dolls using socks.

Sock Monkey

Follow these directions and you can make your own adorable sock monkey.

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