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Home > Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids > Crafts with Socks
If you lost one of your socks, you can always use the other pair to make cool crafts. You can make simple sock puppets, costumes, flowers, and sock dolls. If you have a lot of old socks that you never wear, especially the colored ones, you can weave yourself or your child a jump rope! You can also stuff a long knee high sock to make a caterpillar too.
Sock Puppets is the single most common craft made from socks. With a little imagination, you can make any animal or character from them. Some examples includes a frog or crocodile from a green sock, a giraffe, a dinosaur or even a monkey!
Get a sock out and stuff with newspapers that you have crumpled up. If you have stuffing, you can use stuffing instead. Tie the end of the mouse closed with string or yarn. Cut felt ears and make eyes with googley eyes or buttons. Glue on button ears and use string, thread, or yarn for whiskers.
Sock puppets are great crafts for camps, schools, and group activities as they are easy-to-make and supplies are cheap. Just find an old sock without any holes in them. You make the puppet by simple cutting a cardboard oval about the size of your palm. Then fold it in half. You can paint it or cover it with felt, otherwise, leave it plain. Cut out a felt red tongue. Basically just draw an oval on some felt...but when cutting out the oval, leave a little rectangle tab on the end of it to attach it to the sock doll's mouth. Glue the tongue's tab to the middle of the oval mouth. Place your sock on your hand with your hand in a 'c' shape (four fingers at top and thumb down). See where your hand comfortably sits then glue the mouth there. You can sew or glue on eyes with buttons or other object such as googly eyes. Sew on hair with yarn or string. You can add your own custom details to your sock puppet to make it your very own creation.
How to Make Easy No-Sew Sock Dolls Crafts Idea for Kids - This craft will probably take less than 10 minutes for you…it is that easy. These are no-sew dolls…that is right…no sewing necessary at all. If you like sock monkeys, but you were too lazy to make them, then this arts and crafts project is for you. Have fun.
How to Make No-Sew Stuffed Puppy Dog Animal Toy with Socks & Rubber Bands - Today we will show you how to make stuffed puppy dogs out of socks and rubber bands. This craft will probably take less than 10 minutes for you…it is that easy. These are no-sew stuffed animals…that is right…no sewing necessary at all. If you like sock monkeys, but you were too lazy to make them, then this arts and crafts project is for you. Have fun.
Make a Hobby Horse Toy - Here is a craft to make a hobby horse from a broomstick and a sock.
Easy to Make Sock Baby Dolls - This is a great first-time-sewing baby doll project. You will of course need a sock, stuffing, needle & thread, scissors, and a black marker.
No-Sew Sock Bunnies - Use a sock to make this adorable sock bunny...the best part is that no sewing is necessary.
Hobby Horses - Learn how to make this cool hobby horse with a sock and a broomstick.
This is a different type of sock puppet. The mouth doesn't move on this sock puppet...it is more of a motion of your hand to show different emotions and meanings...such as nodding the head for yes, shaking when scared, etc. It is pretty easy to make. Just find one of your parents' socks and ask them if you may use it to make puppets. The stretchier the material, the better. Rubber band 2 ears by placing a rubber band on 2 corners of the toe of the sock. You could also first put some cotton in the ears before putting the rubber bands on. Smaller rubber bands work better for the ears. Then make a face with felt pieces or buttons, string, fabric paint or markers. The above illustrates how to draw the cats' features. Next fill the head with cotton or other type of filler (in the toe of the sock) and then rubber band the bottom of the head with a bigger rubber band. For the tail, you can braid 3 pieces of yarn together and then use a safety pin to put at the heal of the sock (but the kitten's tushie). To play with your puppet, just put your hand in the bottom of the sock. You can manipulate the head by just moving your hand in different directions.
This is a great craft for little kids to make. Preschoolers and toddlers will love playing with these sock puppets. First of print the boy faces and the girl faces printables. Pick the boy and girl that looks closest to your child's face. Then get 2 old children's socks, scissors, and some glue. Now cut a tiny hole in the sock's heel for the thumb and in the hole on the side opposite the heel for the smallest finger. Now cut out the paper faces that you and your child have chosen. Next glue the faces onto the part of the sock that you see in the illustrations above. To make the puppet last longer, consider wrapping the picture with some clear scotch tape. The child can now wear the sock puppets and play along with them.
This sock doll craft requires sewing. You will need a tan sock, needle, thread, scissors, filling such as cotton, 7 1/2" x 1 1/2" strop of fabric, ribbon, rubber band, craft feather, crayons, and a ruler. Now start off this craft by cutting the toe off of the sock (about 2 1/2" from the edge). Then cut that toe section in half to create the doll's arms. Now press the sock down flat and then cut to about 2 inches from the heel of the sock...these will be for the legs of teh doll. Now turn the wrong side of the sock outwards and sew around the legs. Turn arm pieces inside out too and then sew, leaving wide ends open as this will be attached to the body soon. Turn body and arms and stuff with cotton. Gather top of sock and sew. Tie several strands of black thread around legs and arms 1/2" from ends (for feet and hands), and 21/2" from top of sock for head. Sew on arms. Draw face with black crayon. Loop embroidery thread, cut and tie, then sew to top of head. Tack ribbon around head and insert feather. Fringe and color a strip of colored cloth and. slip under rubber band at waist for loin cloth.
Trapped Witch Halloween Decoration - This is a really easy decoration prop to make for Halloween. With no effort at all, you can make it look like there is a witch trapped under your house.
Make No-Sew Water Bottle Holder with Socks- Learn how to make this cool water bottle holder with a pair of socks, string, and some beads. No sewing involved and you are upcycling.
Making Sock Snowman - Learn how to make this adorable Winter Snowman stuff animal with a sock.
African Sock Dolls - Make a sock doll that is wearing clothing and jewelry native to some African countries.
Baby
Nursery Name Plate : - This Name title was used as a wreath, and t it was so cute on it's
own that it would be perfect for a Nursery Door. This is a great
craft project for young ones who want to give something to their baby
sibling.
Baby
Shower - Announcement Wreath : - These baby shower wreaths are a wonderful baby shower craft project
and are great for baby's bedroom door or for the party entrance door
or pop them on the door for baby announcements for the whole
neighborhood to see.
Baby
Shower - Room Wreath : - These wreaths are wonderful for baby's bedroom door, for baby
showers or pop those on the door for baby announcements for the whole
neighborhood to see.
Baby
Sock Car Hangup : - This is a really simple project, a good idea for a new dad. I made
this for my husband for his 1st father's day, using our first born
son's first socks. Lot's of firsts! Older kids with newborn siblings
can also help in making this craft project so they can give something
to their new sister or brother.
Baby
Sock Puppets : - Turn mismatched baby socks into cute little friends for your kids
in just five minutes! They are the perfect size for little hands and
kids will surely love them!
Crazy
Caterpillar : - Do you like bugs and creepy crawlies? Even if the answer is no, you
are sure to love this particular caterpillar! Caterpillars are very
cute, especially if they are made with tube socks or tights!
Dinosaur
Sock Puppet : - Roooaaarrr! Here comes Sock-A-Saurus-Rex! This dinosaur sock puppet
is a great kiddie craft to make and a fantastic toy to play with when
done. This dinosaur sock puppet, in addition to being silly and fun,
is a great way to teach simple lessons about dinosaurs to young kids.
This sock puppet is a simple preschool craft that your children are
sure to love!
Funky
Craft Stamped Socks : - This would make a fun party craft or a group craft using
inexpensive children's socks found at discount stores. We have used
heart shaped craft stamps and red paint, but you can use your own
imagination and pick some craft stamps that you think are fun.
Giraffe
Sock Puppet : - - There are many reasons to love summer! It’s a season in which
we can wear sandals and don’t need to track down missing socks
every day. So, for all the missing mismatched socks we have at home,
here’s a pretty cute animal sock puppet idea that you can make.
Herbivores
Sock Puppet Squirrel : - You may need adult supervision to do the project. Always use care
when using tools or a heat source. Be careful and safe!
Make-a-Sock-Doll : - You'll never know what happened to that missing sock, but now you
know what to do with its other half. A few "orphan" socks
from your laundry room can be made into a soft, huggable new doll.
Make-a-Sock-Monkey : - This classic, yet goofy, sock toy has been a favorite of children
for years. Why not make your own sock monkey using two socks, plus
scissors, stuffing, yarn and a little bit of time?
Make-a-Sock-Puppet : - - Making a sock puppet is really quite fun. If you make several of
them, you can hold a puppet show. Just be sure to make them unique
and individual so that they each have special characters. They don't
have to be human - animals and aliens are great possibilities too!
Quick
Heat Pack - This quick heat pack is perfect for holiday emergencies or ideal
for kids to make as mothers/fathers day gifts for their parents. If
you are making these for gifts try using seasonal decorative socks
for a fun look. You can get some great socks for fathers day and make
Dad a great fathers day gift.
Repurposed Sock Owls - OMG, these are so cute! All you need are a stick, socks, rice, buttons, and a few other items.
Rice
Sock - This guide will help you create a "rice sock," a compress
which can be heated in a microwave or chilled in a freezer and
applied to the body to help relieve pain and discomfort. It can also
be used as a physical therapy device for hands. Flaxseed can also be
used and stays hot longer.
Rockford
Red Heel Sock Elephant - This site is dedicated to those cute little stuffed animals so many
of us enjoyed as children. Having owned one as a child, I thought
I'd make it easier for others to enjoy them.
Santa’s
Mobile Phone Cozy - his modified sock makes a perfect pouch for your Ipod or Mobile
Phone which will add a festive touch to your phone. The sock works
great as its stretchy, quick to make and prevents scratches whilst
being utterly unique!
Smelly
Cinnamon Socks Decoration - This smelly sock craft is a cute little project ideal for kids to
give to family members. Use it as a centerpiece or make small ones
using baby socks to decorate your tree with. You can even give these
to those in the family who have smelly feet to place into their
shoes.
Sock Snowmen - Find out how to maket these adorable snowmen with socks, rice, filling, paint, buttons, and a few other items.
Sock
Monkey - This craft project may take a little more time than the rest but be
assured that once you are done; you will have a swell time playing
with your creation. Ask Mom to help you out in handling the needles!
Always remember that SAFETY is the first rule in craft making.
Sock Octopus Tutorial - Find out how to make this easy octopus with the following isntructions. All you need are socks, string, stuffing, felt, glue, scissors, and pipe cleaners.
Sock
Puppet Dragon - A gorgeous craft for St George's Day, St David's Day, a fairy tale
theme, or just for fun!
Sock
Worm Craft - Got old socks lying around or ones that don’t have pairs? Try
our fun sock worm craft. This sock worm craft is really one of the
easiest crafts as well as being wonderful tactile toys for babies
under 1 years of age.
Socktopus - The project requires either sewing or hot glue skills. A child of
age 9 or so could do the project with adult supervision. Younger
children can help stuff the project and would love to receive it as a
gift from an older sibling, parent or grandparent.
Spider
Man Ipod Pouch - This modified sock makes a perfect pouch for your Ipod or Mobile
Phone. The sock works great as it’s stretchy, quick to make and
prevents scratches whilst being utterly unique!
The
Red-Heel Sock Monkey - Follow these step by step directions and make your own adorable
sock toy monkey using red-heeled socks.
Tube
Sock Snowman - For a fun and simple Yuletide season craft, make sock snowmen with
your kids using this easy to follow guide. The instructions here will
surprise even seasoned crafters for even third graders can easily
follow them.