A knitted Santa is another lovely character to add to your Christmas socks, as demonstrated by @annijuutiknits on Instagram.

Make something silly with those odd socks Use your old socks to make something fun with your child. Have a go at making some sock puppets, a grass head or a pair of hand warmers.

if there are holes or worn areas on the sock, consider repairing them before use. Lay the sock flat and make sure there are no lumps or wrinkles, this will give it a more uniform look. If you are ...