April 18, 2007
Twinless Socks? No problem.
As most of you know, I have a wee problem with twinless socks. To that end, I have found OTHER uses for them, because it’s apparent that they will never become a pair.
 Wallet |
 Flower Pot |
 Bunny bed |
 Candle holder |
 Water bottle holder |
 Golf club cover |
 Needle case |
 Envelope |
 Shampoo dispenser |
 Remote holder |
Pretty good use of twinless socks, wouldn’t you say? So I’m using them creatively. OR – I’m going to embark upon an adventure called “Summer of the Second Sock” – SOTSS – and finish up a match to these about every 2-3 weeks throughout the summer. Actually, at that rate, it will turn into FOTSS as well, but that’s ok. At least I have a plan. Maybe before winter hits, I’ll have 20 new PAIRS of socks …. and will have made more twinless ones in the meantime. So, did I miss any good uses of twinless socks? And did you miss the Sneak Up today?
Sheri whoreallyISdeterminedtomakematchestoallofthesesocks
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miss violet said,
April 18, 2007 @ 3:50 pm
OMG.
I just seriously spurted Dr. Pepper up into my nose.
Do you have any idea how much that *hurts*, woman??!?
Michelle from Arizona said,
April 18, 2007 @ 3:55 pm
The creative juices are flowing I see by your twinless socks. :>) Very cute! I like the SOTSS idea and hope to make my mates as well.
I SCORED! I did not miss the sneak up today (as you no doubt know) and have some great things coming my way. As good as a chocolate high! — which I will need to balance my checkbook.
Question: will you start carrying lace patterns now that the new laceweights are debuting next week?
Finally, thanks to the other Michelle in SE Arizona who pointed me towards Miriam Felton and Eunny Jang’s blogs the other day. I have been reading alot about lace there and I think I will try something. Thanks again!
Amy said,
April 18, 2007 @ 4:02 pm
Very creative uses for your twinless socks! And, I happened to time my lunch break just right and did NOT miss the sneak up! Its a good thing my office has a door, because I did a little happy dance knowing that I have some fun things coming my way… I’m beginning to wonder if I have a sock stashing problem…lol : )
Belinda said,
April 18, 2007 @ 4:06 pm
I scored as well! I got the Peppermint Mocha colorway from Claudia. It looks just gorgeous on screen and I can’t wait to see it in person. I love your uses for twinless socks! They could also be good to hang on a Christmas tree or to hold delicate ornaments. I wonder if they would make good bath mitts or hand puppets? I actually go crazy when I have finished one sock and work like mad on the other sock. I even wear one sock around the house in motivation to finish the other one, looks a little crazy having just one sock on, but it helps!
Angie said,
April 18, 2007 @ 4:13 pm
I love the flower pot and candle holder. What a fun way to accessorize! I got some Blue Bayou from Apple Laine. I would have bough more but I just made a purchase last week. I think one package per week is enough damage for me:-)
georgia said,
April 18, 2007 @ 4:19 pm
HAHAHAHA!!
i put my twinless socks on my Loopy Ewe sock blockers and hang them on the wall as art
Emily said,
April 18, 2007 @ 4:25 pm
Gigglesnort. For some reason I especially love the envelope one. Did WH have fun taking those pictures?
Wendy said,
April 18, 2007 @ 4:38 pm
You are out of control.
Wendy said,
April 18, 2007 @ 4:39 pm
And you wonder why I call you Loopy?
misseskwittys said,
April 18, 2007 @ 4:39 pm
LOL–Cute!! I popped by to see what you are up to, and look what I find!– just a bit of sock silliness! You have some very creative ideas there…maybe you need to write a book “101 things to do with A sock”. You could write it in your spare time *grin*.
Smiles, Karen
btw, I am totally aware that there is no such thing as spare time, lol!
Elysbeth said,
April 18, 2007 @ 5:14 pm
I like the envelope (don’t think the mailer machine would though). So are you going to show us your fridge?
Patti said,
April 18, 2007 @ 5:18 pm
You could send me a letter anytime in that envelope! Cute! lol
AnnaMarie said,
April 18, 2007 @ 5:32 pm
Who says you hafta wear *matching* socks??? Dare ya!
Alison said,
April 18, 2007 @ 5:39 pm
Like the “twinless” socks
I didn’t miss the sneak-up; it seriously tested my willpower, but I’m waiting for the lace to go up. Or at least, more of the Seacoast.
Kristen said,
April 18, 2007 @ 5:41 pm
Creative, indeed! Plus, don’t forget that there’s no law against wearing mismatched socks.
Kim said,
April 18, 2007 @ 5:47 pm
Very creative! No wonder you are my favorite site…and inspiration. Good plan on finishing twins…definitely a summer into fall project. I got the Peppermint Mocha. Happened to check after being on the road for 7 hours today…should have been only 5 but we won’t go there. Think I will go knit. Yes, I can read a pattern better than I read a map!
Trish in ID said,
April 18, 2007 @ 5:54 pm
Lol….I’ll have to remember your creative uses just in case I find myself with some twinless socks.
Linda in Ohio said,
April 18, 2007 @ 5:59 pm
You certainly gave me the laugh I needed today! I am also trying to make my way to the “second sock finish line”… I am not going to put any time limit on it though…
I just have a problem casting on new ones before all of the old ones have mates. I can’t wait to see what each new yarn looks like made up!!! ( I know I am the only one with this problem…. heeeeeeeeee)
I love the sneak up rather than the “planned frenzy”.
Enjoy the rest of the week.
shadkitty said,
April 18, 2007 @ 6:37 pm
Wow, that is creative. I think you missed coin-pouch and wall art.
And I totally missed the sneak up! I’ll never get any good at this whole “buying yarn online” thing. lol
Martha said,
April 18, 2007 @ 6:43 pm
Sheri, Sheri Sheri,
What an afternoon. After checking multiple times today to see if the new year was up, I had to go to meeting. I get back at 3:30 and I have 3 voice mail messages and an email from a fellow knitter that you had posted the new yarn.
Well everyone must have been on at the same time. It was really slow but I scored some of the new Chewy Spagetti.
Now that I am home and had more time and freedom to check to see if there was anything left that I might want. Too late but at least I did get some. Not much of the new yarn is left. What a frenzy it must have been.
Thanks for getting all the new fun yarns. Can’t wait for the next new yarn to be posted.
Robin said,
April 18, 2007 @ 6:44 pm
I also missed the sneak up but that is okay. I have lots of sock yarn to keep me company for a while and I am awaiting the Sock Club anyway. Love the neat ideas. Maybe you should pay someone to finish your second socks for you.
Wendy in Cambridge said,
April 18, 2007 @ 6:52 pm
Thanks for the twinless sock ideas! I have many. I’m too embarrassed to admit how many. I usually make each sock a little different from its mate (I do have SOME finished pairs) so wearing mismatched socks wouldn’t be unusual for me. I’ll just start wearing one of each!
Fortunately, I didn’t completely miss the Sneak Up, so I’ll be able to add to my stash of twinless socks.
Meri said,
April 18, 2007 @ 7:03 pm
Love those sock uses!!! So far, we’ve avoided the twinless sock issue here — but with all the sock yarns that keep showing up at my door (*innocent whistle*), it could very plausibly become an issue.
And I DID manage to snag a new yarn at the sneak up today!! I’m addicted to your site… working hard to gain Groupie status. But trying to curb the urge to go for free shipping all the time. ha ha! Helps that I’m trying to stick to sportweight and new-to-me sock yarns.
By the way, got any more Schaefer Lola coming???
Janelle said,
April 18, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
I ran across the Sneak Up inadvertently – I can’t seem to upload any photos to the gallery with all the website traffic. I’ll try again tomorrow!
Ronni said,
April 18, 2007 @ 7:09 pm
Ever since the first mention of sneak ups I’ve been checking the site every time I get on a ruddy computer. Often more than once a day. So, luckily, I didn’t miss the sneak up. I knew something was up when the site was slow to load. And when I saw Chewy Spaghetti on the top of the yarns page. I knew why the site was slow and started shopping as fast as I could.
I think I managed to score some goodies. I’ll believe it when they get here though, since I’ve had the “skeins leaping out of the cart at the last minute” experience. Thanks for the good timing on the update, Sheri. I was depressed because I had munged one project and was stymied on another so it’s good that I have some pretties to look forward to now. It’ll make the tedious correction of the munged project more bearable.
Kristin said,
April 18, 2007 @ 7:36 pm
Oh my gosh, I need to say the following:
“Hi, my name is Kristin.”
(Group replies – “Hi Kristin!”)
I reply, “I am a sockyarn-a-holic!”
These yarns look so great! I couldn’t resist the update today. Does it help that my birthday is coming up in May? Could that be a rationalization for the gobs of sock yarn I’ve purchased lately? HA HA HA! Nice try, I know! Can’t wait for my package to arrive! Loved the stitch marker with my last package, Sheri! Very sweet! Great service, as always!
aimeedewar said,
April 18, 2007 @ 8:35 pm
I love the envelope. Nothing says “here’s my credit card payment” as well as a handknit sock! Just think how satisfying it will be to open your sock drawer and see a whole drawer of NEW handknit socks smiling at you.
Kit said,
April 18, 2007 @ 8:55 pm
I like the flowerpot and the envelope socks the very best. Heh.
Camille said,
April 18, 2007 @ 9:00 pm
I like the money sock. Does it come with money in it already? They should sell those in the greeting card section for graduation. There’s nothing I’d like better than a sock, a ball of yarn and cash.
No, I didn’t miss the sneak-up. I placed my first order…well once I call with my Amex tomorrow. So excited about the Yarn Love!
Hariamrit said,
April 18, 2007 @ 9:41 pm
Well I missed the sneak up. I was called out of retirement to helped out at my friends animal clinic since she was without help today and tomorrow.
This all cuts into my knitting time.
You need to learn to do both socks at once. It doesn’t seem to take twice as long and then they are both done.
Theo said,
April 18, 2007 @ 10:06 pm
I see NOTHING wrong with your choices or with wearing 2 of the aforementioned socks together, whether they match or NOT. Who is to say what is fashion? Millions of sock knitter cannot be wrong!!! (NICE POST) C:
Dr. Jackie said,
April 18, 2007 @ 11:24 pm
OK Sheri, I think you’ve finally lost it completely! Since I don’t have twinless socks, I just have a bunch of almost-finished-pairs-of-socks-that-I-knit-at-the-same-time. When I run out of needles I guess I have to finish them so I can go on to new projects!
Just got home, so unfortunately I guess I missed most of the sneaking…the peppermint mocha and Chewy Spaghetti are all gone. Wait, wait…WAIT…do I still see some Apple Laine here? What else did I miss? Did you save me anything yummy? Hmmm…but I’ve been knitting hats for the Q2 Challenge, and awaiting my first sock club installment. I’ve even been pondering trying a Magic Loop (oh wait, I don’t have a 40″ circular…).
Oh heck…I have to go to work tomorrow…so probably very little knitting for me till the w’end…
Castiron said,
April 18, 2007 @ 11:48 pm
PDA cozy! Duster! Bag for apples! Banana cozy! Pullcord extension for a ceiling fan! Stick shift cover!
I saw the Sneakup; I saw two colors of Apple Laine I’d like to get; I sighed about yesterday’s 4-digit plumbing bill and bravely turned aside. Next time it comes in, the wallet will hopefully be happier!
(I do like the Sneakups; it’s a big thrill to be checking your site during a break and discover gorgeous new stuff.)
Theresa in Italy said,
April 19, 2007 @ 12:02 am
Rats! I completely missed this Sneak Up (but considering how well I scored on the last one, I shouldn’t complain too much)! And I, too, am looking forward to the Sock Club.
So far I have avoided the Twinless Sock Syndrome, but it’s early yet.
The envelope sock is too funny. It just MIGHT work over here, though!
Kellie said,
April 19, 2007 @ 12:10 am
i was being purposefully avoidant (well, ok, i drooled on the keyboard but managed not to put anything in my cart, lol) but I was rewarded for my virtue by the arrival of my last order when i got home from work today – woohoo! love, love, love those dpn holders!
lmao at your sock photos – I think the remote holder might be a little girly for the typical household weilder of the Stick of Mighty Importance, bwahahaha!
LaurieM said,
April 19, 2007 @ 5:54 am
Heh. That’s really funny. I like the envelope!
You could just wear mis-matched socks and call it a fashion statement.
Dawn said,
April 19, 2007 @ 6:30 am
Those are great Sheri! Yes, I missed the danged Yarn Love. *pout* The flu stinks. Ah well, better luck next time.
Diane said,
April 19, 2007 @ 8:07 am
Oh you….the Queen of Creativity!
Thanks for sharing…I am however, the Anal sock knitter…finish one, must have pair………
Blogless Diane
Kelly said,
April 19, 2007 @ 8:13 am
I love all the uses for twinless socks you came up with.
I really enjoy the sneak ups and I was able to score some great yarns. Can’t wait unitl they show up on my doorstep and hopefully my husband will be at work when they do!
elan said,
April 19, 2007 @ 8:17 am
You could just do what my kids do & have a Dobby Day (fromHP) since when do socks have to match to be a pair?
bungalowmum said,
April 19, 2007 @ 8:28 am
You crack me up! I think you forgot the coffee cup cover – looks gorgeous and keeps it warm longer! This would work really well for me because I have a big 20 oz+ insulated coffee cup. It could really use a beautiful sock to dress it up.
Do NOT trust the USPS with a sock-velope! Don’t do it! they won’t appreciate it and will probably try to run it through one of their automated machines – you know the ones that specialize in chewing things up!
But it is completely beautiful!
Sarah said,
April 19, 2007 @ 8:34 am
I vote you just match them up and wear what you’ve got! It’s just more ‘creative’ if your socks don’t match.
SueH said,
April 19, 2007 @ 8:40 am
Or you could just follow my DD’s fashion sense (or lack thereof) and purposely wear two mis-matched socks! She’s been doing that for years! Think it’s because she’s too lazy to match up her socks after washing them!! So anyone with orphan socks – my DD will gladly wear them!!!
alyson said,
April 19, 2007 @ 8:48 am
You are just too funny. I think those are all valid and wonderful uses for single socks! But then, I see nothing wrong with wearing mismatched socks, either.
I failed yesterday at the sneak-up. And by failed, I mean I bought something. (Do me a favor – next time I buy a red yarn, just send me something else. The red/orange cubbie is completely full! And the green/blue isn’t far behind. I need new cubbies!)
Karin said,
April 19, 2007 @ 8:59 am
OMG Sheri!! That is hilarious! I rarely suffer from 2nd sock syndrome, but when I do, we’re talking years between a sock and a pair. I think I’ll go gussy up the remote collection right now. Those socks might as well be useful while they’re waiting
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Yarngineer said,
April 19, 2007 @ 9:41 am
I always seem to miss the sneak ups, but it was Dh’s birthday…oh well.
I use single socks as stuffed animal ear warmers…well, sometimes they are even known to mysteriously get on there themselves…I guess DH likes to do this.
Wanda in AR said,
April 19, 2007 @ 10:06 am
OMG, This is exactly why I work both socks at the same time.
Susan P said,
April 19, 2007 @ 10:19 am
Careful Sheri! I did a double take and then had a good laugh. Did you realize that your run-together sign off looked like Sheriwhore? I know we all love our harlot, but I think you’re way too nice to be a “whore!”
BTW, love the socks, even if they are singletons. Perhaps you should take them to a nice “singles” bar in hopes of matching up with other lonely soles! (Sorry; couldn’t help myself)
Minnie said,
April 19, 2007 @ 10:35 am
i think my favorite was the envelope. however, here’s what comes to mind here: snack pack carrier (for those little single serving snacks like fruit bits), cell phone cozy (the old clunky ones, lol), knit kit cozy, cooking spray holder (those cans can get awfully slippery!), coffee cup holder (gotta keep the hands safe!). that’s all i can think of for now, though!
kelly said,
April 19, 2007 @ 10:45 am
Use #437: Wiping Diet Coke off the screen. Ye Gods, woman! Warn a person!
*SNORT*
I may use the remote holder idea. I might actually be able to find it that way….
Marianne Y said,
April 19, 2007 @ 11:39 am
Or, building on kelly’s idea–wiping Diet Coke or other liquids off the screen or keyboard, or whatever.
I do like the remote holder idea, as we can never keep up with all of our remotes, one for the cable box, one for the tv, one for the dvd player, … I also like the flower pot or vase cover and the needle case ideas.
I’m curious–are you planning to carry lace blocking wires or whatever, Sheri? That would be really handy.
Spring is finally getting ready to spring! We’re actually going to get up into the low 60’s today. (She jumps for joy, figuratively, of course!)
Anne said,
April 19, 2007 @ 11:59 am
Your feet don’t match – who says that your socks have to? And for the most part they are covered by shoes and pants. I’m thinking that it would be fun to watch people as the tried to figure out if I have mis-matched socks on or if they are seeing things. Most people would probably try to be “polite” and not ask questions. The reactions of kids would be fun to watch. You could be bold – remote and water bottle socks together or subtle – candle and envelope. OR remote and envelope together (I’m refering to the socks in the pictures in case anyone is wondering).
My socks don’t always match – same yarn different pattern. Sometimes by accident and most time intentional. No one is going to get close enough to realize that I have cables on one and lace on the other.
Kelli said,
April 19, 2007 @ 12:49 pm
It is perfectly healthy to use socks as a bunny bed.
I think I might be addicted to the Loopy Ewe, is there such a thing as sock yarn intervention? I think I might need it (as I can’t resist ordering!).
Elinor said,
April 19, 2007 @ 1:39 pm
Hey, send them my way – I love finishing socks.
Kidding…
Good luck with that project but you have a great outlook – when else will you be able to invest a similar effort and get so many new pairs of socks???
Mia said,
April 19, 2007 @ 1:52 pm
I want to see a photo of you somewhere using a sock as a purse. And you probably could mail the sock so long as you have enough postage on it.
Jennifer said,
April 19, 2007 @ 2:05 pm
Hee hee! My question is, why do socks have to have twins? Can we not wear two different socks and still be socked?
shauna said,
April 19, 2007 @ 5:27 pm
My sister was here to visit over the weekend–she petted my yarn stash (and claimed a pair of socks, and TRIED to claim a shawl and an afghan
) and wanted to know where to get nice sock yarn. So if you get an order from Tracy, she’s my li’l sis. 
(She says she’s going to finish her first pair of socks before getting more yarn. Blasphemy!)
This is the spring of the second sock for me! I have five orphan socks right now and I promisedpromisedpromised that I would NOT buy sock yarn to knit Favorite Socks until I finish at least a couple second socks. (Not all. The mind is willing but the flesh is weak. Or at least, the willpower is.) Wanna race?
The other thing I always put off is doing the Kitchener stitch at the toes of socks. I have two PAIRS of socks that need only that to be done. One I finished last night, but the other one has been waiting since January. Isn’t that awful?
Wierdlings said,
April 19, 2007 @ 6:18 pm
Sheri:
Any news about the Sock Club so far? I am so anxious about it starting. ::grin::
Thanks!
~Wierdlings
Julia said,
April 20, 2007 @ 2:15 am
Totally scored on the sneak-up! I found new temptations waiting for me when I got out of French class…
I’m absolutely *terrified* that the next Sneak-up, with all the lace, will happen Tuesday or Thursday morning, when I’m at work, and all the lovely lace yarn will be gone. I’ve totally budgeted for a major order.
*shiftyeyes* I feel this might be unhealthy. Nah.
Lee said,
April 20, 2007 @ 8:16 am
Hey I got a good one- put rice in one end and use it as a hubby banger. I’m joking!
Just thought of that because I use a plain white sock with flax seed for a heated neck pack- it smells, so rice would work better. I drool over all the gorgeous yarn. Maybe use one as a burp cloth? I gotta go get a cup of coffee and wake-up.
I got my giggles for the day.
Tammy said,
April 20, 2007 @ 11:18 am
I think you need to follow Cookie A. example and wear your socks regardless of whether they match each other!!
I’ve been putting in many hours at “work” this week so missed the sneak-up.
Oh well, I have a lot of yarn from camp that I need to work on!!
Barbara said,
April 20, 2007 @ 12:06 pm
I tend to be more cautious and knit my socks in threes in case one goes missing. I am married to the Laundry King, so everything has to be machine washable. I am slowly sneeking in hand washables. I love socks, especilly argyles and would usually buy 3 pair to end up with one after a year. Now that I am making my own, I’m sure to keep a much better eye on them.
Anne said,
April 20, 2007 @ 1:48 pm
um – would you mind identifying the patterns you used? And I can totally see you in the brights.
Holly said,
April 22, 2007 @ 10:55 am
Earing holders – tack the sock to the wall and stick earings on it.
Gear shift cover – those suckers get hot in the summer.
Good luck on mates for the poor, poor, poor orphans. Hey, as long as the second sock is the same length, make them fraternal twins. That way you can try out more patterns.
Cathi said,
April 24, 2007 @ 3:01 pm
I was thinking of you as I was finishing dinner the other night (and knitting on a sock)- what about a potholder? Or you could use it as a silverware holder/display on each plate for a knitting dinner party?
danee said,
April 25, 2007 @ 4:06 pm
more uses…
Pencil case.
Change purse
bunny ear warmer
pin it to your pants and have a tail for the day…
or put it on your dogs tail so as a tail warmer
two of them and have mismatched earrings
hang it up by the door and drop your keys in it when you come in…
keep your ipod in one, and if it’s big enough, keep the cords and accessories in it too.
Lisathemom said,
May 12, 2007 @ 7:29 pm
Hey – just showed these photos to my dear husband, who now realizes I’m not the ONLY one who knits one sock and moves on to another project….there’s strength in numbers….Happy Mother’s day!