Make a Sock Snake Out of Your Mismatched Socks! 8 Fun Steps

Last Updated on August 26, 2023 by Team Ideas24

If you have little kids at home then there’s a good chance that you’re missing a sock or two every now and then. Instead of wondering where they went or waiting for them to reappear (don’t hold your breath on this one), why not do something with the remaining socks!

Make a sock snake out of them!

Got a collection of socks with missing partners? If you think that their mates are gone for good, here’s a cute sewing project you can do with the orphaned socks!

Want to add a stuffed toy for your kids? Your kids will love a soft snake toy. You can make one on a very low budget, or even free, that’s way better!

Your kids are going to love its unique look. They will definitely enjoy playing and taking it to bed with them because it’s as cuddly and cute as a teddy bear!

With socks snakes, you can play pretend or cuddle up, giving you an alternative to stuffed animals. Have fun, be creative, and avoid spending a lot at the craft store.

Do you have enough mismatched socks you can use for this cute project?

You’ll need the following materials to make a sock snake out of your mismatched or old socks.

Materials:

Clean Socks
Thread
Buttons
5″ Red Ribbon
Pillow Stuffing

Tools:

Scissors
Sewing Machine
Sewing Needle

Contents

1 How to make a sock snake out of your mismatched socks
2 Cute sock snake designs

How to make a sock snake out of your mismatched socks

It’s easy to make, even if you’re not an expert or into sewing projects.

Here, the DIY-er used 10 pieces of clean socks. To use more or less is up to you. But of course, the more socks you use, the longer the snake sock, the better!

1. Gather your socks

Select the right socks, these should have similar sizes. You can use at least 10 socks for one sock snake. If there are no similar sizes, you can rather have them arranged from largest to smallest, or vice versa.

2. Cut the socks

Cut the socks into 3 to 4 inches widthwise and remove the excess fabric. Each side should also be trimmed lengthwise.

3. Sew them together

After trimming, you may now sew your stripped socks. Attach the top and bottom sides to form a snake pattern.

4. Make a snake tongue

After sewing them all together, you can now make a snake tongue. To make the tongue, use an old red cloth or ribbon, and make a strip by trimming it in half lengthwise. Make an inverted v shape on the top end. You will need to stitch your red fabric to the top of your sock strip on the front side and ¼ inches to the left. In order to accommodate the seam allowances, you must move over ¼ inches.