Different Sock Society Day - 24th October 2007

The Different Society Society (DSS) encourages the use of different socks.: wearing them, making things from them; giving them a better quality of life by adopting them.

Wearing them:
Be proud, be bold, make a statement - wear different socks - one plain - one coloour. Don't hide them wear them with pride.

Make things:
Odd socks make all kinds of useful things. There are the obvious like dusters, mittens but have you thought about car seat covers or dog jackets?

Adopt a sock
Socks that have become single through no fault of their own feel left out, unwanted and useless. Be kind to your sock. Adopt one, Give your sock a name. Provide it with a place to live. Don't forget to ensure they get out in the fresh air. Remember Christmas.

Making a tea cosy from odd socks

To make a tea cosy using odd socks you will first need a tea pot. Make certain there is no tea in it when you are using it.

• Next gather your odd socks together.


• Place them up and down the tea pot so that you can work out how many socks you will need. Use colourful or unusual socks.


• Once you have gathered the socks together stitch them from side to side.


• These will form a barrel of odd socks.


• Next place the barrel over the teapot to see where gaps for the handle, spout and tea pot top.


• Then stitch the socks accordingly.


• Do this until the tea pot is covered.

The great thing about this pattern is that it doesn't look perfect - it is practical and usable - saving you a fortune.

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