Socks are common household item that can be recycled several ways. There are many fun teen craft projects that will allow you to recycle your socks into new useful items. This article will provide you with detailed instructions on creating several recycled sock crafts with your teen.
Sleeves
Socks come in many fun patterns, and your teens can turn them into sleeves or very easily. For this recycled sock craft you will need knee high or calf length socks, scissors, and needle and thread. Start by helping your teen cut the toe section of the sock off with the scissors.
Then have your teen put the sock on like a sleeve, and trim the excess so the sleeve is a little longer than the right length. The elastic top of the sock should secure the sleeve on the teen’s arm. If it does not you may have to make it smaller by sewing a little bit further in on the seam.
Next pull the sock inside out and fold the cut end of the sock up twice. Thread the needle and sew the hem on the sock a few times to keep it secure. This simple teen craft is a great fashion accessory created from recycled socks.
An old sock can be recycled into an awesome hacky sack that your teen will have fun with for hours. For this craft you will need an old sock, rice or beans, scissors, needle, and thread. Start this recycled sock craft by cutting the toe section of the sock off, but remember to leave about an inch of extra sock.
Then thread the needle and tie the ends of the thread in a knot; you can also use fishing line or dental floss to make the hacky sack more durable. Now sew around the entire edge of the piece of sock in a circle. Pull the string lightly to form a pouch and fill it with rice.
Pull the string tighter and stuff the edges of the fabric inside the ball. Pull the string taut and tie it in a knot. Sew a few more stitches in the opening of the recycled sock and your teen craft is complete.
Recycled socks can be turned into an awesome jump rope. This easy craft only requires socks and duct tape, and it is fun for teens to use several different socks for a unique look. Simply gather about 12 socks and tie the ends of them together. Next wrap duct tape tightly around the ends of the rope to create handles, and your recycled sock jump rope craft is ready to play with.
Teens will love these recycled crafts, and these crafts are a great way to use your unwanted or mismatched socks. Try creating these recycled projects with your teens today, and you will both have a good time while helping the environment.
