How to fold socks: nice and compact

There are many different ways in which you can fold socks in a compact and beautiful way. This will not only solve the problem of the spaciousness of a small wardrobe or chest of drawers, but also prevent the replenishment of the collection of single socks that have lost a pair. In addition, neatly folded socks will allow you to pack more things in your suitcase when packing on vacation, a trip abroad or simply a long trip.

How to fold your socks neatly

You can fit a large number of things in the pull-out shelf if you fold them in a compact stack. If it is divided into small sections, rolling balls is also suitable for this purpose.

They do it as follows:

1. Products are disassembled in pairs and folded together: toe to toe, heel to heel.
2. The elastic of the top toe is folded over.
3. A compact roll is rolled from the toe to the elastic band, while it remains free.
4. Then it is put on the formed ball and the pair is fixed.

This method has both pros and cons. For example, from a regular shelf, the resulting balls will roll to the floor if you open the cabinet. For this reason, this organizing method is only suitable for pull-out shelves, special containers, sectional organizers and zip bags. You can also make dividers yourself - just cut long strips of thick cardboard and bend them in some places so that you get a structure similar to a honeycomb.

A pair of socks is placed in each cell

How to beautifully fold socks for a gift

In order to beautifully fold the socks as a gift, it is better to choose models with different patterns. Each pair is tied up with a ribbon and placed in a beautiful box.

One of the most popular ways you can compactly fold your socks to give them to someone is a criss-cross pattern. It is very similar to the square method.

The process looks like this:

1. The selected set is placed crosswise on the table. The products are placed so that the heel faces the heel.
2. The heel from the upper pair is tucked under the lower foot of the second toe.
3. After that, you need to wrap the cuffs on the second part, that is, turn the socks inside out.
4. The cuffs that were visible are hidden inside.

If the kit has been folded correctly, the pair should make a small envelope with no voids. It takes up little space in the box, and a group of different sock models with bright prints looks very attractive.

As a gift, products with a beautiful pattern are usually folded using this method, since monochromatic models will not look festive.

How to compactly fold socks into a suitcase

In order to compactly fold the socks into a suitcase, you can roll them into balls and put everything in a transparent container or a zip bag. In addition, all the ways in which one sock is put into another is suitable for the road.So they can hardly get lost.

For more information on how to fold the socks compactly, see the video below:

You can quickly put long socks in a suitcase in the form of ordinary rolls, but it is better to put one product into another

How to fold short socks

Short pieces can be folded compactly using this method:

1. Take two socks and fold them so that the heel is towards the heel.
2. Then the pair is carefully rolled up into a tight tube. It is important to ensure that no voids form between the fabrics during the process.
3. The next step is to wrap the free end of one part in the second.
4. To prevent the rolled lump from breaking up, it is recommended to fix them with an elastic band or ribbon.

The main disadvantage of this method is that many twisted balls take up enough space in the closet. This option is suitable if there is a separate box for storing such things. In addition, there is an opinion according to which for some reason you cannot fold a sock into a sock. This is explained by the fact that this is how the fabric stretches and deforms, and the elastic threads lose their elasticity. On the other hand, there is no reliable information on this matter.

Important! Regardless of how the socks are folded and put away for storage, all manipulations are carried out only with clean products. Also, you can not deal with folding sets that have not yet dried after washing - so they will damp and smell unpleasant.

It is convenient to lay products made of thin fabric in the form of lumps, since balls made of dense material will turn out to be rather bulky

How to fold long socks

Long socks, stockings and knee-highs are bulky items of clothing that take up a lot of space. It will not work to roll a compact ball out of them, therefore, most often they are rolled into dense rolls. Another way to place long socks in the closet can be described as follows:

1. Take a pair of high socks so that their elastic bands, heels and forefoot are folded together.
2. Then each product is turned outward by the elastic bands. In this case, one should be in another, but not completely.
3. As a result, it should turn out so that the socks are held together by some elastic bands.

This method is perfect for models with a high elastic band, however, it is not very convenient to fold sports sets below the ankle.

Another life hack for storing long socks is special hanging pockets in which each pair can be folded separately.

The method is not suitable for models of small height

How to fold your socks with a rose

In the form of a rose, socks are usually folded compactly in order to form a kind of bouquet. Most often, it is intended for young children around 3-5 years old, in addition to other gifts. Also, the method is suitable for folding a bouquet of men's socks, which can be presented to a loved one on February 23rd.

To make a gift, you will need the following materials:

• several pairs of socks;
• special wrapping paper (you can use both glossy multi-colored and craft paper);
• tape;
• safety pins;
• kebab skewers or any suitable sticks (ordinary toothpicks will not work, they are too small and brittle).

It is better to choose brighter sets to make the bouquet more elegant

Directly making a bouquet of roses looks like this:

1. The first step is to remove all tags and stickers from the socks.
2. Then the products are placed one on top of the other, breaking into pairs.
3. From the resulting sets, compact rolls are carefully rolled in the direction from toe to heel.
   
   

   Small fabric bundles should be as dense as possible, otherwise the bouquet will fall apart
4. The resulting bud should be slightly narrower at the bottom than at the top if folded correctly.The edges of the socks are turned slightly to the sides to make the roll look more like a flower.
5. In order for this structure to hold, the fabric is fastened with a safety pin.
   
   

   It is advisable to take smaller pins so that they are not too noticeable
6. A similar procedure is carried out with all other products.
7. After that, each resulting bud must be put on a skewer.
   
   

   Instead of a skewer, you can use ordinary tubes
8. Then the wrapping paper is cut to form two rectangles of the same size. Each of them is bent in half and slightly obliquely so that the corners do not converge.
9. The finished bouquet is wrapped in gift paper and tied with a ribbon.
   
   

   Additionally, packing tapes can be inserted into the bouquet itself, bending them in the form of hearts

The baby socks can be folded compactly so that small candies are hidden inside.

How to fold socks into a square

The square method works best for compactly folding tall socks with a bold print. The whole process looks like this:

1. One sock is placed on the other perpendicularly so that a cross is obtained. In this case, the heel of the lower toe should be directed up, and the one that lies on top, on the contrary, down.
2. The lower toe is pried up with a finger and bent, as if trying to wrap the upper one with it. The very edge is placed under it if the sock is long.
3. The same must be done with the elastic of the bottom product - it is pulled to the middle, throwing it onto the top pair.
4. The upper product is wrapped in a similar way, tucking the edges inward.
5. As a result, you should get a fairly dense compact square. If any parts of the socks stick out of it, they are wrapped in the middle.

It is more convenient to store squares in drawers, however, it is even better to purchase special trunks with sections that are installed inside. These organizers can be found at any hardware store at an affordable price, if desired.

This is one of the nicest ways you can compact your socks.

How to fold socks using the KonMari method

The KonMari Method is named after the Japanese woman who suggested it - Mari Kondo, author of the popular home organization guide. She came up with the idea of ​​compactly storing things according to the following scheme:

1. A pair of socks is folded three times, focusing on three points. As a result, a triangle is most often obtained, but depending on the length and material, the figure may differ.
2. The compactly folded pair is placed sideways on a shelf or in a container.

Using this technique, even in a small box, you can easily fit a large number of socks and stockings, tights and underwear, and then easily get the desired product without disturbing the order in the closet.

Most compact KonMari stacking method is suitable for pull-out shelves and dressers

How to stack socks correctly

Stacking your socks in a regular stack will not make good use of the space in your closet. When trying to get one pair, the whole structure will inevitably fall apart, and stacks of compactly folded products will quickly take on a sloppy look. Eventually, the shelf becomes chaotic again.

To prevent this from happening, the stacks must be composed of securely fixed pairs. To do this, each sock is visually divided into three parts, after which the right one must be bent towards the center inside the pair. The left corner is folded in the same way. The result should be a triangle. Of these, compact stacks are folded in a chest of drawers or wardrobe. You can also store such triangles by placing them on the edge.

This method makes it convenient to place socks in special dividers.

How to fold nylon socks

Small nylon socks, which in the common people are often called socks, are usually rolled up into a ball or put one sock into another. Another method assumes that the products need to be folded together, then in half and then in half. Then the elastic of one of the socks is wrapped around the pair.

Long nylon socks can be compactly packed in a bundle, tying the group with one piece

How to fold your socks the Japanese way

The Japanese have different ways of folding clothes, which allow them to be placed not only conveniently, but also beautifully. Depending on the length of the socks, they can be folded compactly in a drawer, taking into account the following rules:

1. It is recommended to fold short products and footprints in half, having previously laid them on top of each other. The resulting pairs are compactly placed in a box or organizer cell with an edge.
2. Long products are best folded three times, while they are also divided into pairs.
3. Socks are either rolled up into tight rolls, having previously connected a pair, or compactly folded in 4-6 layers.

It is convenient to lay things made of dense fabric in this way with an edge

Conclusion

It is quite easy to fold socks compactly if you know some tricks and basic rules for storing things, especially small ones. Of course, it should be borne in mind that things are different:

• short;
• long;
• nylon;
• dense;
• monochromatic;
• with pattern, etc.

The process may vary slightly depending on this. One way or another, using one of these methods, you can place many of the most different products compactly so that they are not lost. Sorting and placing things will take some patience, however, cleaning this way will save time finding the right pair later.

For more information on how to compactly fold your socks on the go, see the video below: