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How to tighten a loose sock cuff
Short answer: Sew a thin elastic into the cuff from the inside. It takes fifteen minutes and gives the sock another h...
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How to darn a hole in a sock
Short answer: Put something round inside the sock, sew a grid of threads across the hole in both directions, and anch...
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How long a pair of socks lasts
Short answer: A pair of socks lasts six months to two years. The number of pairs in rotation matters more than price,...
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Size ranges in socks
Short answer: Socks are sold in ranges of four to five sizes. If you sit in the middle, the fit is perfect, and if yo...
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The difference between men's and women's socks
Short answer: The difference lies in the size and the width of the shaft, not in the fabric. A sock in size 36-40 is ...
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When a sock is worn out
Short answer: You can tell by three things: the skin shows through the heel, the cuff no longer holds the sock up, or...
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All socks in the same colour
Short answer: Buy ten identical socks instead of five different pairs. Then there is never a single sock left over, a...
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Socks in rotation through the week
Short answer: Seven to ten pairs in the same colour and model are enough. That way you can pair socks without looking...
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Washing socks so they last longer
Short answer: Wash socks at 40 degrees turned inside out, and skip the tumble dryer. Heat and friction are the two th...
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Socks in bed
Short answer: Warm feet help the body fall asleep faster. The sock should be thin and free of tight elastic, or it wo...
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Cold feet in the evening
Short answer: Dry feet are warmer than thick socks. A damp foot in a thick sock freezes more than a dry foot in a thi...
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Socks when you have diabetes
Short answer: Choose a sock with a seamless toe, a soft cuff without a tight elastic and a material that keeps the fo...
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