How long do I wait for the other to surface? Then, if the worst is to be acknowledged, what do I do with these sad things?
Well, one solution is to buy multiple pairs of the same style and colour so that they can be used with others of their clan. Sounds a bit incestuous, but the morality of socks doesn't really come in to it. In reality, they are usually knitted pieces of clothing to use on clean feet that often become stinky. That's all.
But instead of buying things to do what solo socks can do, how can we give them a second career?
So what to do with the solo socks?
What burglar would think to look in your socks for jewelry or your coin collection?
Socks are excellent for storing delicate Christmas ornaments; tuck ornament into the toe, then give the top a twist and fold the rest back over for safe storage. Children's socks would be especially good for this.
Heavy cotton socks are ideal for slipping over 
your hand to do some quick dusting or for washing the car.
Make a soft ball indoor games. Stuff one sock into the toe of another, tie it close next to the lump, then fold the top back over the toe. Repeat this tying off and folding until there is no sock left. You can stitch the top of the sock closed for a more secure ball.
I've seen people carry cameras, cell phones, camera lenses, glasses, etc in socks especially when packing things away in suitcases or boxes.
How about making sock puppets! Add eyes, mouth and brows with markers, ornaments or lace and you've got dandy sock people!
Another suggestion is to throw in the odd bits of soap and tie the sock up, Then you are using a solo sock to get the most out of your soap ends. For the bath or workroom/garage sink.
A kitchen use: cut off the cuff section plus 3 inches or so and slip it cuff end up over the top of dish detergent bottles. Keeps wet hands from dropping the bottle and catches drips. Just throw it in the wash now and then. Do be careful of growing bacteria!
For working outside on cold days or to protect your wrist when working at a computer or table: cut the cuff plus the heel off, then cut a hole for your thumb out of the heel, slipped it over your thumb cuff first and wrist and viola no more cold or sore wrist.
For the electronic geeks, the cuff of a sock can serve as a band to hold cables and cords. How about chucking mics and delicate components into a sock when the vinyl ready-made bags get lost or torn?
You can make toys for cats to chase, stuff socks in pillows or make your own wheat bag for those sore muscles. How about putting essential oils or fresh lavender in a sock and hanging it in a closet or bathroom cupboard?
When traveling, socks could buffer breakables and absorb spills if toiletries were tucked inside them.
At last, look for a centipede rescue centre.
In the interest of simplifying and recycling, get creative and give suggestions as to what to do with old socks except, of course, by telling me to put a sock in it. Comments?
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