Larry, Larry, Larry - what am I gonna do with you.
Everybody knows - your supposed to darn the socks - not toss 'em. Whaddya think you slide across the hardwood floor in? "Darn Socks" of course. Spray furniture polish on 'em to make 'em slicker.
Make great dust cloths when they won't stay on your feet anymore...
Now when they finally get really really bad, gar bait. Cotton rope all shredded is good, but trust me, toss out a cotton sock all worn and such, and when the fine teeth of a gar latch hold - he is snagged but good.
For a dollar I'll share what nylons and panty hose with runs in them are good for.
I may not care one whit about 'tatting' - but I do make scratch biscuits, can make gravy, and know how to be resourceful in other ways.
Barbara - don't be tossing out them nylons with runs in 'em...they do have a good use.
Just have to wait until I get my dollar, or three.