There are several effective ways to fold socks to keep them organized and save space. Here are some popular methods:
1. Square Method
- Lay one sock flat with the heel facing up.
- Place the matching sock perpendicular on top, also heel up, forming a cross.
- Fold the bottom sock’s toe over and tuck it under the other sock.
- Flip the bottom sock’s cuff over.
- Fold the top sock similarly over the cross.
- Tuck the cuffs into the pockets formed to create a neat square bundle.
This method keeps your drawer tidy but can be a bit challenging at first
2. Basic Tuck (Flip and Tuck)
- Place both socks on top of each other.
- Flip one sock’s cuff inside out.
- Pull both socks into the cuff, either fully or leaving toes out.
This is quick and easy but doesn’t save as much space
3. Single Fold Over
- Lay socks on top of each other.
- Fold them in half by bringing the toes up to the cuffs.
This simple fold is fast and keeps pairs together without stretching
4. Military Roll
- Place socks heel up, one on top of the other.
- Roll tightly from toes to cuffs.
- Pull the outer cuff around the roll and tuck in loose ends.
This method saves space and keeps socks tightly rolled but can stretch socks, so it’s good for travel
5. Roll Method
- Lay socks on top of each other.
- Roll tightly from toes to cuffs.
This is quick but less secure than the military roll
6. Fold and Tuck Method
- Lay socks heel up, one on top of the other.
- Fold cuffs halfway down.
- Fold toes up to meet cuffs.
- Tuck toes into cuffs.
Great for stacking and organizing
Choose the method that best fits your drawer space and personal preference. For preserving sock elasticity, avoid overly stretching cuffs during folding