DIY odd-sock face mask
8 simple steps (with pictures)
Julia Lowe / 19th May 2020
Covid-19 Government Advice
The UK is the latest government to recommend the use of homemade face masks
while in "enclosed public spaces where social distancing is not possible"
Wearing a face mask helps stop people from becoming infected in two ways:
1) By blocking most airborne droplets filled with virus from being inhaled
2) By stopping the wearer from touching their own mouths and noses
![Jules face mask craft class Jules wearing her home made face mask. A summer weekend break in a forest near London and Kent. An outdoor woodland retreat featuring adventure activities, live music, DJs, parties and camping. Half summer adventure activity camp, half music festival, for adults only.](https://media.campwildfire.co.uk/campwildfire/2020/05/27023540/Facemask-thumb-10-scaled.jpg)
The odd-sock face mask is a great way to recycle your old odd-socks while making a quick,
incredibly simple face mask.Â
You will only need:
• One old sock
• Scissors
Step 1) Make two cuts in your sock
Cut your sock once above the heel and the other below the ankle cuff.
Move the cuff and heel pieces to one side.
![Step one Step one of making a facemask out of a sock](https://media.campwildfire.co.uk/campwildfire/2020/05/27023531/Facemask-thumb-02-scaled.jpg)
Step 2) Open up the sock
Cut down the edge of your sock so that you can open it up into a rectangle.
![Step 2 Step 2 of making a facemask out of a sock](https://media.campwildfire.co.uk/campwildfire/2020/05/27023532/Facemask-thumb-03-scaled.jpg)
Step 3) Cut slits in your sock
Using your finger as a spacer, cut slits up each side of the rectangle.
Make sure the slits are also a finger-space away from the edge to avoid ripping.
![Step 3 Step 3 of making a facemask from a sock](https://media.campwildfire.co.uk/campwildfire/2020/05/27023533/Facemask-thumb-04-scaled.jpg)
Step 4) Cut the strings to go around your ears
Bring back the foot piece of sock and cut two strips from this fabric.
These will now look like two loops.
![Step 4 Step 4 of making a facemask out of a sock](https://media.campwildfire.co.uk/campwildfire/2020/05/27023534/Facemask-thumb-05-scaled.jpg)
Step 5) Open up the loops
Using your hands, stretch the loops you have cut. Once you have done this a few times,
the material will loosen. Now snip the loop so it opens up into a long string.
![Step 5 Step 5 of making a facemask out of a sock](https://media.campwildfire.co.uk/campwildfire/2020/05/27023535/Facemask-thumb-06-scaled.jpg)
Step 6) Thread your facemask
Using the string you have just made, thread one end up through the first slit in the rectangle,
down through the second and so-on (till you have completed one side)
![Step 6 Step 6 of making a facemask out of a sock](https://media.campwildfire.co.uk/campwildfire/2020/05/27023536/Facemask-thumb-07-scaled.jpg)
Step 7) Repeat this on the other side
You will now have a rectangle with both sides threaded
![Colourful home made face mask Close up of multi coloured face mask made from a sock. A summer weekend break in a forest near London and Kent. An outdoor woodland retreat featuring adventure activities, live music, DJs, parties and camping. Half summer adventure activity camp, half music festival, for adults only.](https://media.campwildfire.co.uk/campwildfire/2020/05/27023537/Facemask-thumb-08-scaled.jpg)
Step 8) Tie a knot on each side
These knots will hook around your ears to hold the facemask onto your face.
You can adjust the size of the knots at any time.
![Home made face mask close up Close up of the face mask craft class. A summer weekend break in a forest near London and Kent. An outdoor woodland retreat featuring adventure activities, live music, DJs, parties and camping. Half summer adventure activity camp, half music festival, for adults only.](https://media.campwildfire.co.uk/campwildfire/2020/05/27023538/Facemask-thumb-09-scaled.jpg)
Your fask mask is now finished!
Wear your mask with pride!
![Jules face mask craft class Jules wearing her home made face mask. A summer weekend break in a forest near London and Kent. An outdoor woodland retreat featuring adventure activities, live music, DJs, parties and camping. Half summer adventure activity camp, half music festival, for adults only.](https://media.campwildfire.co.uk/campwildfire/2020/05/27023540/Facemask-thumb-10-scaled.jpg)