How to Fold Socks, 6 Different Ways

But by using a few quick folding methods, your sock drawer will look like it was justprofessionally organized.

Tip

Declutter and purgeold, worn socks to manage your sock drawer.

Fold socks by flipping them inside out.

Wooden dresser with open drawer showing organized and rolled socks

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This is a quick way to keep pairs of casual or sports socks together.

Flipping them inside out is also a great way to fold socks for a suitcase.

This method prevents the socks from coming apart when packed and jostled between items.

Polka dot and light blue socks folded into a square shape

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peek if you need towhiten your sports socksbefore folding.

Fold socks to save space with the square folding method.

This space-saving method makes it easy to organize your socks and create a uniform look.

Tan polka dotted socks rolled into a jelly roll for organization

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This method prevents the elastic at the top of the socks from stretching out over time.

Depending on drawer space, stand the rolled socks up or lay them down and stack them.

Take these steps:

Fold ankle socks so they form a little packet.

Tan polka dotted socks rolled inside out for organization

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This is a gentle way to preserve fine dress socks.

Blue and purple striped socks flipped inside out for organization

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Black ankle socks folded into each other for organization

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Black, red and yellow striped dress socks folded into thirds

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