What uses are there for old and odd socks?

I suffer with chill blains and I get fed up taking gloves on and off to regulate my temperature. I asked hubby to pick me up a couple of thin, cotton pairs from the UK and he threw me a pair of his socks and said 'make your own'

 Choose an old pair of socks

 Cut above the heel

 Hem the top with a blanket stitch

 Put on and mark where you want the thumb hole

 Cut the thumb hole about 1.5cm long, use blanket stitch or machine button hole

 Decorate with buttons or ribbons