[Carth]

Socks with holes is different matter entirely, and has been known for many years.

At one stage of it's evolution there were master craftsmen (actually older women) who could, with the deft use of a needle and cotton (or wool), efficiently repair sock holes in a magical process called 'darning'

Sadly this has long disappeared as a new pair of socks can now be bought for less than the price of a needle and cotton.