Sure you can buy an expensive neoprene pocket to hold your phone while you run. But why? When you can make an elegant and sophisticated holder out of a dirty sock?
Several years ago, back when I had a fella, he bought me an armband to hold my iPhone in while I was running. It was very nice of him. I will stress what a nice thing that was for him to do, to just walk in the door with an armband for my iPhone to use while running, even though I didn't really run. Kay? Understood? Nice of him.
I hated it.
It was too big and scratchy and uncomfortable in the way only a very expensive accessory outsourced to China can be. It looked good. It just felt awful. It dug in my arm and the velcro that closed it scratched at my skin and it took forever to get it to the "right" tightness. It either felt like it was going to fall off or like an overinflated blood pressure cuff.
Fast forward to a few months later. I was cleaning out the laundry room and came across some socks I wear around my ankles during running in the winter. My ankle warmers. They're a pair of work socks I cut the foot off of that I slip over the bottom of my running pants so my little ankles don't get a chill.
The site of them got me to thinking. I wonder if I could use a sock like that for my iPhone.
And I could. That was 5 years ago and I am STILL using the same sock to house my iPhone while I run.
If you've been looking for a comfortable, WASHABLE, easy to use armband for your phone while exercising, you HAVE to do this. Obviously it wasn't only a good idea when I did it 5 years ago, but I can safely say that this chopped up sock will stand the test of time.
It's very involved and complicated so pay attention. Here's what you have to do ...
How to Make a Phone Holder for Running.
Cut the toe off of a sock ... and put it on your arm.
It will immediately make your elbow look all wrinkly like a horse's wee wee as it's coming out to pee. If you've never seen a horse's wee wee as it's coming out to pee it looks very much like my elbow.
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Stick your phone at the top of your sock, up high on your arm.
Fold the bottom up over the phone.
Wanna make more of a fashion statement? Use a fancy sock. Like this camouflage one.
The original work sock that got me to thinking about making an iPhone holder. It's too loose and the wool is too scratchy for me, but might work for you if you have bigger arms and no aversion to wool. It would look especially good if you're a long distance running lumberjack.
If you want to get really aggressive with this DIY you can serge the raw edge of your sock so it doesn't fray or unravel but I couldn't be bothered. And since this has lasted for 5 years I'm fairly confident in saying ... your sock isn't going to unravel if you don't serge it.
If you don't wash it, it's going to smell ... but it won't unravel. Don't run so you don't think you have any need for an arm sock? Just imagine how cool you'd look with a can of Pringles sticking out of it.
You're welcome.
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Luke
Karen, you're a gem.
Karen
Thanks Luke! You're a gem too. I mean, I can only assume. ~ karen!
Beth
❤️it. Definitely will give this a go. Also thinking to make a matching wrist band to wife off sweat while walk/jog. Thank you for sharing.
Karen
I'm STILL using the same one you see me wearing in this post! It has lasted for YEARS. :) ~ karen!
Tara
Genius! Thank you and God Bless!
Terese
Brilliant! I was looking for something I could sew easily myself, but this super easy and quick no-sew project is a no-brainer. Definitely will be doing this. Thank you!!
Karen
It's SO great Terese. I've been using the same black band for years now and it's still great. I might cut up another one soon. I'm sure the one I'm using now is probably stretched out a bit. And sweaty, lol. (I do wash it!) ~ karen!
Kate
Okay, love the idea, but how in the world do you get your phone into it??? I made one, but neither my fiance nor I could one-handedly get the sock up around the phone without the phone falling the ground. We felt like idiots! :)
Courtney
I think this is awesome, but what about us really sweaty people...i will soak that sock in about 20 minutes and ruin my phone. How about putting your phone in a zip lock first, poke a whole if needed for headphones then slip into sock...cool?
Karen
Hi Courtney - Well ... that's an option for a very, very sweaty person, lol. I'm sure you'd be fine without the plastic bag, but if you wanna give it a shot, why not. ~ karen!
Jagoda
I know that I'm veeeery late but.. try cutting up some workout leggins or socks? The ones that absorb sweat and don't just soak it in?
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Pam
This is the greatest thing I have EVER made in 2 minutes (including finding the sock)!! I have an arm band and HATE IT SO BAD. This is the best invention ever. Thank you!!
Ivan
You're a genius! Unfortunately it didn't worked well for me :/
As a somewhat large male, the sock got too tight and uncomfortable during my arm workout. Thanks anyway :)
Karen
Booo. Try a bigger sock! Or maybe the bottom of a legging? Sorry it didn't work out Mr. big arms. :) ~ karen!
joeyjoeyjoey
Put it on your forearm instead.
Jess
Women wear sock-like cuffs on their calves, you know, like the '80's workout women did. They have more give and fit a larger limb. That might work better for you!
Ron
I don't know if you noticed me doing curls over there, but I did over 1000. Also I tried your arm band trick using plus sized pant leg. Still too small
Anthony
Thanks. It was my wife who bought your site to my attention. I will now check it regularly for other great ideas. Thanks again.
Anthony
This would have been useful info...A YEAR AGO! !! Omg! Do you have any idea how much money I've spent on armbands? ? This is sheer genius. I think I'm falling in love with you!
Karen
That's understandable. Welcome to my site Anthony! ~ karen
kristin
Thanks for this! I'm expecting an important phone call today and I don't have pockets and I'm terrible at remembering to carry my phone around to all parts of the house. So this is perfect. (It also beats wearing it in my bra like I usually do!)
Karen
Thanks Kristin! This is still one of my favourite DIYs I've ever done. ~ karen!
Maya
So glad I googled 'diy iphone armband' before I sprang for a prefab version online...& so glad I found this site! Amazing solution, I made the armband in 2 seconds and don't have any more excuses to put off my workout :) thanks!
Karen
You're welcome! I must admit, it's one if my favourite DIYs too ~ karen!
deniseinark
I've been thinking about an armband for a long time now and wouldn't do it because of the downsides listed here. I don't own any long socks, and DH only has a few pairs to wear with boots, so I hated to cut up any of them. BUT- I ran across a pair of TED hose (the support hose that they put on your legs when you go to surgery) and used them. They were great, if a little tight on my arms. However, it occcurs to me that some people have really skinny arms and the socks might not stay up well. The TED hose (or any other kind of support stocking- you can find them with the Dr. Scholl's products) might be just the answer for those smaller arms.
Karen
Hi Denise - I'm glad you decided to hack up a pair of hose. It really is the best armband ever. I love it every time I put it on! You don't even notice it's there. ~ karen!
Colette
How about going to the dollar store and buying kid size socks if you have really skinny arms? And they come in such cute patterns and colors!
So happy this came up when I was searching online to buy a phone band today!!
Cathreeno
Wow. You run. I'm impressed!
April
Absolutely brilliant! I used a knee-sock instead of a tube sock and it worked wonderfully! Thanks so much for this wonderful DIY!
Karen
Thanks April! Isn't it hilarious? Its the best iPhone band EVER, LOL. ~ karen!
Tamahome Jenkins
This is a great idea, but I sweat like a pig when I run. So, I decided to make myself a DIY waterproof iPhone case with a Ziploc bag. This is the best $30 I've ever saved!
Karen
LOL. I don't really sweat until I stop running. Then I'm a disgusting mess. You should try the armband w/out the ziplock. It absorbs your sweat! And since the phone is encased between the two sides of the sock it doesn't get wet. If it does ... you should maybe see a doctor. Heh! ~ karen
Neil
Genius, I have now stopped washing my socks and started cutting them up and selling them to joggers instead. Great tip!
Karen
Thanks Neil. Glad to have pushed you into a higher tax bracket. ~ karen!