No, it's not a castanet; that pretty little wooden egg-shaped item with a handle is a good, old-fashioned darning ball. I discovered one a few years back, and I have decided it's one of the most indispensable items in my sewing arsenal.
To use, you just simply run the darning ball to the hole in the sock. This will give you a great foundation on which to keep the hole steady as you pick up the yarns to make a nice stitch that will hold, but not have an uncomfortable lump from the seam the sewing creates. Tiny stitches anchored carefully with just a few of the threads of the sock will make it look almost good as new.
So, the next time you're at a flea market or antique store, look for one of these handy-dandy items. You'll be able to darn the sock, not just say "Darn the sock!"
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