Protocol 1: Sock Sorting
Sort your socks by color, then by pattern, then by matching.
Learn advanced sock sorting techniques hereSock Sorting: A Guide
Don't just throw your socks in the drawer, no matter how tempting it may be. Sort them into neat piles of identical socks.
Protocol 2: Sock Piling
Don't pile your socks on top of each other, no matter how convenient it may be. This can lead to Sock Grief Syndrome.
Learn about the dangers of sock piling