<finishing initial post :-)>
We've got a nylon stocking working as an impromptu skimmer sock.
1. Remove skimmer basket
TIP: If skimmer basket is gets stuck in your skimmer now is a good time to sand the outer edge a little to give it some room.
2. Put the stocking in the basket
3. Stretch lip of stocking around edge of the skimmer basket rim so there is about .5" to 1" of overhang past the basket rim
4. (optional) Place couple 1" rocks in basket on top of stocking to keep stocking from floating up.
5. Install skimmer basket back into skimmer.

6. SANITY CHECK: Is there any way the stocking or rocks could get past the skimmer basket and get sucked directly into your pump?
If yes then you didn't install it properly. Take off and fix the problem.

7. Turn on pump and watch the bugs and other small stuff start getting caught!

YES, there will be some extra stocking material in the middle. I just ignore it. As long as you don't significantly block water flow through the basket you should be fine.

IMPORTANT: If you are using a skimmer sock or stocking you should check it every day or two... especially when you start using one. Too much crud started to pull my stocking through the skimmer basket grill once.