“The Knitted Slipper Book: Slippers and House Shoes for the Entire Family” Katie Startzman (STC Craft, $24.95, 160 pp.) We’re in the time of year when crafters seek out patterns and ideas ...

3 balls of # 00202 (Aran). • Set of four sizes 4 mm (U.S. 6) and 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) double pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension. • Cable needle. • Pair of purchased leather slipper ...

One thing to note: Most slipper boots feature foam soles with rubberized dots to provide ... With a cotton-based lining and woolen knit, they let your feet breathe while keeping them toasty.

Marcy Hirshleifer Penn and Lori Hirshleifer wearing the l’Essential knit top slippers. “The Hirshleifers have been family friends of ours as well as an inspiration for myself growing up.