Slippers make a superb gift, and home-made ones are the best. Making your own slippers is ideal - you can make them to fit the wearer perfectly and add your own personal touch. This book has projects for girls and boys of all ages and adults too, from delicate ballet slippers and dainty Mary Janes to moccasin-soled slipper socks, chunky felted boots and sparkly party pumps. There's a project to appeal to everybody here, with a choice of knitting and crochet patterns. The book caters to all levels, from straightforward booties for beginners to slippers with details such as I-cords, pompoms, picot trims and lacy sock inserts. The tools and equipment and techniques section gives you all the basic know-how you'll need to get started on your projects. All the knitting and crochet stitches and techniques are presented in a clear and easy-to-follow style. AUTHOR: Alison Howard has been knitting since she was just nine years old. A former journalist, she worked as a magazine editor before becoming a book editor. She now works mainly as a freelance editor in the craft sector, as well as editing and checking knitting and crochet patterns, and proofreading and editing academic theses. Alison has edited books in GMC's Cozy series and has written Mug Hugs and co-authored Tea Cozies 3. She has also been a consultant or written under a 'house' name for various other titles including Your Tudor Homework Helper; Your Victorian Homework Helper; Extreme Machines; and Amazing Inventions.

Author Biography

A former journalist, Alison Howard works mainly as a freelance editor in the craft sector, as well as editing and checking knitting and crochet patterns. Alison has edited books in GMC's Cozy series and has written Mug Hugs and co-authored Tea Cozies 3.