Friday, February 14, 2014

"THE KNITTED SLIPPER BOOK" - want a chance to win?


Several months ago, I saw that Katie Startzman (a fellow Kentuckian!) had a new book coming out. Katie and her sister, Laura Poulette share a blog, Duo Fiberworks, that I've been following for some time (there's a link on my sidebar, too) and I'm continually impressed by their creativity, enthusiasm and energy.  I was intriqued enough to pre-order "The Knitted Slipper Book" and as soon as it arrived, I spent some time reading and checking out the projects.  Take a moment right now to watch the trailer that Katie, her husband and sister, Laura, put together for the book. It's so sweet and clever.

First, let me say that I love the styling of this book. As far as I'm concerned, Melanie Falick has the magic touch in editing.  The books she edits for STC Crafts are all so aesthetically appealing, I believe I'd want to buy them even if I didn't knit!  The styling, different font styles and beautiful photographs have had me thumbing through the book over and over again.

I knew right away that I wanted to start with the knitted clogs.  I'm a clog lover from way back and the idea of knitting and felting my own sounded like something  I had to try.  The instructions are quite specific and easy to follow and the clogs knit up quickly.  Pattern sizing is included for everyone in your family, so these would make a great gift idea.  Katie also has provided very clear illustrated instructions for hand-felting the slippers in the book and has a link to great video tutorial on the  Duo Fiberworks website.  The most difficult part of the whole project was picking out colors for my first pair of clogs.  In the end, my love of autumn colors won out and I made them in Cascade 220 Heathers,  #9445 Green and Orange blend and #2452 Turtle.

This is how they looked before felting ...


and, after the magic of felting,


 and then after shaping and drying .... there they are - your very own handknit clogs!!


Aren't they the cutest things?  I love that the toes have that traditional clog shaping.  Since I finished this pair, I've been thinking of all the other color combinations I could knit.  And, wouldn't it be fun to do some embellishments? (although I like them plenty enough just as they are). I intend to put a latex bottom on this pair for a little non-skid insurance.  Katie has provided step-by-step (no pun intended) instructions for adding a variety of soles to the slippers if you'd like to make them even more sturdy. I think next up for myself might be the Beaded Moccs.  I've never done any beading (I know, where have I been?) and I believe the Moccs are a perfect place for me to start.
 
If you've been looking for some fun and quick projects to knit while waiting for yet another snowstorm  to pass, I can highly recommend this book. There's such a variety of slippers in the book, from baby Mary Jane's to slipper socks with leather soles (my three boys wore those all the time when they were young). I also think this book and a couple of skeins of Cascade 220 would make a great gift for any knitter on your friend list.  So, here's the great part for you. If you'd like a chance to win a copy of the book and two skeins of Cascade 220 Heathers, leave a comment here, maybe telling us who you'd like to knit some slippers for (and it's perfectly fine if it's for yourself!).  I'll leave the comments open until Thursday morning, February 21, 9 am, EST.  Then, I'll let the random number generator do the work of picking a lucky person. Good luck!

Edited to add:  It's Thursday morning and comments are now closed.  Thanks so much for entering.  Check back a little later for the winner!

135 comments:

  1. Everyone in the house! Me, hubby & 7 kids!

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  2. Me! But I bet Dude would love a pair too!

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  3. Me! But I bet Dude would love a pair too!

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  4. Your clogs look great! I would love to make slippers for all my girls:) what a fun book. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  5. I wish I did knit, because the clogs are divine! But, I do have friends who knit so I could share a book with them! I was also intrigued by your comment that "Melanie Falick has the magic touch in editing. The books she edits for STC Crafts are all so aesthetically appealing, I believe I'd want to buy them even if I didn't knit! " Now, those are my kind of books!
    I love reading your blog. It's a lovely way to get to know you better.

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  6. I admit I'm selfish. I'd need a pair for me first before I made a pair for anyone else. Katie's directions are great. I've knit a felted mason jar cozy of hers before and loved it. Thanks for the review and giveaway.

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  7. Me!! Your clogs look perfect for you!

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  8. I would make myself a pair first to practice on :0). Thanks for the give away! Patricia

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  9. Definitely first pair of clogs for myself. Then, I might have to move to the Netherlands and live in a windmill, but that would be kinda fab.

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  10. Maybe I could knit some for my adore able great nephew who is also your neighbor. I was just down the road from you recently. We got Mom's condo emptied! What a job.

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  11. Since I made some basic felted slippers for others for Christmas, I'd love to try some advanced techniques...for me!
    Johnston4kids on rav

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  12. Here in the Upper Peninsula, the temperature has been below freezing since December 5th. I'm sure once I made a pair for my family members and myself, the whole neighborhood would be wanting some!
    P.S. The 21st is Friday or Thursday is the 20th. You had me panicking for a second there as my daughter's birthday is the 21st...thought I'd lost a day of party planing ;-)

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  13. Love this book - I would knit a pair for me first and then the rest of the family,

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  14. I've got lots of little feet to knit for, in addition to my own! What a fun book this would be to have.

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  15. I just finished knitting slippers for a door prize for our library's fund raiser dinner this weekend. I love to make felted slippers.
    wahoomerryf on Ravelry

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  16. I would make them for me first, then if I was asked nicely, for others.

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  17. I have some handspun yarn that is about the color of the green/orange so I'm ready to make a pair for ME! Love these.

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  18. Those clogs are adorable! I would have never thought to double layer them, what a great design feature - practical, aesthetically pleasing, and a subtle way to incorporate more than one color. I pretty much live in slippers so I would definitely knit the first pair for myself. Amy

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  19. My boyfriend has been asking me to make him slippers! This book looks awesome :)

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  20. oh my goodness i so love the clogs.......my roommate just showed me the slippers i made her have wore out (3rd pr) I have always been unsuccessful in felting

    Fracksmom on Ravelry

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  21. Those are fabulous! I'd make them for sure. For me ;-). At least the first pair!

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  22. I'd knit them for myself, cuz I'm selfish like that.

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  23. I love those clogs! I wonder what else the book has to offer.... ;)

    RavID purlynn

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  24. Sure enough, I'd love to knit myself a pair--and for anyone in the family who wants a pair too! Beautiful!
    Katie V in NC

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  25. For wearing fireside at Squam!
    Laura-Lynn

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  26. Hmmm. I probably SHOULD make them for the almost-eight-year-old... but I'd probably treat myself, honestly.

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  27. What a good book! I would knit the first pair for myself, followed by a pair for my sweetie!
    nigellafoxy at gmail dot com

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  28. Well, I might have to knit some slippers for myself. My current boiled wool ones are wearing a bit thin in the toes.

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  29. What a great book! I'd end up knitting some slippers for myself. I love slippers and my feet are always cold!

    jennie50000 at hotmail dot com

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  30. Those clogs look so comfortable..........and fun to knit. I can think of several family members who would like them, including myself. I machine felted for the first time some small items for Christmas gifts. What fun, and they turned out great!

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  31. Years ago I knit slippers for everyone in the house - me, my husband and my two daughters. The girls have grown a lot but their slippers did not. I would love to knit a pair of those clogs for each of them!

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  32. What great clogs! I'd definitely love to knit some for myself! (And I can think of a couple of kids who would LOVE those fox and bunny slippers on the front of the book...)

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  33. I think I would end up knitting clogs for all and sundry, but I would start with my kids and DH :)

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  34. What a great looking book. I would love to knit a pair for myself first then my family. rav id is susanc7818

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  35. What a beautiful book! Now you have me thinking of Christmas 2014!

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  36. I would knit slippers for my two sisters. Love the felted patterns! Lcubed on Rav

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  37. So cute! I'd definitely make a pair for my son and then some for myself. Love these!
    Beth
    bethemig (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  38. Me, me ,me, must have felted slippers to warm cold " feets".

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  39. Love the clogs! they have a really nice shape- it's exactly the kind of thing I've been looking for. I would make a pair for myself, but I'm sure that my husband would want some as soon as he saw how cool they are.

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  40. Oh my goodness, I loooove them! I'd make them for myself & my bff ♥

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  41. Who will I knit slippers for???From the looks of all the different patterns featured in the book....it will be for "everyone"!

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  42. Somehow I missed this post when it first came out. Does the book give instructions for the shaping too? That is my downfall, and that lack of knowledge is why only a few of my felting projects have been successful. Ah Cascade 220 - a real workhorse of a yarn....I knitted my first pair of socks with that.

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  43. For my 2 year old son who uses a wheelchair for mobility. His feet would stay nice and toasty in these !

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  44. I would knit a pair for my mom. Because she is one to always wear my hand knits with pride, and the first to boast about them. I love knitting for her the most!

    traceymccarthy@gmail.com

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  45. My husband! He's not traditionally a "slipper person", but this winter has changed his mind, and he's been asking! (Rav: marywithani)

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  46. Amazing clogs and I love the 2 color part. I consider myself a "practical" knitter and like to make usable items. This book would come in handy for gifts for all occasions and especially since I have some grandchildren that I knit for...and their parents! LOL!
    Thank you for the drawing and I love your farm....I plan on coming back.

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  47. I would like to make some for my 3 kiddos and my 2 nephews. Love them!!!

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  48. I would like to make some for my 3 kiddos and my 2 nephews. Love them!!!

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  49. What a wonderful giveaway! I would so love to win this! (Susan B Anderson mentioned this in her Itty Bitty Blog.)
    istitchfast on Ravelry

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  50. Wow very lovely. I also saw this through Susan B Anderson.

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  51. Oh..I would love a chance to win and knit some of these patterns! They look so cozy and would make wonderful gifts!
    Saw this on Facebook through Susan B. Anderson!
    Smiles, Dotty

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  52. My toes are FREEEEEZING!!!!!!!!! All it does is snow and I really need to make some slippers for myself.

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  53. I have 7 children, 6 daughter/son in-laws and 17 grandchildren... slippers for everyone!

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  54. OH - Please include Canadians.... This would be fabulous!!! I'd make a pair for myself for sure and likely the rest of my lil' family!
    ~Shelley~

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  55. I would love to surprise my awesome neighbors with slippers...but I think I would have to test knit a pair for myself first!!

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  56. Definitely me! My feet are always cold.

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  57. Ohhh the people I could knit those for besides myself...hubby, kids, grandkids, mom, dad, friends....the list may be never ending! Love the designs!!

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  58. For my mother, and her three sisters so that they would be matchy and linked by slippers.

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  59. Slippers have been on my list for some time to knit! With two little kids, I haven't found the time yet. I'd love to knit myself a pair of those clogs!

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  60. I would love to knit these clogs for my husband but he has a size 14 feet! So maybe I'll just knit them for me! ; )

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  61. I'd love to win this book - those knitted clogs are beautiful! Susan B Anderson sent me here from her blog and I'm thrilled to check your site out!
    My rav id is barkersumpter

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  62. OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I have always LOVED handmade slippers. The clogs are the best!!! I think I would make the slippers for my neighbor. She needs a little something to cheer her up. Slippers would do the trick. Thank you so much for this lovely giveaway. blyerke1@yahoo.com My Rav id is yerkeb

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  63. Would love to knit the clogs for myself. Then I am sure there will be others that will want a pair.
    Thank you for the opportunity!

    Rav ID. SuuzzeeQ

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  64. This looks like just the thing to get me over my car of felting, and just in time to make myself some slippers for the approaching winter (here in Australia).

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  65. I want to knit slippers for myself!

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  66. myself and my little girl!! your book looks awesome !

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  67. my boys and husband first - then a pair for myself. Found from Susan B Anderson's blog - she says hi!

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  68. I also think the clogs are really special, as that is the type of shoe I usually wear. So I probably first would make a pair for me, as I usually don't knit for myself. Then I would make a pair for my daughter who always has cold feet. And a pair for my little granddaughter, but wait there are some others in the book too, oh my, maybe all of them? Thank you for the chance to win.

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  69. I would knit them for my mother..
    Her feet are always cold! ( especially here in northern canada)

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  70. How awesome! Even though I currently reside in Athens, GA, I'm originally from Canada and can appreciate a nice warm slipper! I'd knit these for my whole family (immediate and extended) because how could I deny felty warmth to my Canadian flock??!?!?

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  71. Susan B Anderson said Hi. I found my way here from her blog. Slippers for the whole family!

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  72. How neat the book must be... I would love to have it and knit a pair for myself...I've never tried felting but you have me convinced!
    Susan Anderson told me to come over here! Wonderful blog!!

    Debbie1085 on Rav

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  73. How neat the book must be... I would love to have it and knit a pair for myself...I've never tried felting but you have me convinced!
    Susan Anderson told me to come over here! Wonderful blog!!

    Debbie1085 on Rav

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  74. Great looking book, now I am off to check out your blog, I came here via Susan Anderson's blog:)

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  76. I have been wanting to get this book--what fun slippers! I found this site through Susan B Anderson's blog:-)
    beechlvr7 on Ravelry

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  77. I think a pair for myself and my mama!!

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  78. Aww! I'd make a pair (or three) for some upcoming birthdays! Thank you!

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  79. I would have to say my sister. She suffers from Raynaud's, mainly in her fingers, but suffers daily with extremely cold feet! I would love to knit her those amazing wool clogs!! Thank you for this chance to win!! maryspetals@rogers.com

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  80. I would make slippers for all five of my grandchildren including my two year old twin grandsons. How fun!!

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  81. Adorable! They would be great for the whole family.

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  82. I love this book and would make the felted slippers for myself! We have a.65 inches of snow as of today:)
    Raverly. I'd. LAKCHI

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  83. I would knit a pair fir my mom; she just moved to US from the Caribbean! So, this will be my welcome to your new home warming gift to her. I am mmgrrr on Rav

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  84. I love your slipper clogs and I would definitely knit myself a pair!
    Phyllis Rav ID: daylily1220

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  85. I've recently worn a hole in my felted slippers and was contemplating making a new pair. So selfish knitting for me!
    Kathy aka woolyeyes on Ravelry

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  86. I am totally in love with the clog slippers!! I must knit myself a dozen pairs! Thanks for the inspiration!
    Jen (jenb69 on Ravelry)

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  87. I'd make a pair for hubby - whose heels are poking out of holes in his current pair. :-)

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  88. My husband has been begging me to knit him a new pair of slippers - he has worn giant holes in the bottoms of his Men's Felted Moc Slippers - but I just haven't found that perfect pattern yet.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    sms394 on rav

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  89. I most definitely would make slippers for myself, and for my cute little granddaughters! RavID - jaydawnrn

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  90. I love the knitted clogs. I would knit them for me! Susan B. Anderson said to tell you that she sent me.

    Angela
    Rav: Angelbibity

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  91. I love the clogs. They are adorable and look so warm. Susan B. Anderson sent me over. :) -RAVID: Tanknit

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  92. I would make some for my sweet sister.

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  93. Me, me, me, me, me!!! Well, maybe a pair for the twins too. (They're still little so it wouldn't take long) :-). I, too, love Melanie's touch in books!

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  94. I would be a bit selfish and knit a pair for me. My sewing room in the basement is cold on my feet--especially this winter! Sent over by Susan B. Anderson, but I've visited your blog via her before.

    I love the colors of your clogs too, they turned out great!

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  95. Susan B Anderson says Hi!
    I'd love to make the clogs for my daughter to relax in after a long day at work.
    RavID: newjerseybarb

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  96. I'd love to make a pair for my DH ~ Thanks for a chance to win!
    RavID: LannieK

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  97. Thanks for the great giveaway! I am always looking for cute slipper patterns and yours are adorable!
    saradenbo on ravelry

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  98. Susan B Anderson says Hi! :D I'd make some for my sister (who is hard on her slippers) and my son (who always has cold feet) first, then I'd probably end up making some for everyone... love your clogs!

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  99. hi!!! i'd love to make these slippers--i like the inside/outside method and since i know how to felt--just learned, i could make a pair for------me, sister, mother, son, daughter, granddaughter, step daughter, step son, daughter-in-law....and the list is endless....hey it's never too early to start on christmas.....

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  100. I'd work on making a pair for family and friends and that will pretty much take me a long while. The first thing I ever knit was a pair of slippers so they have a special place in my knitting heart. Love the idea of a slipper book. Thanks to Susan Anderson for the tip on this.
    Cathy
    RavId: ptreyes

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  101. Me of course. What a lovely book. Thanks to Susan B Anderson for the tip.
    Ravld: greengirl34

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  102. What an amazing book. I'd knit slippers for me (the clogs), but I've knit slippers for family members, so they'd be on the list too. A generous giveaway (and thanks to Susan B Anderson for cluing me into your great blog).

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  103. I am the only one with cold feet (all the time!) in this house so I would be making a pair for me. And like you, I am a clog wearer from long back and would have to make a pair of those beauties for myself. I really like the double layered effect.

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  104. I have 5 children all married and I would live to do this for Christmas
    Ellen
    Rav ID. Missellen

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  105. These are amazing. Thanks for the chance to win your beautiful book. It's going on my wish list for sure!

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  106. Beautiful! I would love to knit these for my nieces...and myself! RavID SilveryBlue

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  107. They are so sweet! I'd love to make some for myself. RavID: maggie4721

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  108. I love the clogs!! Perfect for keeping my feet warm when I spin and weave!

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  109. Susan B Anderson sent me over to check out this book. I love slippers! Not only would I make them for myself, I have a dear friend who travels a lot and they would make a great gift for keeping her tootsies warm and clean while she's padding around hotel rooms. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  110. I would love to knit a pair of the clogs for myself. They look so very comfy! Ravld: lisarviviano

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  111. I would make these for everyone in my family! Thanks to Susan B. Anderson for sending me your way!
    Rav ID: smithmks

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  112. I would like them for me and my grandson who is always asking me to knit him socks. I've never knit socks. Maybe this would be a good start.
    Pat/RavID-pprahl

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  113. They are so cute, I would make some for myself of course! I saw your website on the Susan B Anderson blog and she recommend we check you out and I am so glad!

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  114. Adorable video. Being from Alaska where we take off our shoes as we enter the house, everyone needs and wears slippers! Pick me!!!
    Carolyn (crazy8mom on ravelry)

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  115. I would love to knit a pair of slipper clogs to take to my sister next month as a bread and butter gift when I fly thru the sky for my very first visit to her life in Sacramento. I got here thru Susan and love your blog and this book too! cguard(on Rav)

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  116. I want to knit slippers for my very deserving husband and both my boys and myself. We all love to keep our feet snuggly and warm in our house..

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  117. Would love to knit my kids some new slippers and maybe some for me too! Found you through Susan B. Anderson's blog :) Rav id purlbuckeye

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  118. Oh, these are wonderful! Would love to have this book. These would be well used in our home as well as welcome gifts wherever I should roam. I found you on Susan B. Anderson's blog. Rav id - love2knit4u.

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  119. Always on the lookout for new slippers for charity. Susan b Anderson says we are to say hi from her. Ravid NaomiKnitster.

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  120. Love this clogs!
    Rav ID grandmawhitecar

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  121. The felted clogs would be perfect for my dad who's feet are always cold! They would be perfect for him! Another Susan B Anderson fan who says to say hi from her!

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  122. Probably me, since no one likes slippers more than me!

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  123. Would love to make for me & the Grandkids. Susan B Anderson's blog mentioned this giveaway.

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  124. I would love to make myself a pair of slippers. It's been so cold here in Maine

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  125. Hello from Susan Anderson (who will be visiting Minnesota soon) I would knit these clever clogs for my husband to prevent him from wearing out his wool socks. It would really be my gift as I wouldn't need to darn his socks!!!
    I am tobel on Ravelry

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  127. I think I'd start with a pair for myself first, and then maybe this would become my Christmas gift knitting theme for next year. Thanks for the chance! diann325@gmail.com

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  128. I would make some for anyone and everyone. I love to give! dcroyalheiress@gmail.com

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  129. Would love to win this book. I love the heather clogs! So want to knit them even as it is turning warm here in Alabama
    Oh and I read about this on Susan's facebook page.

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  131. Hi! New fan sent over by Susan B Anderson, saw this too late. Have a great day :)

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