They are thick and warm! These are NOT sock slippers, but knitted slippers with an old-fashioned knitting style which creates a thick and warm slipper.

Knitting slippers is one of the many crafts which I enjoy. The pattern which I use has been handed down through the family over the years. We have been wearing these long lasting, washable warm slippers since we were children. From time to time a store bought pair of slippers does make it home, but we have always seemed to prefer this comfortable warm home slipper. Of course the best thing is one can always knit up a new pair at any moment, even if the reason for the new pair is just for a different color.

These particular slippers are made with 2 strands of yarn which contributes to the warmth of the slippers. Using 2 strands of yarn at once also gives you the opportunity to a create a wide variety of color combinations. Occasionally I do use one color but I find it much more interesting to combine colors. Sometimes mixing the same color but using different shades of that color creates a beautiful combination. Other times using white then another color, be it pastel or a darker shade creates a great end result. The color combinations are endless!

Another great feature of knitted slippers is they are very easy to care for. When they need to be cleaned all you have to do is pop them in the washer then machine dry. They will come out looking like new! The slippers do have a little give to them and machine washing and drying them will return them to their original fit. How easy is that! Unlike most store bought slippers which are not all washable you will never have to worry about having clean slippers again! Homemade slippers are warm, comfortable, easy to clean and definitely offer a wide variety of color variations.

Since we all love these slippers it would be wonderful to share them with everyone.