Baby Booties and Slippers

30 Designs to Stitch, Knit and Crochet

Johns Susie

A new baby or toddler is the perfect excuse to get creative and what could be a more delightful gift than an adorable handmade pair of booties or slippers? This cute collection of 30 projects is packed full of gorgeous designs – you will be spoilt for choice. From newborns to toddlers, there's plenty here to keep those precious tiny toes warm in style – whether you want to make delicate and classic booties or funky themed slippers. These fun and imaginative projects include: crocheted Mary-Janes, pretty ballet shoes, Inuit-style boots, lacy T-bar sandals, baseball boots and many more. A mixture of sewn, knitted and crocheted projects are included in this book, meaning you don't have to stick to just one method, which is great for all multi-crafters. Don't worry if you are new to any of these techniques as all the basic know-how is presented in a clearly explained step-by-step format. All sizing information and templates needed are included.

About the Author

Having studied Fine Art at the Slade School, London, Susie Johns began her publishing career as a magazine and partworks editor before becoming a freelance writer and designer. She is the author of more than 30 craft books on a range of subjects including knitting, crochet, papier mache and embroidery. Susie has also contributed to a number of magazines, such as Lets Knit, Crafts Beautiful, Embroidery, Needlecraft, Womans Weekly, Family Circle, Practical Parenting and Art Attack and has made several television appearances demonstrating various crafts. She particularly enjoys art and craft activities that involve recycling and reinventing. Susie is a qualified teacher and runs workshops in drawing and painting, knitting and crochet, embroidery, and 3D design. She is the founder member of the East Greenwich knitting group, Knitting Night at The Pelton.

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