Biruta’s Hand-Knit Slipper Socks

Final run · 609 pairs · no new batch Knit by Hand in Paris, Ontario Biruta Liepins, 66, has knit slipper socks on the top floor of the old Nith Mill since 1985, in the two-yarn method her grandmother brought from Latvia in 1949. The mill has been sold to a developer. These 609 pairs are the last ones she will ever make. 41years at the same knitting table 2yarns in every row, for a double layer 90day money-back guarantee “ A foot doesn’t stay warm because of fuzz. It stays warm because of the air you trap. That’s the whole secret, and it takes twice the time. Biruta Biruta Liepins, 41 years at the Nith Mill Why your feet stay warm, in 3 layers 1Two-yarn outer knitTwo strands in every row, the spare one running along the inside 2A pocket of airThe double layer traps warm air around your foot, like a winter window 3Plush liningSoft, fleece-like lining against your skin, from the cuff to the toes What arrives at your door 🧦1 PairHand-knit slipper socks 🎨Your ColourCream or navy 📏Your SizeS, M, L or XL 📦Packed by HandBy Biruta’s daughter Annika What makes them different NO. 01🧶 Two-Yarn Stranded KnitEvery row is knit with two strands at once. The result is a double layer with warm air trapped in between. NO. 02☁️ Plush Lining, All the Way DownA soft, fleece-like lining in the cuff and the foot, so nothing cold touches your skin. NO. 03🐾 Grip-Dot SolesSilicone dots on the bottom for hardwood, tile and stairs. No more sliding across the kitchen. NO. 04✨ Cable-Knit FootDiamond cables on top add another layer of yarn exactly where the cold comes through. NO. 05🧣 A Cuff That Stays PutThe lined cuff holds at the ankle, so they don’t slip off when you put your feet up. NO. 06✋ Finished by BirutaShe knits the star band, turns the heels and checks every pair herself before it is boxed. Pick your colour CreamWarm cream with the star band in red, navy and tan NavyDeep navy with a white and blue winter band Store slippers or Biruta’s socks? Store slippers Biruta’s slipper socks Knit ✗ Single thin layer ✓ Two-yarn double layer Warmth ✗ Flat and cold after a few weeks ✓ Trapped air plus plush lining Heel ✗ Wears through first ✓ Turned by hand, knit dense Floor ✗ Slippery on hardwood ✓ Silicone grip dots Fit ✗ Falls off at the ankle ✓ Lined cuff that stays put Made ✗ By the container load ✓ By hand, in Paris, Ontario What the textile expert says “Stranded knitting is one of the oldest ways to make a garment warmer without making it heavier. The yarn that isn’t being used travels along the back of the work, so you get a second layer and still air between the two. That’s why traditional winter mittens and socks from the Baltic and Scandinavia were knit this way. It is also roughly twice the work, which is why you almost never see it in mass-produced slippers.” Dr. Helen Marchetti, Textile Conservator, Kingston, Ontario Perfect for ❄️ Cold hardwood & tile floors 🌙 Night shifts & early mornings 🔥 Evenings by the wood stove 🏡 Drafty old houses & cottages 🦶 Always-cold toes 🎁 Christmas gifts for the whole family 👵 Grandparents who are always cold Biruta’s checklist Knit by hand: star band, heels and toes by Biruta herself. Double layer: two yarns in every row, warm air in between. Plush lining: soft against the skin, cuff to toes. Grip-dot soles: safe on hardwood, tile and stairs. Wool blend: warm and springy, without the itch. Checked: every pair pulled on and inspected before it is boxed. 🛡️ 90-Day “Warm Feet or Your Money Back” Guarantee Wear them all winter. If they don’t keep your feet warm, or you simply don’t love them, send us a short email within 90 days and you get your money back. Good to know: The knit stretches, so if you are between two sizes, pick the larger one for a roomier fit or the smaller one for a snug fit. Every pair is knit by hand, so the star band can vary a little from pair to pair. For care, we recommend a gentle cold hand wash and drying flat, away from the radiator. Size guide Size EU US women US men Sock length S 36–38 5.5–7.5 – approx. 24 cm (9.4 in) M 39–41 8–10 6.5–8 approx. 26 cm (10.2 in) L 42–44 10.5–12 8.5–10.5 approx. 28 cm (11 in) XL 45–47 – 11–13 approx. 30 cm (11.8 in) Product details Material Wool-blend knit with a soft plush lining Knit Two-yarn stranded star band, cable-knit foot Sole Silicone grip dots Cuff height approx. 7 cm (2.75 in) Colours Cream, Navy Sizes S, M, L, XL (see size guide) Care Gentle cold hand wash, dry flat Made by Biruta Liepins and her knitters, by hand, at the Nith Mill in Paris, Ontario Final run 609 pairs. No new batch after these