Wool & The Gang - Fearless Cardigan

I've had this obsession with Wool & The Gang ever since I came across their website. I finally treated myself to one of their projects - this gorgeous Fearless Cardigan

This project is perfect for beginners. I knit this and did the finishing all in one day.
No joke. Just one day.

If you want a sweater to impress and you want it fast- knit this!

Video in the Making

I had the pleasure of making a video with my friend Chris Spencer. This guy is crazy good behind the camera and was nice enough to create a video about my blog. 

Here are some behind the scenes pictures taken by Cody Clarke

Follow itschrisspencer and cody_clarke on Instagram for some amazing pictures! 

Tips for Knitters: Knit Gift Wrapping

With Christmas approaching quickly, I thought I would do a post on knit gift wrapping. Last year I did a post on knit gifts for the holidays which you can find here: http://lexalex-lexa.blogspot.com/2012

I love giving knit gifts but you can only give so many knit gifts. Sometimes you want to give someone cookies, or shoes for a change. Just because you aren't actually knitting a gift doesn't mean you can't use your knitting skills to beautifully wrap your gifts. Here are some creative ways to incorporate knitting with your gift wrapping!

1) Knit Clutch

This little bag is great for small gifts. You can stick some simple things in here like candy or nail polish. I sewed a button on the inside so it can snap shut like a purse. This is not only gift wrapping but it doubles as a clutch/wallet. 

 2) Knit Gift Bag

This knit bag is so easy to knit. The one in the picture only took my an hour to knit and sew. You can stick almost anything in here. I particularly like to use these bags for giving coffee or tea as a gift. 

3) Knit Jar Cozy

Giving something in a jar as a gift? Knit a cozy for it! I decorated mine with lace and buttons. You could also fill an empty jar with things like candy canes or pencils.

4) Knit Bow Garland

I used this bow garland in place of ribbon. It looks lovely on gifts and can be reused for many things. 

5) Knit 'Wrapping Paper'

It may seem like a strange idea but it actually works perfect for wrapping breakable items. In the picture below, I wrapped a little glass cup in knit 'wrapping paper'. 

6) Knit Bow Ornaments

I've used this idea in other posts. You can wrap little boxes with bows and they can double as ornaments or hair bows. You could knit any kind of ornament and use it to wrap another gift. (Some other ornament ideas include round ornaments, mini santa hats, knit snowmen, etc.)

Do you have any cool holiday knitting tips you'd like to share?

The Ultimate Waffles and Ice Cream

So for my brothers 'back to college' breakfast, my Mom and I made waffles and ice cream. My brother decided to take it up a notch though and created this master piece.

Waffles, bacon, ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and berries.

For my Mom and myself, we made gluten-free waffles which turned out great! I'll post the recipe soon.
(Please excuse the bad lighting. There was no time for fancy pictures)

Color of the Year: Emerald Green

So I've recently discovered that the color of 2013 is Emerald Green. This just happens to be one of my favorite colors! 

Here are some Emerald Green accessories to inspire you. My goal is to wear this color once a week! 

Purple and Blue Slouchy Hat

Item of the day: purple and blue slouchy hat