Summer Knitting Projects

I've done a blog post before on what to knit during the summer but I thought I would do a new, updated version.

During the summer I like to take a break from knitting wintery hats and scarves. Instead, I use bright colors and tend to knit more home-decor items.

Here are some of my favorite summer projects! 

1)iPhone/iPad Case 

Find more pictures and ideas here: http://lexalex-lexa.blogspot.

2)Bracelets

Find a bracelet tutorial here: http://mostlovely.net/diy-simple

3)Headbands 
Find headband inspiration here: http://lexalex-lexa.blogspot.com

4)Bows

Find a knit bow tutorial here: http://lexalex-lexa.blogspot.com

5)Coasters

Find knitting patterns here: http://www.knittingpatterncentral

6)Napkin Holders

Find more pictures here: http://dailyfix.co.za/crafts

7)Pillows

Find pillow inspiration here: http://www.pinterest.com/pumarus

8)Rings

Find a knitting pattern here: http://www.allfreeknitting.com

9)Wall Hangings

Find more pictures here: http://www.pinterest.com/jessicaemily

10) Flowers

Find more pictures here: http://www.pinterest.com/

I hope you guys got lots of inspiration from this blog post! If you would like any of the knitting patterns from these pictures, please comment below.

Knit Bracelet

I've been knitting more bracelets lately! I'll post my Knit Bracelet How.Do video soon. 

Valentine's Day Giveaway Winner

I'm excited to announce that Robyn has won the Valentine's Day Giveaway! Congratulations! I hope you all have a fantastic Valentine's Day. If you didn't win but still want one of these bracelets, you can purchase one here: Knit Outta the Box Bracelets 


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Knit Bracelets

After seeing so many different knit bracelets on blogs and Pinterest, I decided to knit myself a few! There are so many reasons why I now love knitting bracelets....

1) They are quick to make
2) They use up left over yarn
3) They make perfect gifts
4) They look lovely with fancy buttons (and I have hundreds of un-used buttons!)
5) They're stretchy so they can fit different sized wrists
6) They are so very pretty

If you would like a whole kit for making a knit bracelet make sure to enter the Valentine's Day Giveaway! 

Valentine's Day Giveaway

In celebration of Valentine's Day, we are giving you the chance to win this Hugs and Kisses Bracelet Kit by Knit Outta the Box! You can take a look at this lovely bracelet kit here: Hugs and Kisses Bracelet

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This lovely bracelet kit includes:

• 100% cotton yarn produced in the USA (25 yards)
• double pointed bamboo knitting needles
• easy to follow pattern
• darning/cable needle
• yarn cutter
• fabric notions bag
• canvas project bag

This kit would be perfect for taking on a trip or as a gift for a friend who knits.

Laurie, the owner of Knit Outta the Box, has answered a few questions so that you can learn a little bit more about her company.

How did Knit Outta the Box begin?

The idea came to me at the airport back in 2008. My flight was delayed and I had forgotten my knitting. I scoured the airport gift shops looking for something to knit and came up empty handed. I was desperate to knit and probably would have paid anything for some needles and yarn. Once back home I came up with the idea of developing a knitting kit for the “desperate knitter.”  Soon my kits were available in hospital gift shops across the country.  Then they were picked up by the Uncommon Goods catalog and soon other on-line catalogs followed.  In 2009 my kits were selected as one of the Top 100 Products of the Year by Hybrid Mom Magazine and in 2011 my iMitt© Texting Mitten kit was featured in People Magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide.  The success of the kits allowed me to grow the company and in 2011 I started offering patterns, yarns and fair trade hand-knit items.

What inspires you?

People that are passionate about what they are doing and are successful at it.  And by successful I don’t mean just making a lot of money.  Success can be defined in so many different ways.  Just the fact that I wake up every morning knowing that I get to “go to work” on something I have a true passion and love for makes me very happy.  That’s my definition of success – though I wouldn’t be disappointed if the “making a lot of money” were part of the equation too. Ha!



What's your favorite part of owning Knit Outta the Box?

That it has exposed me to so many wonderful people, products and cultures. In fact, this spring I will be starting a new business called The Feel Good Yarn Company.  We’ll be offering fair trade yarns from around the world including mohair & cashgora from Tajikistan, cashmere from Afghanistan (which I’m already selling on my site), vegan silk from India, and if all goes well, a Bolivian alpaca.  I’m also in the process of producing my own yarn line here in the States which I’m VERY excited about, but can’t go into details just yet.

Thank you so much for allowing me to tell my story.  It still amazes me that I was able to create all this from the basement of my home. I truly knew nothing about running your own business when I started this (I’m sure if I did I wouldn’t have done it!), but now I can’t think of anything else I would rather be doing except perhaps knitting more!




I was so inspired by Laurie's answers and I hope you were too!

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Make sure to enter the Giveaway and check back in on Valentine's Day!

Rainbow Wrists

Today I decided to have a little fun and throw on all my favorite bracelets. They are all different colors but somehow all match and go together. Some are from Michigan and others are from Colorado. Some I made myself and others are even from Indonesia. I hope this inspires you to wear some fun jewelry next time you go out!