Tuesday, November 5, 2013

UPcycled Cable Knit Sweater - Part 1

 

Last winter I was loving all the sweater-covered home accessories I was seeing. 
 
 
With the days getting shorter and colder -  and winter fast approaching, I set out to find some sweaters at Goodwill that I could upcycle.










Mission accomplished!  I found this "like-new" gray cable knit sweater for only $3!  And, it's a men's large - so my plan is to get 7 projects out of it! 

 2 jar cozies - for lack of a better term, which I will show you below.  2 Pillows, 1 Cowl Scarf, 1 Wine Bottle Wrap, some ornaments and a partridge in a pear tree.....
 

I found these little glass jars at The Dollar Tree, which I thought would look great covered in a gray cable knit sweater. 

Okay, I didn't really think that.... these were just the first things that I came across that I could cover.  (I was actually searching high and low for a candle in a glass jar to use - but -  I think someone broke it and tossed the evidence while I was at work - because it was nowhere to be found...I'm not blaming anyone....just sayin'...it's nowhere to be found.......) 
 

I checked to make sure the sweater would stretch around the jars.

 
When I saw the perfect fit, I was giddy!
 
Mr. Fix-It looked at me like I was crazy and then said "Looks like a jar in a sock."  A Sock?  What?.... Then he asked, "Why are you covering the jar anyways?"    I tried to explain I was putting a sweater on the jar....then I had to laugh....  Some things just have no explanation other than, "because it's AWSESOME"!!!!
 
(In all fairness, I think I did ask what he thought of it.... One of these days, I will learn....)
 
Next, I cut the cuffs off.
 
 
And secured the bottom edge with some fast-drying tacky glue. 



I tucked the cut edges under to give it a finished look.  This glue worked great with the sweater.
 

Here it is finished full of pens/pencils for now.  Once I get my Christmas decorations out, I'll probably change it's use.  They'd be great gifts full of candy/cookie mix/with a candle in them....
oh the possibilities!

 

Rather than making two identical ones, I decided to cover a Mason Jar with the other sleeve, but this time I wrapped the bottom completely - secured it with my glue and it sits perfectly flat!


Here it is, holding change, but I loved it so much I brought it to work and now it's sitting on my desk holding pens. 
 
I'm just waiting for someone to ask me why I have a jar in a sock!


I can't wait to get all the other projects finished.  In the meantime, it's back to Goodwill to hunt for more sweaters. 

Be sure to check back to see what I do next with this sweater.

Sharing the love at these great Parties!
 


 
Fluster Buster

34 comments:

  1. Hi, I love this idea and I saw it on share your cup party. Julie at julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

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  2. That is adorable! I would love it if you would link up to my link party at http://ihearthandson.blogspot.ca/2013/11/show-off-fridays-3.html

    Have a great weekend!

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  3. Now that is getting along of bang for your buck! 7 projects, that is awesome. Really fun ideas. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  4. What a great idea! I love upcycled things--in fact I have a pinterest board for recycled jeans, one for towels, and one for recycled t-shirts. I'll have to start one for sweaters ;) Thanks for linking up at Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I've pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Board.

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  5. Hi once again I love this and congrats on the feature on fluster buster! I am going to pin this. Julie at julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

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  6. Hi Suzie, Congrats! You were one of the top 2 links visited at SYC this week. I can see that a lot did not leave comments. Darn!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  7. I think it is cute and cozy.

    When not in use for something taller than the jar, or for a candle, You could make it a little head and have a desk mascot!

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  11. I love being able to repurpose items and bring life back to them. You have some really great ideas for the sweater. Can’t wait to see the rest of your “sweater” projects.

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