Oh, how I love a good sweater! Especially one that is cable knit. Not only do I love wearing them, but I love decorating with them now as well. Long before I had my own blog, I saw what Stephanie Lynn had done with her beautiful sweater over at Under the Table and Dreaming. Take a look. 
I have seen some more of these floating around in blog land so I knew when one of my favorite sweaters had seen it’s last days {hole in the sleeve and baby food stains . . . sob}, it would have a new happy home no matter what. Here is my cozy Gap sweater before the scissors go to it! 
Cutting off the sleeves is all you have to do! 
I wrapped it over glass vase that I already had. I pulled the cuff down to the bottom {love the way that looks at the base}and simply tucked the remaining sleeve down into the vase. I chose not to glue or secure anything because I know myself and will want to use it on a different vase down the road. I am ALWAYS changing things up! 
{printable from craftily ever after} But there was still precious sweater left over! I wanted more of this warm, textured look around for the fall. So I grabbed this bowl. It’s one of my very favorite pieces {given to me by my mom}. But I pull it out during Christmas and New Year’s Eve when I go a little more glam. So it’s perfect for wearing a sweater during Thanksgiving! 
I pulled the sweater down around it and taped it to the bottom to keep it in place. Then tucked the rest inside the bowl. Placing another dish or bowl inside will hide the extra material and be perfect for fresh fruit. 
The texture is great and I love the cozy feel of it. Here are a few more beautiful cable knit fun finds. 
Pottey Barn Cable Knit Euro Sham 
Pottery Barn Cable Knit stockings How do you feel about cable knit? Do you have an old sweater begging for a new life? Have you already worked your magic on one?
I am OBSESSED with all things cable knit.
The end. 🙂
Love cable knit! The vase and bowl are awesome. So warm and cozy looking. Very clever.
I love it Courtney! I haven't seen that application of the cable knit sweater yet! I covet those pillows at PB – they are so cozy aren't they? They just say "sit by the far and drink cocoa" don't they? Thanks for sharing that easy craft for fall/winter decor.
Love how you did the bowl! I did the same with the candleholders.. kids sweaters worked SO good!!
Dude- this is awesome! I'm totally digging what you did. The whole vignette in the first picture is great- loooove the Thanksgiving word print- I so need to try that. The bowl in the bowl is great too- where are my old sweaters???
Ok, I've seen this around and just love it! I can't believe it is seriously that friggn easy! Why have I not done this before!! You've inspired me…going to search through my sweaters, I know I have to have an old on in there somewhere : )
Paula
So super cute, Courtney! I love cable knit 'stuff', but not on me. I don't like adding bulk…unless it's in the form of dessert.
What an adorable idea. I LOVE IT! 🙂
I have a few less tahn flattering sweaters that were given as gifts, I am trying to figure out how to turn them into new christmas stockings… Err they may not be ready by Christmas time
Hi Courtney…stumbled across your blog through Leah at "The way we are" and am so glad I did…what a beautiful blog..and I love your idea of making good use of an old cable knit jumper…Im going to bookmark that idea for when we hit our winter here in Oz. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Anna x
Hi! WOW, I love these cable knit vases. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing! Just found your site and became a follower. 🙂
Wow!!! Fabulous projects… so creative. Just found you through Leah at The Way We Are. Love your blog!
What a cute idea!
Great idea and wouldn't this be a perfect hostess gift? a bowl full of Christmas goodies. I am going to have to do this one for sure and I am not even crafty anymore. Kathysue
Wow — love the vase and the bowl. Such a great idea!
Hi Courtney, I love this idea so much I am writing a blog post on this vase. I am linking back to your blog, I hope that is alright? Let me know if it is not and I won't post it. I think my readers would love to do one of these for Christmas!!! I found your blog while blog hopping, so glad I did. email me at
Goodlifeofdesign@yahoo.com
Courtney!! The post is up!!! Thank you for letting me link to YOU!! You are so sweet and supportive, Kathysue
I'm here via Kathysue!
Love your vases. I'll be Goodwill hunting for a couple today, thanks to you!
Happy Holidays
xo
How clever! I just popped in from Kathysue's blog…I had thought you had knit these…now that I see what's going on I like this idea even MORE! 🙂
Really pretty blog too!
Seriously, how did I miss this post? I am making one of these during nap time later today! Love love love heart it
Love this, I don't have a cable knit but I'm sure GW does, I'm also looking for a throw made of cable knit!
I know this is an older post but loved it…love how you did the bowl!
Rondell