Katie Hunter-Philpott is the first participant in our Creator’s Programme. You can see more of her work at her Instagram and watch her Reel about the project.
The Dust Bunny Cardigan by Beata Jezek of Hedgehog Fibres is a great knit option for those looking for a lightweight cardigan. I’ve never made a lightweight cardigan before, so I was pleasantly surprised that a size large could be made in 115g! I used the recommended yarn for this pattern, the Hedgehog Fibres alpaca boucle, which highlights the boucle with the many colours throughout. I had never knit with a boucle yarn before and found the boucle caught a lot when I first started knitting, but this reduced once I got used to knitting with it.
I followed the instructions fully for this pattern, but I definitely feel you could modify it to your liking, such as a longer body or wider collar. One trick I used with this pattern was casting off in a needle one size larger. I have a tendency to cast off too tight, so using a slightly larger needle ensured I did not end with a tight finish.
I feel that this pattern could be made by a confident beginner. If you are able to knit, purl, and do m1L/m1R stitches, this cardigan will be a lovely addition to your wardrobe. As a lightweight piece, it’s perfect for autumn through to spring!
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