![Cotton boucle yarn handdyed in shade Lavender](https://i0.wp.com/perranyarns.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/4plyCottonBoucle-Lavender6.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
As the weather continues to heat up, I find that I still need a lightweight cardigan to wear in the office or outside in the evening.
Our cotton boucle megaskeins are the perfect yarn, and with 475-500grams per skein, one is all you need for that summer knitting project!
Remember that slubby texture means that the yarn knits up with a lovely drape on a 4mm needle, so although it’s classed as a 4ply, try searching for DK-weight patterns – and remember to swatch!
![Cinnamon Toast cardigan](https://i0.wp.com/images4-b.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Drops/465119761/26-2_medium.jpg?resize=323%2C500&ssl=1)
A quick browse through the pattern library on Ravelry gives some great ideas with free patterns, such as this Cinnamon Toast three-quarter sleeve cardigan.
Being an easy-knit stocking stitch design worked classically in separate pieces from the bottom up, this should be a quick win. It’s sure to look great with the boucle texture of our handdyed cotton yarns.
If you prefer something a little more challenging, try the Lisette sweater. It features beautiful scrolling lacework around the neckline fading down into the body, which will add interest to your knitting.
![Lisette sweater](https://i0.wp.com/images4-e.ravelrycache.com/uploads/alisonknits/521049114/Lisette-3_small2.jpg?resize=240%2C320&ssl=1)
There are several colourways of the cotton boucle yarn in our Etsy shop, but if you don’t see your favourite colour, just contact me to custom dye it for you!