Hacci Blackwood and the #cosycardichallenge

I thought I'd join in with this years' #cosycardichallenge set by The Stitch Sisters
and Amanda of I Sew Alot which has been going on Instagram this autumn.

What other pattern was there than the good ol' Blackwood Cardigan by Helen's Closet. A solid favourite amongst many a sewcialist, this sews up like an absolute dream in a matter of hours.

I previously made a coral version and so had the pattern already cut to size and ready to go! Mine is a size Large to Extra-Large at the hips and fits wonderfully.

This one is made from some pretty funky 'Hacci sweater knit' from Girl Charlee UK which I bought in the sale and stashed for such a cardy making opportunity as this.

Hacci is apparently another name for a sweater knit, that has a more loopy weave and much lighter weight than what you may imagine a 'sweater' to be.

This Hacci went through the over-locker like magic and best of all, it doesn't crease or crinkle.

I'd say this cardi (cardy?) was 'fairly' cosy. So I'm not sure if it still counts as a cosy cardi for the challenge?! It's cosy if you're indoors and there's a bit of heating on. It is not cosy if you're walking about the moors in it.

Hiding those handover eyes...

 Girl Charlee has this fabric in a few different prints but I just love how this 'Indian blanket' inspired print forms its own hem borders and cuff lines. I'm quite tempted to pick up the same in the black and white colourway aswell!

If you haven't tried the Blackwood pattern, give it a go, no regrets!

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