When we woke up on 1st May this year, the ground was covered with snow, creating an interesting contrast between winter and spring, new growth and snow.
As well as this day, Snow in May is all about creating contrast. Whereas the cardigan itself is worked in single thread sportweight yarn and is lightweight and airy, the ribbed edges are worked with yarn held double to add a robust look.
This wrap cardigan is worked seamlessly from top down and features a wide neck, ¾ sleeves and a lace patterned hem.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 , 46, 48, 50)“ / 81 (86, 91, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117, 122, 127) cm bust circumference;
Sample is size 32” / 81 cm.

YARN
Light sportweight or fingering weight yarn:
805 (850, 900, 945, 990, 1040, 1085, 1135, 1180, 1230) yds / 735 (780, 825, 865, 905, 950, 995, 1040, 1080, 1125) m of MC (main color)
365 (385, 405, 425, 445, 465, 485, 505, 525, 545) yds / 335 (355, 370, 390, 410, 425, 445, 465, 480, 500) m of CC (contrasting color)
Sample yarn: Manos del Uruguay Serena (170 yds /
155 m per 50 g skein; 60 % alpaca, 40% cotton); Dancing Jewel as MC and Emperor as CC.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 6 US / 4 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm long
Size 7 US / 4.5 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm long
Size 6 US / 4 mm and size 7 US / 4.5 mm double pointed needles for sleeves (you can also use long circular needles and Magic Loop technique).

4 stitch markers; row counter; waste yarn for holding sleeve stitches; 3 large buttons, 1” / 2.5 cm diameter.

GAUGE
21 sts and 30 rows in St st using smaller needles and single thread yarn = 4” / 10 cm after blocking.