Fleur de mai is a feminine and romantic cardigan, knitted entirely with a simple lace stitch. It is a model that is knitted from the top down, without seams. It has a comfortable fit with dropped shoulders and a flattering V-neckline.

 This cardigan can be worn all year round. Knit it in wool with long sleeves for the cold season or make a short-sleeved version in a plant fiber for the summer. Instructions for both options are included in this pattern. Fleur de mai is knitted in a DK weight yarn.

 Sizes
 XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).
 Choose a size that is 4-6 in / 10-15 cm larger than your chest measurement.
 Chest measurement of finished cardigan (buttoned): 35 (39½, 42, 47, 51½) (54, 59, 63½, 66)'' / 89 (100, 107, 120, 131) (137, 150, 161, 168) cm.

 Sample
 20 stitches and 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm or 4 x 4 in lace stitch knitted with 4.5 mm / US 7 needles, after blocking.

 Threads used
 For the long sleeve version:
 Ulysses by De rerum natura, 100% carded merino, 185 m / 50 g.
 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11, 12) balls of the color Quartz or approximately 890 (1000, 1110, 1315, 1520) (1665, 1835, 2000, 2110) m of DK weight yarn.

 For the short sleeve version:
 Friends Cotton Silk by Hobbii, 77% cotton / 23% silk, 120 m / 50 g.
 6 (6, 7, 8, 10) (10, 12, 13, 13) balls of color 51 or approximately 635 (720, 805, 950, 1105) (1200, 1345, 1465, 1550) m of DK weight yarn.

 Needles and accessories
 Circular needles 4.5 mm / US 7 and 3.5 mm / US 4
 Open and close stitch markers, yarn needle
 6 to 10 buttons of approximately 15 mm