In the Gray Cardigan

“30 is the new 20”, they say. In a recent conversation I had, I described a workshop I attended whereby I was surrounded by “real adults” and felt as though I didn’t belong. The person I was talking to, very matter of factly looked at me and said, “Joey...you know you are a real adult, right?”. If adulthood starts at 30, I’m just a baby adult, freshly experiencing this new period of life. And yet, I also don’t fit in with the current generation of “young adults”. Why isn’t there an additional category for people in their 30's like me? Middle adults--those that are in the gray area of finding themselves. There are 9 sizes included in the pattern. **XS (S, M, L, XL) {2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL}** Bust circumference: 34 (38, 43, 47, 52) {55, 58, 62, 66}" / 86.5 (96.5, 109, 119.5, 132) {139.5, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm 4” - 7” / 10 cm - 18 cm positive ease in the bust circumference intended *Note that sizes 3XL - 4XL were not test knitted.* Indiecita - Luxurious Baby Alpaca, “Charcoal” ⇾ 1,293 (1,386, 1,524, 1,707, 1,866) {1,999, 2,196, 2,384, 2,504} yds / 1,182 (1,267, 1,394, 1,561, 1,706) {1,828, 2,008, 2,180, 2,290} m Or alternative DK weight yarn. *Please be advised that yarn requirements and finished size measurements are approximate. Actual values may vary based on garment size, yarn, needle size, and gauge.* Model is a size 32” bust, wearing the size S. This pattern requires knowledge of: * Reading patterns with multiple size options * Knitting flat * Kitchener stitch * Seaming * Picking up stitches along an edge * Italian Cast On/Bind Off (optional - tutorial included) * Cable Cast On (optional - tutorial included) For pattern support or feedback, email [wintersweatherknits@gmail.com][1]. [1]: mailto:wintersweatherknits@gmail.com