I’m always up for a challenge. I am also always up for creating something. It might be knitting a sweater or making yarn; when I can do both, all the better. I also enjoy watching sporting events, and when I can do all three, it’s a win-win of creativity. During the summer of 2012, I came up with the challenge of all challenges: Could I spin enough yarn for a sweater during the Tour de Fleece, then turn right around and knit it while watching the 2012 London Summer Olympics? Now, that was a challenge! Every time I wear my sweater, I think about that crazy, creative summer and smile.

Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)“ bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 44”.

Fiber 17 (19, 20, 22, 24, 26) oz of Romney roving or prepared fiber of your choice.

Yarn 2-ply; 1,010 (1,130, 1,190, 1,310, 1,425, 1,545) yd; 950 ypp; 12 wpi; DK weight.

Needles U.S. size 3 (3.25 mm): 16” and 32” circular and set of double-pointed. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; stitch holders; three 1/2” buttons; tapestry needle.

Gauge 24 sts and 32 rnds = 4” in St st.

Notes This sweater is worked from the bottom up in the round. The sleeves are picked up and worked from the top down in the round. Purl stitches on the sides of the body and under the sleeves give the impression of seams. It also has a buttoned neckband, in the Scottish tradition.