As I approached 40 years old, I needed to feel empowered and a little bad ass again. I joined Roller Derby! It’s my first sport, and I can’t get enough! My derby name is WIP (Work In Progress)! That’s what I am, a work in progress. One of the amazing women on the team is called Rainbow Smite, and this sweater is inspired by her. I hope that this sweater becomes your favorite work in progress and that when you wear it you feel strong and bold. Good luck and don’t be afraid to take risks.

Yarn:
Shripwercked Sheep Twisty Sport
Naked-100g
99 Luftballon- 50g
Turmeric- 50g
Cheddar- 50g
Lucky- 50g
Duke- 50g
Flamboyant-50g

Sizes:
S (M, L, XL)
Bust: 35 (39, 42, 45)”

Gauge:
24sts x 36 rows = 4in x 4in in stockinette stitch using US size 7 (4.50mm) needles.

Needles:
US size 5 (3.75mm)
US size 7 (4.50mm)
DPNs or other needles for small diameter knitting

Notions:
5 buttons
4 stitch markers
waste yarn for holding sleeves
yarn needle