This pattern is forever free with the coupon code DERBYLOVE - if you choose to purchase the pattern, all proceeds will go toward supporting my home roller derby league, the BisMan Bombshellz. The BisMan Bombshellz are a skater-run 501(c)(3) non-profit flat-track roller derby league. Our mission is to promote wellness, athleticism, and empowerment for women in our community.

What do knitting and roller derby have in common?
Blocking! And now, this tank top! Originally designed for the RollerCon 2024 Knotty Knitters vs. Happy Hookers challenge, this simple, #sizeinclusive, cropped jersey is the perfect way to show off some derby love. You could also make one to rep another sport, although… are there any other sports besides roller derby? I’m not sure. I’ll have to look into that.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Skills needed: knit & purl, seaming, intarsia, simple decreases. Intarsia motifs are charted only and not written out. This pattern won’t teach you to knit intarsia, but a link to a basic intarsia tutorial is included. 3-needle bind off or Kitchener stitch is optional but recommended to finish the shoulders.

Sizes Available: XS (S, M, L, XL) 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X - to fit chest measurements of 30” (34”, 38”, 42”, 46”) [50”, 54”, 58”, 62”]

Yarn Required: approximately 460 (530, 600, 670, 740) [810, 880, 960, 1030] yds of DK weight yarn in two colors with high contrast

You will need approximately 15 yds of Color B for each digit in your number, and the remaining yardage in Color A - e.g., a size L with a 3-digit number would require 625 yds of Color A and 45 yds of Color B.

Sample is a size XL, pictured on a 44” bust. Sample was worked in Knit Picks Cotlin in Black (Color A) and Sea Glass (Color B).