Play 1 – 9am Game Day 2026 Make-Along – Knitting
Designed by Marly Bird
SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner
MEASUREMENTS
To Fit Size
One size fits most adults
Gauge
13 sts and 20 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in Broken Rib pattern
MATERIALS
Yarn
Red Heart, Roll With It Melange (100% Acrylic, 389 yds / 356 m, 5½ oz/ 150 g, CYCA# 4 worsted) :
1 ball each: Tabloid
Curtain Call
Knitting Needle
U.S. 10 [6 mm] 16” [40 cm] or 24” [61 cm] circular needles, and set of 5 double pointed needles or size required for gauge.
Notions
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Leather tags (optional)
- Leather rivets (optional)
ABBREVIATIONS
K – Knit
K2tog – Knit Two Together
MC – Main Color
P – Purl
P2tog – Purl 2 together
P3tog – Purl 3 together
Pm – Place Marker
RS – Right Side
Sl – Slip
Slm – Slip Marker
Ssk – Slip, Slip, Knit (see Special Stitches)
Sssk – Slip, Slip, Slip, Knit (see Special Stitches)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
WS – Wrong Side
Wyib – With Yarn in Back
Wyif – With Yarn in Front
Yo – Yarn Over
SPECIAL STITCHES
⭐ Slip, Slip, Knit (Ssk): Slip 2 stitches, one at a time, as if to knit. Insert left needle into the front of these 2 stitches and knit them together from this position – 1 stitch decreased.
⭐ Slip, Slip, Slip, Knit (Sssk): Slip 3 stitches, one at a time, as if to knit. Insert left needle into the front of these 3 stitches and knit them together from this position – 2 stitches decreased.
PATTERN STITCHES
P1 x K1 Rib
Worked in the round over an even number of sts.
Every Round: * P1, k1; repeat from * around.
Broken Rib (circular)
Worked in the round over an even number of sts.
Round 1: Knit.
Round 2: * P1, k1; repeat from * around.
Repeat the last 2 rounds for Broken Rib (circular).
Broken Rib (flat)
Worked back and forth in rows over an odd number of sts (minimum of 7 sts).
Row 1 (RS): Knit
Row 2 (WS): P2, * k1, p1; repeat from * to last st, p1.
Repeat the last 2 rounds for Broken Rib (flat).
NOTES
- Both yarns are held together and used as one for the entire piece.
- Piece is worked from the bottom up, starting in the round, then worked back and forth in rows for remainder of piece
VIDEO TUTORIALS
- Long-Tail Cast-on >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEGwt4cedLM <<
- Fixing Long Tail Cast-on >> https://youtube.com/shorts/ZlvKpqAqMrc <<
- Purl Stitch (Continental) >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuDt-8jqh4g <<
- Knit Stitch (Continental) >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3brKFKg5Yc <<
- How to Tink >> https://youtu.be/c7Gud7k4Y8k <<
- How to Work 1 x 1 Ribbing >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx7XFsbEGkE <<
- Perfect Ribbing Every Time >> https://youtu.be/ByLQC3s36mc <<
- How to Add a Lifeline (3 ways) >> https://youtu.be/FiqYUE_aHAw <<
- How to Bury Ends >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_NBGUKjO-E <<
9AM VIDEO TUTORIAL
Click here to watch Play 1 on YouTube
GAME DAY 2026 KNITTING
Gauge Swatch Instructions
Hold two strands of yarn together throughout.
- Cast on 21 stitches.
- Work the swatch as follows:
- Row 1 (WS): *P1, k1; repeat from * to the end of the row.
- Row 2 (RS): Knit all stitches.
- Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the swatch measures approximately 4 inches (10 cm) in height.
- Measure your gauge:
- Measure the width of the swatch across all 21 stitches.
- Note how many inches wide those 21 stitches measure.
- Calculate stitches per inch:
- Divide 21 stitches ÷ measured width (in inches) = stitches per inch.
Target Gauge
- 3.25 stitches per inch
13 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)If your stitch count is higher, try a larger needle.
If your stitch count is lower, try a smaller needle.
Play 1 – 9am Game Day 2026 Make-Along – Knitting
With both yarns held together, cast on 86 sts.
Join round being careful to not twist cast-on edge, and mark first st.
Work in P1 x K1 Rib for 10 rounds.
