9AM KNIT GAME DAY 2025 – PLAY 1
A new day dawns, the yarn’s in hand,
A cozy project, soft and grand.
Your needles click, your hook takes flight,
This journey starts in morning light.
It’s time to cast on (or chain up!) and get started! The first play is here, and your Game Day Mystery Make-Along has officially begun. Let’s get stitching! 🏈🧶
SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner
MEASUREMENTS
To Fit Size
Toddler/ Child (Adult Small, Adult Average, Adult Large)
Sample in sized Adult Average
Finished Measurements
| To Fit Size | Toddler/Child | Adult Small | Adult Average | Adult Large |
| Finished Head Circumference (approx) Inches | 17.5 | 20 | 22.5 | 25 |
| Finished Head Circumference cm | 44.5 | 51 | 57 | 63.5 |
Gauge
16 stitches by 36 rounds= 4″ [10 cm] x 4″ [10 cm] in mosaic stitch pattern.
MATERIALS
Yarn
Herrschners, Worsted Heathers (100% Premium Acrylic, 489 yds / 448 m, 8 oz/ 226 g, CYCA# 4 worsted)
Color A : #4011 Deep Sea, 1 ball
Color B: #4009 Fossil, 1 ball
Needle
U.S. 9 [5.5 mm] 16” circular needles and set of 5 double pointed needles, or size required for gauge.
Notions
- Stitch Markers
- Tapestry Needle
- leather tags (optional)
- leather rivets (optional)
- Faux Pom Pom (optional)
ABBREVIATIONS
K – Knit
K2tog – Knit Two Together
P – Purl
PM – Place Marker
RS – Right Side
Sl – Slip
Slwyib – Slip With Yarn in Back
St(s) – Stitches
WS – Wrong Side
NOTES
- Directions are for size Toddler/ Child; changes for sizes Adult Small, Adult Average, Adult Large are in parentheses. When only one number is given then that number applies to all sizes.
- The adult average size will fit most adults, especially since the project has a generous stretch. If concerned about size, measure one of your favorite hats first and choose a size based on that.
- Project is made from the bottom brim to crown.
- When working on the body, place a marker every 10 stitches for the repeat.
- Slip all stitches as if to purl with yarn in back.
- When slipping stitches be sure to not pull the float too tight or the gauge will get too small.
- Do not cut colors, carry the color up the inside of the project.
- If you want to be sure you have a safety net as you knit, adding a lifeline to your project every so often will be helpful. Just to make sure you have a point to rip back to if something goes wrong. (video help).
VIDEO TUTORIALS
- Long Tail Cast-On >> Click Here for Video Help <<
- Knit Stitch (continental style) >> Click Here for Video Help <<
- Purl Stitch (continental style) >> Click Here for Video Help <<
- Perfect Ribbing >> Click Here for Video Help <<
- Duplicate Stitch >> Click Here for Video Help <<
- How to Add Lifeline >> Click Here for Video Help <<
- Bury Ends >> Click Here for Video Help <<
- How to add a Removable Faux Fur Pom Pom >> Click Here for Video Help <<
9AM PLAY KNIT GAME DAY 2025 TUTORIAL
9AM PLAY KNIT GAME DAY 2025 PATTERN
With color A and circular needles, cast on 70, (80, 90, 100) stitches, place marker then join to work in the round.
Round 1: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of round.
Work in 1×1 ribbing for 2 (2.5, 2.5, 2.5)” [5 (6, 6, 6) cm] for a single brim; or 4 (5, 5, 5)” [7.6 (10, 12.7, 12.7) cm] for a folded over double brim.
Work continues on 11AM Play
