Turkey Trot Mystery Make Along || 2020
The Turkey Trot 2020 was a FREE online mystery make-along event for both knitters and crocheters, held over Thanksgiving weekend 2020. The mystery is solved — we made a Ruana! — and all clues are now available below so you can make the Turkey Trot Ruana anytime, at your own pace.
Whether you’re discovering this for the first time or coming back to finally make it, this was one of our most-loved community events. It was part of an annual tradition of mystery make-alongs alongside the Turkey Trot 2019, Tournament of Stitches, and the Game Day events.
Grab your supplies and get ready to make the Turkey Trot Ruana! Share your finished project using #MarlyBirdTurkeyTrot2020
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What is the Turkey Trot with Marly Bird?
The Turkey Trot Mystery Make Along with Marly Bird 2020 was a FREE and super fun online event held over the US Thanksgiving weekend for BOTH knitters and crocheters.
A make-along is when a group of knitters and crocheters get together to work on the same project at the same time. The Turkey Trot has one knit pattern and one crochet pattern — both are the same Ruana, just worked differently. Make one or both!
About the 2020 Turkey Trot
The Turkey Trot 2020 ran over Thanksgiving weekend in November 2020, with one pattern clue released each day over six days. All clues are now available — you can work the complete Ruana pattern at your own pace with no waiting!
How the Pattern Works
The Turkey Trot Ruana was released in six parts, each one building on the last — think of them like courses at a Thanksgiving feast! All six parts are now available. Work through them in order at your own pace, and scroll down to the Get the Pattern section for all the links.
What Are We Making
We made a Ruana — a cozy, oversized open-front wrap that works beautifully for both knitters and crocheters! It comes in two sizes and is designed to be comfortably oversized.
The pattern is available in two sizes: S–XL and 2XL–5XL. Sizing tip: If you’d normally wear “one size fits most” from Target, choose the smaller size. If you always wish that “one size fits most” was a bit bigger, go with the larger size.
Video tutorials for each section are linked in the individual clue posts and available on the Marly Bird YouTube Channel.
Materials Needed for the Turkey Trot Mystery Make Along 2020
This pattern was designed with worsted weight yarn so you can dig into your stash or easily find it at any craft store.
Below the materials list, you will see a list of yarns that I think would work well with this Turkey Trot 2020 pattern. I overestimated the yarn amounts so you do not run out of yarn…better to have too much than not enough! Also, I wrote the pattern to be in one color.
Turkey Trot 2020 Crochet:
- Hook: Size I (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook–Or any size to obtain gauge with the yarn you are using
- Yarn: worsted weight yarn (written for one color)
- The amounts are an estimated amount (because I don’t know what yarn YOU are using) so to make sure you have enough for the project, have at least the yardage listed for the size you are making
- Size S-XL: 1500 yds
- Size 2XL-5XL: 2200 yds
- The amounts are an estimated amount (because I don’t know what yarn YOU are using) so to make sure you have enough for the project, have at least the yardage listed for the size you are making
- Notions:
- Removable stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Good pair of scissors
Turkey Trot 2020 Knitting:
- Needles: 2 sets of Size 9 (5.5 mm) 24″ & One pair of size 9 (5.5 mm) 40″ or 60″ circular knitting needles –Or any size to obtain gauge
- The longer circular needles are to accommodate the number of stitches that will be on the needles by day 3.
- Yarn: worsted weight yarn (written for one color)
- The amounts are an estimated amount (because I don’t know what yarn YOU are using) so to make sure you have enough for the project, have at least the yardage listed for the size you are making
- Size S-XL: 1500 yds
- Size 2XL-5XL: 2200 yds
- The amounts are an estimated amount (because I don’t know what yarn YOU are using) so to make sure you have enough for the project, have at least the yardage listed for the size you are making
- Notions:
- Stitch markers
- Cable needle
- Tapestry needle
- Good pair of scissors
Both — Yarn Options for Turkey Trot 2020:
As promised, here is a list of yarns that would work and you might have in your stash. *note: I would not pick a variegated yarn
- Red Heart With Love
- Red Heart Roll With It Tweed
- Red Heart Roll With It Melange
- Red Heart Roll With It Sparkle
- Red Heart Soft
- Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird (this is a light worsted but could work)
- Red Heart Heat Wave
- Red Heart Hygge Charm
- Red Heart Super Saver Ombre
- Caron Simply Soft
- Caron One Pound
- Caron Jumbo Ombre
- Caron Cakes
- Patons Classic Wool
Sharing is Caring
Sharing is caring in everything that we do in this industry. The more you share this event (and others) online, the more people visit my site and you help support me. That is how designers get noticed and it helps with making revenue for these free events through the ads on our blogs.
Share your finished Turkey Trot Ruana and tag us! #MarlyBirdTurkeyTrot2020
If you are part of Ravelry, please take a minute and add your project there as well.
Here is a link to the crochet version to queue up on Ravelry (the link to the clues is below…keep scrolling)
Here is a link to the knitting version to queue up on Ravelry (the link to the clues is below…keep scrolling)
PRIZES
This event has now concluded and all prizes have been awarded — thank you to everyone who participated in 2020!
We’d still love to see your finished Turkey Trot Ruana! Share it in Marly’s Minions or on Instagram using #MarlyBirdTurkeyTrot2020.
PURCHASE THE AD-FREE PDF’S
🧶 Get the Turkey Trot 2020 Pattern — All Parts Available Now!
All parts of the pattern are ready and waiting for you. Work through them in order — each one builds on the last.
🪡 Crochet Version
- Crochet — Part 1
- Crochet — Part 2
- Crochet — Part 3
- Crochet — Part 4
- Crochet — Part 5
- Crochet — Part 6 (Final) ✅
🧶 Knitting Version
More Mystery Make Alongs with Marly Bird ????
If you enjoy mystery make alongs, we have a few for you to take a look at. Of course, these are all complete and no longer a mystery but they were a bit hit while we are making them. Check them out as well as some of the finished projects on ravelry. They are really great.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Turkey Trot Mystery Make Along?
Honestly… it’s a super fun, FREE online event for both knitters and crocheters! We all work on the same project at the same time over the US Thanksgiving weekend. It’s a wonderful way to bring our fiber-loving family together.
When did the 2020 Turkey Trot happen?
The Turkey Trot 2020 ran over Thanksgiving weekend in November 2020, with one clue released each day over six days. All clues are now available below — you can work the complete Ruana pattern anytime!
What did we make in the Turkey Trot 2020?
A Ruana! It’s a beautiful, cozy oversized open-front wrap — available in both a crochet and a knitting version. All pattern parts are linked below so you can make it anytime.
What supplies do I need for the Turkey Trot?
Yes! You’ll need worsted weight yarn, and I’ve listed specific yardage amounts for both crochet and knitting in sizes S-XL and 2XL-5XL. For crochet, you’ll need an I (5.5 mm) hook, and for knitting, Size 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles. Don’t forget your stitch markers, tapestry needle, and scissors!
Can I still make the Turkey Trot Ruana?
Absolutely! The pattern is completely free and all parts are available in the links above. The prize contest is now closed (it ended in December 2020), but we’d still love to see what you make — share your finished project in Marly’s Minions or tag #MarlyBirdTurkeyTrot2020 on Instagram!
Marly, just a quick question on the worsted yarn, what number would that correspond to on the yarn ball band? Would it be #4, or should you not go by that? Thanks in advance. Beate
I don’t know if she will answer but yes #4 on the ball band indicates worsted weight.
Thank you Melissa! I just saw this.