Tournament of Stitches 2021

Join the TOS team right here for a chance to win!!

Time to pregame for the Fourth Annual Tournament of Stitches Event here on the Marly Bird blog. This free (partial) mystery make-along for knitters and crocheters is as addictive to play as March Madness is to watch.

Can you believe that this is our FOURTH year for the Tournament of Stitches? Check out the 1st year here, the 2nd year here, 3rd year here.

Keep reading to learn all the details

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Where is the Tournament of Stitches Patterns?

First of all, let me say that both patterns will remain FREE here on this website. You can get the free version (keep scrolling to the bottom of this post) or you can purchase an Ad FREE PDF of both patterns.

⭐️ Again, the free pattern links are at the bottom of this post. Each section has its own link to the instructions. ⭐️

What is the Tournament of Stitches

The Tournament of Stitches make-along is a great way for knitters and crocheters to work alongside each other making something that is similar but not identical.

Over a six week period I will release new sections of the project. If you follow along with the links below you will be able to make each section for each week. At the end of the six weeks you will have a beautiful finished item.

When is the Tournament of Stitches

March 18, 2021 – April 22, 2020 (you must be a part of the Marly’s Minions Facebook Group. More details about that below)

What are we making

In the past we’ve made shawls and scarves. This year we are making a modular throw (or knitters have an option to make a pillow).

How Do I Join the FUN

To participate in the Tournament of Stitches Make-Along you will need to go to the Marly’s Minions Facebook GROUP <– Click here, this is where we will be posting information.

There is no cost for participating in this event, IT IS FREE; but we do ask that you share this blog post with your friends that knit or crochet, and when you post on social media use #TournamentofStitches and #MarlyBird

Tournament of Stitches Supplies

THE TOURNAMENT OF STITCHES 2021 SUPPLIES FOR KNITTERS—

Please note that I did over estimate to make sure you do NOT run out

Yarn: Sample was made with Red Heart With Love (100% acrylic; Ball size Solids: 198 g/7 oz, 338 meters/370 yards; Ball size Variegates: 141 g/5 oz, 211 meters/230 yards; Ball size Stripes: 141 g/5 oz, 204 meters/223 yards; CYC 4 – Worsted Weight

If you want to make the throw:

• Color A: 325 grams
• Color B: 325 grams
• Color C: 325 grams
• Color D: 325 grams
• Color E: 450 grams

If you want to make the pillow:

• Color A: 125 grams
• Color B: 125 grams
• Color C: 125 grams
• Color D: 125 grams
• Color E: 400 grams

It is possible to choose any worsted weight yarn that gets gauge. Keep scrolling for a list of suggested yarns.

Color Suggestions: I would choose colors that are not too close together in shade but have all of the colors work together. You could go subtle or loud. Totally your choice.

Needles: size 10 (6 mm) straight or 24″ circular needles. (Also, a 40″ or longer circular would be useful for the edging) Or size needed to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 14 stitches = 4″ in garter stitch

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THE TOURNAMENT OF STITCHES 2021 SUPPLIES FOR CROCHETERS—

Yarn: Sample was made with WeCrochet/Knit Picks Brava (100% Premium Acrylic, 100g, 218 yds

Color A: 400 grams

Color B: 400 grams

Color C: 400 grams

Color D: 400 grams

Color E: 600 grams

It is possible to choose any worsted weight yarn that gets gauge. Keep scrolling for a list of suggested yarns.

**Update: I’ve added instructions for a crochet pillow as well 🙂 So if you want to make one you can!**

Color Suggestions: I would choose colors that are not too close together in shade but have all of the colors work together. You could go subtle or loud. Totally your choice.

Hooks:  Size I/9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 13.3 sc = 4″

Link to the 2021 Knitting TOURNAMENT OF STITCHES 2021 on Ravelry

Link to the crochet TOURNAMENT OF STITCHES 2021 on Ravelry

What other yarns do I recommend? ????

For the Tournament of Stitches 2021 you can choose just about any worsted weight yarn that will allow you to achieve gauge. Here are some of my favorites.

• Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™
• Red Heart Super Saver
• Knit Picks Brava
• Knit Picks Wool of the Andes
• Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash
• Knit Picks Swish Worsted
• Knit Picks Comfy Worsted (pima cotton/acrylic)

Where do I find the Weekly Instructions

My team and I will link to the instruction page for each week in this blog post below (directly below this section, you will see dates that will be highlighted when the instructions have been posted) @ 10 am ET the day of the event.

We will release 1 section a week on Thursdays.

You will also get a notification from the FB Group for when we post the instructions for each week AND (we learned this last time) we will have one dedicated thread in the group for each clue in each round.

Having one thread dedicated to each week makes it easier should you have a question, you only need to find that thread in the FB group and ask it. ALL questions, both knit and crochet, will go into each weekly thread. It makes it so much easier to stay organized. You can find the links to where to ask questions further down in this post.

Our top Minion Moderators and testers are watching those threads so they can help you.

GET THE PATTERN LINKS BELOW FOR THE TOURNAMENT OF STITCHES 2021

???? HERE ARE THE WEEKLY INSTRUCTIONS????!

Knitting Instructions (click the link when available):

✰ Week 1 Knitting Clue-

>>Click Here<< for week 1 instructions

✰ Week 2 Knitting Clue-

>>Click Here<< for week 2 instructions for Class Project

>>Click Here<< for Knit Intarsia Block || Tournament of Stitches Technique instructions

✰ Week 3 Knitting Clue-

>>Click Here<< for week 3 instructions for Class Project

>>DUE TO PERSONAL ITEMS IN MY LIFE, THIS WEEKS CLUE IS DELAYED. LOOK FOR THE LINK TO THE NEW TECHNIQUE, AND VIDEOS SOON<<

✰ Week 4 Knitting Clue-

>>Click Here<< for week 4 instructions for Class Project

>>DUE TO PERSONAL ITEMS IN MY LIFE, THIS WEEKS CLUE IS DELAYED. LOOK FOR THE LINK TO THE NEW TECHNIQUE, AND VIDEOS SOON<<

✰ Week 5 Knitting Clue-

>>Click Here<< for week 5 instructions for Class Project

>>DUE TO PERSONAL ITEMS IN MY LIFE, THIS WEEKS CLUE IS DELAYED. LOOK FOR THE LINK TO THE NEW TECHNIQUE, AND VIDEOS SOON<<

✰ Week 6 Knitting Clue-

>>Click Here<< for weeks 6 instructions for Class Project

>>DUE TO PERSONAL ITEMS IN MY LIFE, THIS WEEKS CLUE IS DELAYED. LOOK FOR THE LINK TO THE NEW TECHNIQUE, AND VIDEOS SOON<<

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Crochet Instructions (click the link):

✰ Week 1 Crochet Clue-

>>Click Here<< for week 1 instructions

✰ Week 2 Crochet Clue-

>>Click Here<< for week 2 instructions for Class Project

>>Click Here<< for Two Color Crochet Square Motif || Tournament of Stitches Technique instructions

✰ Week 3 Crochet Clue-

>>Click Here<< for week 3 instructions for Class Project

>>DUE TO PERSONAL ITEMS IN MY LIFE, THIS WEEKS CLUE IS DELAYED. LOOK FOR THE LINK TO THE NEW TECHNIQUE, AND VIDEOS SOON<<

✰ Week 4 Crochet Clue-

>>Click Here<< for week 4 instructions for Class Project

>>DUE TO PERSONAL ITEMS IN MY LIFE, THIS WEEKS CLUE IS DELAYED. LOOK FOR THE LINK TO THE NEW TECHNIQUE, AND VIDEOS SOON<<

✰ Week 5 Crochet Clue-

>>Click Here<< for week 5 instructions for Class Project

>>DUE TO PERSONAL ITEMS IN MY LIFE, THIS WEEKS CLUE IS DELAYED. LOOK FOR THE LINK TO THE NEW TECHNIQUE, AND VIDEOS SOON<<

✰ Week 6 Crochet Clue-

>>Click Here<< for week 6 instructions for Class Project

>>DUE TO PERSONAL ITEMS IN MY LIFE, THIS WEEKS CLUE IS DELAYED. LOOK FOR THE LINK TO THE NEW TECHNIQUE, AND VIDEOS SOON<<

ARE THERE PRIZES?

Yarnspirations has been so wonderful to again offer prizes throughout the event. We will have a winner each week.????

Each week, my team and I take a look at previous weeks thread on FB. We randomly select a winner from the amazing progress pictures you post by the deadline.

????Please take note????: If you want to have your project entered for a chance to win a prize it must be completed and posted to the Marly’s Minions FB Group????

We are working on getting some more prizes from other companies so stay tuned 🙂

Join the TOS team right here for a chance to win!!

NEED HELP? HERE ARE THE LINKS TO GET PATTERN SUPPORT!

Note: You must be a member of the Marly’s Minions FB group to access! Be sure to answer all the questions!