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Game Day Mystery Make-Along 2025

Get ready for Game Day Mystery Make-Along 2025. Join us for a thrilling mystery make-along event for knitters and crocheters on Super Bowl Sunday! The event is COMPLETELY FREE and open to ALL SKILL LEVELS.

Kick-off the event early Sunday morning, participants will receive ‘plays’ and instructions for a secret knitting or crocheting project that will be revealed just before the start of the game.

Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just looking for something to do during the commercials, this event is the perfect way to mix crafting and athletic competition. Don’t miss out on the fun, register now and get the printable supply list for the 2025 projects!

⭐️ The free content for this event will remain up on the blog until Feb. 28, 2025

A 2025 Game Day poster with a "Free Mystery Make-Along," showcasing football graphics and a bird cartoon in a jersey. It invites you to join Team Knitting or Team Crochet, highlighting the name Marly Bird. -Marly Bird

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History of the Game Day Mystery Make-Along- 🎉 A Tradition of Yarny Fun! 🎉

Did you know this is our 8th annual Game Day Mystery Make-Along? Since 2018, we’ve been mixing the excitement of game day with the joy of crafting. Each year gets bigger and better, with more crafters joining in and amazing projects to make. Don’t miss out on being part of this awesome tradition!

📚 Need More Info about Game Day? 📚

Curious about what we’ve made in the past or need more details? Head over to our Game Day Mystery Make-Along page on MarlyBird.com. You’ll find all the info you need and get a peek at our past projects.

🌟 Free Fun for Everyone! 🌟

This event is TOTALLY FREE make-along event and perfect for knitters and crocheters of all skill levels. Whether you’re a total newbie or a yarn master, there’s something exciting for you. And hey, if sports aren’t your thing, no worries! You’ll have a blast crafting with friends from all over, right from the comfort of your home.

🧶 What’s the Mystery? 🕵️‍♀️

Get your knitting needles and crochet hooks ready for a thrilling adventure! We’re not telling you what you’ll be making – that’s the mystery! Every other hour, beginning at 9 am EST, you’ll get a new play with instructions for a super-secret project designed by Marly Bird and Robyn Chachula. The final reveal will be just in time for the Super Bowl, so you can show off your new creation!

📺 Need a Helping Hand? 📺

We’ve got you covered with video tutorials for each part of the project that needs a bit more hands on instruction. Find them linked in your clue instructions and the first set of videos will be on the Marly Bird YouTube Channel. These videos are a game-changer for your crafting adventure!

To participate in this free event be sure to sign up. Once you are signed up, you will get a printable pdf of the both supply list, make sure you register for this event and the download will be sent to you.

Join the Team Here

🎈 Mark Your Calendars! 🎈

February 09, 2025, is the day! Join us online at MarlyBird.com from 9 am EST to 6 pm EST for a day of mystery, creativity, and tons of fun. We can’t wait to see you there!

Let’s get those yarns rolling and needles clicking! See you at the Game Day Mystery Make-Along with Marly Bird! 🧶🌟🏈

Keep Scrolling for Sign Up Link and Supply List

Promotional graphics for 'Game Day with Marly Bird' MVP Packages. The top half shows two nearly identical illustrations side by side, featuring a whimsical cartoon bird wearing a sports jersey with '01' and 'GO TEAM' text, surrounded by sports equipment like footballs, basketballs, and weights. The bird is knitting with needles that have flowers on top. The background is a vibrant green field with a faint white border pattern. Below the illustrations, the text 'MVP PACKAGES' is written in large, ice-blue letters on a textured gray background resembling asphalt.

🏆 MVP Upgrade – Get the VIP Treatment! 🏆

Want to elevate your Game Day crafting experience? Join the MVP ranks and enjoy having the pattern and videos all in one place! Our MVP Upgrade, housed in the Marly Bird House, is similar to our beloved Marly Bird First Fall Make-Along and the Silver Platter Experience. It’s a fan favorite, and we know you’ll love it too!

Knitting or Crocheting? Choose Your Path!

For just $20, you can upgrade to the Knitting MVP Package or Crochet MVP Package. That’s right – each craft gets its very own specialized project workshop. Whether you’re a knitter or a crocheter, we’ve got an exclusive package tailored just for you.

What’s Inside the MVP Package?

🎥 Unlimited Access to Project Workshop Videos: Dive into detailed, step-by-step video guides that will enhance your crafting experience.
📞 Half-Time Live Q&A Event with Marly and Robyn: Get personal insights, tips, and answers to your questions directly from the experts.
📄 Ad-Free PDF of Each Pattern’s Clue: Enjoy a seamless crafting experience with easy-to-follow, ad-free pattern clues during the event.
📘 Full Ad-Free PDF of the Patterns After the Event: Receive the complete, beautifully formatted pattern collection for keeps.
⏰ Flexibility and Convenience: Everything is available ONLINE to fit YOUR TIME. Craft at your own pace, on your schedule!
⭐️ BONUS ⭐️ Enjoy the $10 coupon to spend in the Marly Bird Ravelry Store!

A blue coupon voucher offering $10 off at the Ravelry store, valid until February 28, 2025. It features a cartoon woman holding shopping bags and a credit card, with the text: "Don't let the join of the Game Day Make-Along end!. -Marly Bird

✨ Today’s Limited Time Offer Price = $20 ✨ That’s right! For a limited time, you can snag this amazing package for only $20. It’s an incredible value for a wealth of resources and fun.
🚨 Offer expires Feb. 8, 2025 @ 11:59 pm 🚨

Join the Game Day MVP Package! Sit back, relax, and let us serve you a premium crafting experience. With the MVP Upgrade, you’re not just a participant; you’re a VIP! Enjoy the special treatment and make this Game Day Mystery Make-Along your best one yet.

⭐️ The free content for this event will remain up on the blog until Feb. 28, 2025

Green graphic with a cartoon bird in football gear, knitting. Text: "8th Annual Game Day Mystery Make-Along." Date: February 9, 2025, 9AM-6PM EST. Visit marlybird.com and Facebook. Hashtag: #GameDayMakeAlong. -Marly Bird

Game Day 2025 Supply List

We have partnered with Herrschners this year for the yarn. 🚨 Want free shipping? ⭐️ Orders over $35 USE FREE SHIPPING CODE WITH HERRSCHNERS: BIRDY25 ⭐️ exp. 2-7-25

Illustration of a cartoon bird wearing a blue football jersey with the number "01" and holding a football-shaped ball of yarn. Text reads "Marly Bird Mystery Make-Along 2025 Knitting." A football helmet and knitting materials are nearby, embracing the spirit of Game Day creativity. -Marly Bird

Knitting Supply List

Yarn: worsted weight yarn, 2 contrasting colors.

Sample made with Herrschners Worsted 8 Heathers Yarn; 1 ball each of 2 different colors.
⭐️ Orders over $35 USE FREE SHIPPING CODE WITH HERRSCHNERS: BIRDY25 ⭐️
exp. 2-7-25

Knitting Needles: Size 9 (5.5 mm)– 16” and set of 5 double pointed needles, Or any size to obtain gauge.

Notions:

Illustration of a bird in a football jersey with "GO TEAM 01," crocheting a football amid flowers. Nearby are a helmet and goalpost. Text reads "Marly Bird Game Day Mystery, Make-Along 2025 Crochet. -Marly Bird

Crochet Supply List

Yarn: worsted weight yarn, 2 contrasting colors.

Sample made with Herrschners Worsted 8 Heathers Yarn; 1 ball each of 2 different colors.
⭐️ Orders over $35 USE FREE SHIPPING CODE WITH HERRSCHNERS: BIRDY25 ⭐️
exp. 2-7-25

Hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm)–Or any size to obtain gauge.

Notions:

Image of various yarn colors labeled as Brick, Saffron, Mustard Seed, Driftwood, Woodland, Teal Lake, Naval, Verve Violet, Fossil, Tree Line, Deep Sea, and Mystic. Perfect for projects like a temperature blanket using unique stitches. Discover the "Herrschners Worsted Family of Yarns. -Marly Bird — ⭐️ **USE FREE SHIPPING CODE WITH HERRSCHNERS:** **BIRDY25 ⭐️**

Game Day Mystery Make-Along 2025 Prizes

We have teamed up with some awesome vendors to bring you prizes for this year’s Game Day!!! Keep your eye out in the Marly’s Minions: A Marly Bird Bicrafty Community Facebook group to enter***!!

Also, last year we introduced MVP giveaways and we are bringing it back this year!

Our “referees” (the Marly’s Minion Modmins) will nominate “players” (YOU!) for six specific categories listed below. Each of these players will get 1 free product of choice from the Marly Bird House!!

Sportsmanlike Conduct – answering others’ questions and generally being helpful
The Cheerleader – someone who is going above and beyond to encourage other “players” and boost morale
The Flash – someone who finishes so quickly they make MULTIPLE projects
The Underdog – this person faces setbacks but continues to persevere
The Rookie – someone who is new to the craft they chose (knit or crochet) and shows up and works hard to finish
MVP – this is the player who essentially embodies it all – helpfulness, efficiency, kindness, and morale boosting

GRAND PRIZE – To Be Announced

all players are eligible for this prize! Just post your finished item in the Facebook thread (or email to [email protected] if you do not have Facebook). The winner is chosen entirely at random from the finished item threads and emails!

Winners will be chosen on February 11th. We will reach out to the winners in the Minions Group. We will leave a comment on your post to identify you as a winner 🙂

***This giveaway is VOID where prohibited and limited to the continental US. Giveaway Terms and Privacy Notice is at the end of this blog post***

“It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game.”

― Grantland Rice

A promotional graphic for "Game Day 2025" Mystery Make-Along crochet and knitting event. It features a cartoon of a woman cheering, event details, a registration form, and banners showcasing crafting images with the event date, February 9, 2025. -Marly Bird — Click the image to register for the event!

➡️ Get the Game Day Make-Along “Plays” Here ⬅️

⭐️ The free content for this event will remain up on the blog until Feb. 28, 2025

Be sure to come back EVERY HOUR from 9 am EST to 6 pm EST on Sunday, February 09, 2025 to see the new play for that hour.

The link to the play will be added to the time below. Simply CLICK the time you want.

9 am Play 1:

⭐️9 am Crochet Play >>click here<<

⭐️9 am Knit Play >>click here<<

11 am Play 2:

⭐️11 am Crochet Play >>click here<<

⭐️11 am Knit Play >>click here<<

Crochet Only MVP Package >>Click the Image<<

Get the VIP MVP treatment inside the Marly Bird House! Upgrade to the MVP Package and get everything in one place + more project workshops & patterns!

1 pm Play 3: MVP has a live Q&A Event at this hour @ 1:15pm EST (details in MBH)

⭐️1 pm Crochet Play >>click here<<

⭐️1 pm Knit Play >>click here<<

3 pm Play 4:

⭐️3 pm Crochet Play >>click here<<

⭐️3 pm Knit Play >>click here<<

5 pm Play 5:

⭐️5 pm Crochet Play >>click here<<

⭐️5 pm Knit Play >>click here<<

6 pm Play 6: BONUS

⭐️6 pm Crochet Play >>click here<<

⭐️6 pm Knit Play >>click here<<

Congratulations! Be sure to share your finished projects!

WAIT, there is more! During the Game:

The fun doesn’t stop once the game starts. Be sure to join us for a game of BINGO during the game. Just grab a card at the link below! You can start marking as soon as the game starts, and there will be an entry thread in the Marly’s Minions FB page for your finished cards. All you need is one regular, old-fashioned BINGO, so horizontal, vertical, or diagonal!

Get the 2025 Bingo Card >>Link Will Be Added HERE <<

Cartoon bird in a football jersey holds a football and bingo cards, with a helmet at its feet. Text reads, "Marly Bird Mystery Make-Along Game Day 2025 Bingo." Green background with abstract swirl patterns. -Marly Bird

Are you excited? Share with us on social media what yarn you’re using and what colors you like 🙂 Be sure to use #gamedaymakealong #mmmdi #marlybird in your posts.

Go Team!

Giveaway Terms and Privacy Notice

Giveaway Terms:

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No Purchase Necessary: Entry into the giveaway is free and does not require a purchase.
Winner Selection: Winners will be selected at random and notified via the email provided. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received.
Responsibility: MarlyBird.com and Sponsor are not responsible for technical errors or failures that may affect entry.

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Exercising Your Rights: To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

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