Game Day Mystery Make-Along 2020
The Annual Game Day Mystery Make-Along with Marly Bird is back! Time to gear up for Sunday’s Big Game in our own way. Join knitters and crocheters from around the world as we work on a Mystery Make-Along project together throughout the day!
Over the last couple years we’ve had an AWESOME time doing a special make-along with you. We’ve learned quite a few things during the process of the event and we are using what we learned to make this year even better (is that possible?).
No matter what team you are rooting for, or if you aren’t rooting for any team at all, let’s have a great time and make some beautiful pieces!
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Where are the 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.
THE PATTERNS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AS AD-FREE PDF’S in the Marly Bird Ravelry Store. Click on the pattern image below for the one you want, add the pattern to your cart and purchase.
????If you are looking for the free version of the pattern, keep scrolling to the bottom of this post!????
When is the Game Day Make-Along?
The game day make-along will take place on Sunday February 2, 2020. The first “play” will be released at 6am EST and the last “play” will be released at 6pm EST. Each hour there will be a new “play” released.
Yes, this is a longer amount of time than before. One of the things we noticed in previous years is that we often need just a bit more time (especially knitters) to complete the instructions. So, with that in mind we’ve extended the time for the game day make-along.
Just like the past two years, all “plays” will be linked below. Click the link for the hour you wish to follow and you will be directed to the “play” for that hour. Yes, each hours play is posted on its own page. Be sure to come back every hour to see the new clue.
I made a video to help explain:
How do I participate in the Game Day Make-Along?
To participate in the game day make-along…
- Go to the Marly Bird Facebook page and RSVP to the event.
- Join the Marly’s Minions Facebook group to post progress pictures and find extra help.
- Favorite the Game Day Crochet 2020 project or Game Day Knitting 2020 project on Ravelry and log in your details so others can see.
- On Sunday, Feb 2, 2020 come back to this blog page every hour from 6am EST to 6pm EST to get the next “play” for your project.
- As you work on the project, post progress pictures on Facebook and Instagram with the tag #GameDayMakeAlong for a chance to win various surprise mystery prizes!
- Grand Prize details are below…keep reading.
What are we making?
This is a Mystery Make-Along, so we can’t tell you too much just yet. What we can tell you is that it is a wearable.
This year the two items are very different.
Knitters will be making an accessory with a variety of stitches and techniques. This piece is designed by Marly Bird.
Crocheters will be making a different accessory than the knitters and it too will be a variety of stitches and techniques. Guest designer, Robyn Chachula, has designed the crochet version. There are two sizes to choose from, S-XL [2xl-3xl].
Please note, there is a knit version and a crochet version, so be sure you are reading the correct play each time!
What materials do I need?
Yarn Color for Both
Marly and Robyn have worked some colorwork into the pieces along with the pattern stitches. To ensure that the colorwork shows up it is important that you choose colors that are not too close in shade. Best to choose light and dark colors.
Also, we recommend that you do not choose a variegated yarn
The samples were worked up in 5 colors but could also be worked up in two colors.
For the Game Day Mystery Make-Along 2020 project, you will need the following:
Crochet Mystery Make-Along Supplies
Yarn
Red Heart Yarns, Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ (this is my #1 choice for this project). Sample used 5 colors of Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ yarn
- Linen – 1 ball all sizes
- Creme de mint – 1 ball [S-XL]; 2 balls [2xl-3xl]
- Suite – 1 ball all sizes
- Poolside – 1 ball all sizes
- VIP – 2 balls all sizes
Added Note about crochet version with 2 colors: If you do it with 2 colors you need 5 balls of the main color and 1 ball of the contrasting color if you are using Chic Sheep. That amount works for both sizes.
Other Yarns That Would Work
Robyn suggests that you choose colors in the same family or choose colors that blend well together.
Red Heart Yarn, Super Saver (RHSS) : many colors to choose from here.
Bernat, Super Value: many colors to choose from here.
Red Heart Yarn, Super Saver Ombre: if you want to go with just two colors, choosing ombre as the main color and a solid color of RHSS for the contrast would work.
Robyn also suggests that you could use stash yarn for this project as long as it is all the same weight, same fiber content, and the colors all blend well together. She worked hard to make it as accessible as possible for everybody.
Other Supplies
- Size H [5mm], I [5.5mm], J [6mm] crochet hooks (or size to obtain gauge…gauge is given at start of event)
- Stitch Markers, removable
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
Knitting Mystery Make-Along Supplies
Yarn
Red Heart Yarns, Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ (this is my #1 choice for this project). Sample used 5 colors of Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ yarn
- Suede – 1 ball
- Velvet – 1 ball
- Linen – 1 ball
- Regal – 1 ball
- Polo – 1 balls
Added Note about knit version with 2 colors: If you do it with 2 colors you need 2 balls of the main color and 1 ball of the contrasting color if you are using Chic Sheep.
Other Yarns That Would Work
Marly suggests that you choose colors that blend well together. Go neutral or bold, either way will look good.
Red Heart Yarn, Super Saver (RHSS) : many colors to choose from here.
Bernat, Super Value: many colors to choose from here.
Red Heart Yarn, Super Saver Ombre: if you want to go with just two colors, choosing ombre as the main color and a solid color of RHSS for the contrast would work.
Marly also suggests that you could use stash yarn for this project as long as it is all the same weight, same fiber content, and the colors all blend well together. She worked hard to make it as accessible as possible for everybody.
Knitters Tools
- Size 9 [5.5 mm] 24″ circular (or size to obtain gauge…gauge is given at start of event)
- highly recommend a needle with a pointy tip!
- Cable Needle
- Stitch Markers, both standard and removable
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
What can I win?
As we mentioned, there will be various surprise mystery prizes given out throughout the day of the Game Day to random people who use the tag #GameDayMakeAlong on Instagram. (Follow Marly on Insta @ themarlybird)
There are also GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE! To have a chance to win, go to the Marly’s Minions group, add a picture of your finished project to the post labeled FINISHED PROJECTS, and sit back to see if you are the lucky winner of a prize package from Red Heart.
The Grand Prize Package is a surprise from Red Heart Yarns.
How many GRAND PRIZES are there?
That all depends on how many of you participate! We will give away one prize package for every 100 finished projects posted (one entry per person please). For example: if 400 people post finished projects by 11:59 pm EST, Feb. 3, 2020 we will give away 4 prize packages.
The more people that participate…the more chances you have to win. Be sure to share the make-along with friends you think will love this.
‼️IMPORTANT‼️: All finished project photos must be submitted by 11:59 pm EST on Monday February 3rd. The winners will be randomly selected and announced on Tuesday February 4th. Open to USA and Canada.
GET THE FREE PATTERNS
To get the free patterns online, you have a couple choices. Follow along with the mystery make-along as the players did on Super Bowl Sunday by clicking each hour listed below and getting that hours play.
OR
You can get all the plays in one place by clicking the knit image or the crochet image just below this text. 🙂
Get the Game Day Make-Along “Plays” Here ????
Be sure to come back every hour from 6 am to 6 pm on Sunday, February 2, 2020 to see the new play for that hour.
Each hour the link to the play will be added to the time below. Simply CLICK the time you want.
6 am Plays:
⭐️6 am Crochet Play (click here)
7 am Plays:
⭐️7 am Crochet Play (click here)
8 am Plays:
8 am Crochet Play (click here)
9 am Plays:
9 am Crochet Play (click here) *note this is just an extension of the 8am play. You will notice at the top of the page it tells you that the play is for 8am and 9am. You have two hours to complete that set of instructions.
10 am Plays:
10 am Crochet Play (click here)
11 am Plays:
11 am Crochet Play (click here)
12 pm Play:
12 pm Crochet Play (click here)
1 pm Play:
1 pm Crochet Play (click here)
2 pm Play:
2 pm Crochet Play (click here)
3 pm Play:
3 pm Crochet Play (click here)
4 pm Play:
4 pm Crochet Play (click here)
5 pm Play:
5 pm Crochet Play (click here)
6 pm Play:
6 pm Crochet Play (click here)
Make sure you post your finished project to the Marly’s Minions Group Post before the 11:59 pm EST deadline on February 3, 2020 for a chance to win one of the Grand Prize Packages!
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!
Click Here for the 2020 Bingo Card
Game Day Patterns from 2018 & 2019
Click here for the 2018 Game Day Pattern
Click here for the 2019 Game Day Pattern
MORE Free Patterns From Marly Bird!
Click on either image below to view all the free patterns from Marly.
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So excited… this is my first time!!