Tournament of Stitches 2026 || Knitting || Netflix and Chill Play 2 of 6

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The free event includes access to the Netflix & Chill concentration level, which features relaxing stitch patterns that are easy to memorize and enjoyable to work.

These stitches are designed to be:

• rhythmic
• beginner-friendly
• relaxing to stitch

They’re perfect for crafting while watching your favorite show, chatting with friends, or simply enjoying a peaceful stitching session.

You can fully participate in the event using this concentration and still learn new stitches while stitching alongside the community.

But if you want to explore even more stitch techniques, there is also an optional upgrade available.

The VIP Advantage: Stitching With Your Mood

The VIP upgrade inside Marly Bird House unlocks all concentration levels.

The Tournament of Stitches 2026 is completely free to join! Grab your yarn and get ready for a fun knit and crochet make-along starting March 17, 2026.

This allows you to choose your stitching experience each week.

Feeling relaxed?

Work a Netflix & Chill stitch.

Feeling creative?

Try a Smooth Jazz pattern.

Feeling focused?

Dive into Shhh, Be Quiet!

This flexibility is what makes Tournament of Stitches so unique… and it’s why the finished projects are always so beautiful.

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Play #2 – Netflix & Chill (Knit)

Let’s Keep It Chill 😎🧶

Ready to keep those relaxed vibes going?

Welcome to Netflix & Chill Play #2, where we’re adding a fun new texture while still keeping things easy, approachable, and enjoyable.

In this play, we’re working the Shooting Squares stitch pattern—a geometric design that looks impressive but is totally doable.

It’s the kind of stitch that lets you learn something new… without interrupting your favorite show. 😉

Looking for the Reversed Instructions? Click Here.

Mustard yellow knitted blanket featuring geometric textured stitches and a ribbed border, shown flat on a white background.

Designed by Marly Bird

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

GAUGE

18 sts = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette st before blocking.

MATERIALS

Yarn

Malabrigo Yarn, Rios (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 210 yds / 192 m, 3½ oz/ 100 g, CYCA# 4 worsted)

7 balls: Frank Ochre (035)

Needles

U.S. 9 [5.5mm] 24” [60 cm] and 32″ [80 cm] circular or longer, or size to obtain gauge. Note: Shawl is worked back and forth in rows. Circular needles are used to accommodate the large number of sts as the shawl gets larger.

Notions

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ABBREVIATIONS

K – Knit

P – Purl

RS – Right Side

Slm – Slip Marker

St(s) – Stitch(es)

WS – Wrong Side

SPECIAL INCREASES

⭐ (K1, p1) in next st:

Note: This is not the same as a knit-front-back increase.

Knit front leg of next st but do not drop it off the left needle, bring yarn to front between the needles, purl front leg of same st, then drop off (1 st increased).

⭐ (K1, p1, k1) in next st:

Knit front leg of next st but do not drop it off the left needle, bring yarn to front between the needles, purl front leg of same st but do not drop it off, bring yarn to back between the needles, knit front leg of same st again, then drop off (2 sts increased).

⭐ (P1, k1) in next st:

Purl in front leg of next st but do not drop it off the left needle, bring yarn to back between the needles, knit front leg of same st, then drop off (1 st increased).

PATTERN STITCHES

Shooting Squares — made up the for three following sections

Worked over a multiple of 8 sts plus 2.

Small Squares Section:

Row 1 (RS): Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: K4, * p2, k6; repeat from * to last 6 sts , p2, k4.

Row 4: P4, k2, * p6, k2; repeat from * to last 4 sts, p4.

Repeat Rows 1-4 for Small Squares section of Shooting Squares.

Medium Squares Section:

Row 1 (RS): Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: K3, * p4, k4; repeat from * to last 7 sts, p4, k3.

Row 4: P3, k4, * p4, k4; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p3.

Row 5: K3, * p4, k4; repeat from * to last 7 sts, p4, k3.

Row 6: P3, k4, * p4, k4; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p3.

Repeat Rows 1-6 for Medium Squares section of Shooting Squares.

Large Squares Section:

Row 1 (RS): Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: K2, * p6, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 4: P2, * k6, p2; repeat from * to end.

Row 5: K2, * p6, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 6: P2, * k6, p2; repeat from * to end.

Row 7: K2, * p6, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 8: P2, * k6, p2; repeat from * to end.

Repeat Rows 1-8 for Large Squares section of Shooting Squares.

Shooting Squares Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/sohhi9-c63mqt

CHARTS

Play 2 Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/sogppp-d45naj

Condensed Play 2 Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/sohnec-9gwxr2

Shooting Squares Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/sohhi9-c63mqt

VIDEO TUTORIALS

How to Knit the Traditional Garter Tab and Edging for a Shawl: https://youtu.be/jRsR5-W6GxU
How to Knit: https://youtu.be/M3brKFKg5Yc
How to Purl: https://youtu.be/LuDt-8jqh4g
How to Tink >> https://youtu.be/c7Gud7k4Y8k <<
How to Add a Lifeline: https://youtu.be/FiqYUE_aHAw
How to Bury Ends: https://youtu.be/8_NBGUKjO-E
Wet Blocking Tips >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-0FRRfzC-c <<

Click Here to watch Play 2 Video on YouTube

CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW

This shawl is worked:

Top-down
Beginning with a garter tab cast-on
Increased along both wingspan edges and center
Transitioning through multiple stitch pattern sections

NOTES

Always slip sts purlwise unless otherwise indicated.
Place markers as instructed, as they are critical for maintaining stitch counts.
Stitch count increases occur on designated rows.
Lifelines are highly recommended at section transitions (see Video Tutorials).
As stitch count grows, switch to longer circular needles for comfort.

✨ Before You Begin Play Two

Alright, my friend—before you jump into this next section, let’s take a quick moment to set you up for success. 💛

Yellow knitted triangular shawl with textured stitch patterns, symmetrical lines, and bright stitch markers attached.

You should be working directly from the stitches you completed at the end of Play One. Do not restart or rework anything—just continue right where you left off.
Take a second to confirm your stitch count. This is super important! If your stitch count is off here, it can throw off the rest of the pattern.
Highly recommended: Add a lifeline before you begin this play.
Think of it as your knitting safety net—if something feels off later, you’ll be so glad it’s there!
- Also, do not put the lifeline through the stitch markers!

✨ Designer Tip: A lifeline now can save you from ripping back later. Future you will thank you 😉 Once everything checks out, you’re ready to keep stitching—let’s go!

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NETFLIX AND CHILL SHAWL PATTERN || Play #2

Play 2 Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/sogppp-d45naj

Condensed Play 2 Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/sohnec-9gwxr2

Shooting Squares Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/sohhi9-c63mqt

Row 65 (RS): K2, slm, k to marker, slm, k1, slm, k to marker, slm, k2.

Row 66 (increase row, WS): K2, slm, (k1, p1) in next st, p to marker, slm, (k1, p1, k1) in center st, slm, p to 1 st before marker, (p1, k1) in next st, slm, k2.