Tournament of Stitches 2026 || Knitting || Netflix and Chill Play 4 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.

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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.

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Try a Smooth Jazz pattern.

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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 #4 – Netflix & Chill (Knit)

Let’s Keep It Chill… and Add Some Texture 😎🧶

You’re doing it, friend… your shawl is growing and your skills are right there with it!

Welcome to Netflix & Chill Play #4, where we’re adding a new layer of texture while still keeping things relaxed and approachable.

In this play, we’re working with vertical knit lines paired with reverse stockinette texture, creating a fabric that has beautiful contrast and structure—without making things complicated.

It’s the kind of stitch that looks polished… but still lets you enjoy your show. 😉

💡 Marly’s Tip

This is a “check-in-as-you-go” pattern.

This pattern is not one that is easy to memorize. Have your pattern or chart with you at all times and make sure to
Follow Along With the Pattern!

Knitting chart with numbered rows and columns, featuring a repeating diagonal lace pattern split by red-highlighted center columns.

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

Candy Stripes

Worked over a multiple of 12 sts plus 3.

Row 1 (RS): P3, * k2, p3, k4, p3; repeat from * to end.

Row 2: * K3, p5, k2, p2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 3: P3, * k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p3; repeat from * to end.

Row 4: * K3, p2, k2, p5; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 5: P3, * k4, p3, k2, p3; repeat from * to end.

Row 6: * K3, p3; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Repeat Rows 1-6 for Candy Stripes.Candy Stripes Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/soi6sn-cr1a9g

CHARTS

Play 4 Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/soic64-ss390

Condensed Play 4 Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/soicdc-ajjsrm

Candy Stripes Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/soi6sn-cr1a9g

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 <<
Netflix & Chill Play #4 >> https://youtu.be/UHrn6PbNUtw <<

Click Here to Watch Play #4 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.

✨ Designer’s Note: A Little Extra Focus Goes a Long Way

Even though this section is made up entirely of knits and purls (yay!), this is one of those stitch patterns where you’ll want to keep your eyes on the pattern as you work.

The pattern is not hard… but it does ask for a bit more attention. The repeat isn’t something most knitters will memorize right away, and that’s totally okay! Think of it as a “check-in-as-you-go” kind of pattern. Once you glance at the row and get started, the stitches flow nicely—but skipping ahead without looking can lead to a little “uh-oh” moment.

So go ahead and enjoy your Netflix… just maybe keep one eye on your knitting 😉

✨ Before You Begin Play Four

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

You should be working directly from the stitches you completed at the end of Play Three. 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!

NETFLIX AND CHILL Play #4 Pattern

PLAY 4: CANDY STRIPES

Play 4 Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/soic64-ss390

Condensed Play 4 Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/soicdc-ajjsrm

Note: It is highly recommended to place a lifeline (see Video Tutorials) before beginning each play in order to save the work you have so far and protect it from dropped stitches.

Count at end of play 3: 289 sts.

Row 141 (RS): K2, slm, k1, * k2, p3, k4, p3; repeat from * to last 9 sts before marker, k2, p3, k4, slm, k1, slm, k4, p3, k2, * p3, k4, p3, k2; repeat from * to last st before marker, k1, slm, k2.

Row 142 (increase row, WS): K2, slm, (k1, p1) in next st, * p2, k2, p5, k3; repeat from * to last 9 sts before marker, p2, k2, p5, slm, (k1, p1, k1) in center st, slm, p5, k2, p2, * k3, p5, k2, p2; repeat from * to last st before marker, (p1, k1) in next st, slm, k2.