Tournament of Stitches 2026 || Knitting || Netflix and Chill Play 5 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.

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Play #5 – Netflix & Chill

Let’s Keep It Chill… even when it is BIG 😎🧶

Alright, my friend…

Take a look at your shawl right now.

It’s big.
It’s beautiful.
And yes… there are a LOT of stitches on your needles.

Welcome to Netflix & Chill Play #5, where we introduce the Seedy Basketweave stitch pattern—a richly textured design that adds depth and interest while still being totally manageable.

This is one of those sections where the stitches look impressive… but once you get into the rhythm, they’re incredibly satisfying to work.

💡 Marly’s Tip

When your row gets long (and oh yes… it will 😅), break it into sections.

Focus from marker to marker instead of trying to think about the entire row at once.

Small chunks = smooth stitching.

Blue swatch with textured stitches and needle on Tournament of Stitches chart, beside mustard-yellow knitted fabric.

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

Seedy Basketweave

Worked over a multiple of 24 sts plus 3.

Row 1 (RS): * P12, k3, p9; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p3.

Row 2: K3, * k9, p3, p12; repeat from * to end.

Row 3: * P12, k3, p9; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p3.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: * K3, p1, [k1, p1] 4 times; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 6: P3, * [p1, k1] 4 times, ; repeat from * to end.

Row 7: * K3, p1, [k1, p1] 4 times; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 8: P3, * [p1, k1] 4 times, ; repeat from * to end.

Row 9: * K3, p1, [k1, p1] 4 times; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 10: P3, * [p1, k1] 4 times, ; repeat from * to end.

Row 11: * K3, p1, [k1, p1] 4 times; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 12: P3, * [p1, k1] 4 times, ; repeat from * to end.

Row 13: * K3, p21; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 14: * P3, k21; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p3.

Row 15: * K3, p21; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 16: Purl.

Row 17: * K3, p1, [k1, p1] 4 times; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 18: P3, * [p1, k1] 4 times, ; repeat from * to end.

Row 19: * K3, p1, [k1, p1] 4 times; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 20: P3, * [p1, k1] 4 times, ; repeat from * to end.

Row 21: * K3, p1, [k1, p1] 4 times; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 22: P3, * [p1, k1] 4 times, ; repeat from * to end.

Row 23: * K3, p1, [k1, p1] 4 times; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 24: P3, * [p1, k1] 4 times, ; repeat from * to end.

Repeat Rows 1-24 for Seedy Basketweave.Seedy Basketweave Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/sojykh-cwfc4

CHARTS

Play 5 Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/sok9sb-ew02pd

Condensed Play 5 Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/sok9wo-903h81

Seedy Basketweave Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/sojykh-cwfc4

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 #5 >> https://youtu.be/y0Xb6AxhL6Q <<

Click Here to Watch Play #5 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 Five

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 Four. 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!

Knitting project with yarn, popcorn, and TV remote on a vibrant starry background; "Netflix & Chill Play 5" text visible.

NETFLIX AND CHILL PLAY #5 Pattern

PLAY 5: SEEDY BASKETWEAVE

Play 5 Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/sok9sb-ew02pd

Condensed Play 5 Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/sok9wo-903h81

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 4: 357 sts.

Please note: There was some confusion in the original version of these instructions—specifically in how the wrong-side rows were written (you can still find that version at the bottom of this page). My tech editor and I have since revised the wording to make everything clearer.

The instructions below reflect this updated version. The steps themselves haven’t changed—we’ve simply reorganized the repeated sections to improve clarity.

That said, the original instructions are still available for reference. If you’ve been using them without any issues, feel free to keep going! But if you’ve run into any confusion, you might find this revised version easier to follow.

Xoxo Marly

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 4: 357 sts.

Row 175 (RS): K2, slm, k1, p2, * p12, k3, p9; repeat from * to last 5 sts before marker, p5, slm, k1, slm, p2, * p12, k3, p9; repeat from * to last 6 sts before marker, p5, k1, slm, k2.

Row 176 (increase row, WS): K2, slm, (k1, p1) in next st, k5, * k9, p3, k12; repeat from * to last 2 sts before marker, k2, slm, (k1, p1, k1) in center st, slm, k5, * k9, p3, k12; repeat from * to last 3 sts before marker, k2, (p1, k1) in next st, slm, k2.