Pigskin Party ’20

7th Annual Pigskin Party

September 25, 2020- February 8, 2021

What Is the Pigskin Party?

The Pigskin Party is a knit, crochet, weaving and spin along hosted in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group that runs during the NFL football season. In 2020-2021, we’re not sure what the professional football season will look like, but that doesn’t matter! We’re great at tailgating, cheerleading, and rabble rousing- oh and crafting along the way!

All of the information here can also be found in the Pigskin Party ’20 Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group.

How do you play?

Work on your favorite fiber crafts from September through February. For each project you finish, you’ll score touchdowns and field goals which earn you points. For every 100 points, you earn 1 entry for the grand prize drawings. You can also increase your score by using products from our awesome sponsors or meeting other challenges.

This make-along is what you make it. Want to rack up the points, meet all the challenges and be entered to win in every contest? Do it. Want something laid back? A place to chat with your friends, share your projects and get some help along the way? Great! Either way- we’re the group for you.

Sponsor Information

Player Information

  • Official Rules
  • Sign Up Form
    • After you sign up, you will be assigned to a team within approximately 1 week. We do our best to get you sorted as quickly as we can. In the meantime, come chat in the monthly huddle thread & post on Instagram.
  • Points: Enter your points for your finished projects and bonuses on the Points Tally Form
    • If you submitted a Project for points and realized you made an error, please fill out this Support Request Form and someone will contact you to correct it.
  • Check out your stats on the Scoreboard (and check in on your fellow players- here. (Note- any information in this spreadsheet will be cleared out before kick off)
  • Graphics & printables can be found here. Download and use what you like!

Community

  • Come chat in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
  • Use #DCSPigskinParty20 to be eligible for participation prizes monthly.
  • Celebrate your finished projects in the End Zone Dance Thread. This year, this thread will be used to chat about, share and celebrate our wins (it is not a place to enter for prizes).
    • I encourage you all to use #DCSPigskinParty20EndZoneDance

Current Challenges

Scavenger Hunt

This year, the Scavenger Hunt is BACK but there is a new twist. Please read the rules carefully before playing! Do them each week, or just whenever you want. Points, as always, as entered using the Points Tally Form. Check out the post on Ravelry or details on my website by clicking here.

Upcoming Events

The incredible Mara sk8mara has kindly offered to do another Pigskin Party Stretch! Details: Sunday January 24th at 11a Eastern via Zoom 
Zoom Link Here

This 50 minute full body stretching class will leave our bodies feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to make some serious progress on our projects. Classes will begin with a gentle, dynamic warm-up. Then we will perform a simple “yoga-like” flow which will challenge our minds, rejuvenate our bodies, and get oxygen flowing to our limbs. We will continue with more gentle full body stretches and end with our hobby-specific shoulders, arms, wrists, and fingers stretches that can be used to prevent or alleviate pain. This fun and laid back class takes all fitness levels into consideration and will involve a considerable amount of body movement which participants can perform in their comfort zones. Students will need approximately 4×6 sq ft of clear space (slightly wider than a yoga mat) to participate fully and safely. Please wear something that you can move around in. No equipment is necessary; however, a yoga mat is recommended if you have a hard floor. Class will be led by Mara Smith, award winning fiber artist, certified athletic trainer and certified strength and conditioning specialist.

Events Gone By

Virtual Kick Off Weekend

Friday 9/25 & Saturday 9/26: come meet some of our sponsors and other players with these virtual events. Details can be found here. The page will be updated as the event gets closer with where to find the event (Zoom, Instagram, YouTube etc)

Challenges

30-Day Tailgate Talk Challenge: check out links here to the Ravelry Thread or details here on my website. Enter for points by 10/31/20.

Kick Off Challenge: share your Pigskin Cast Ons and earn 50 points each. Check out this page on my website and this thread in the Ravelry Group for details. You must enter your points on the Points Tally Form by 10/17/20 to qualify.

First Down Challenge: double check your data on the Scoreboard and learn how to use the new system a little better. Check out the details on my website or in this Ravelry thread.

October Interception– “Come Together” hosted by Holly Press Fibers. Check out the details on my website or on Ravelry.

50 Point Conversion Challenge: get an extra 50 points for any FO started on/after 9/25 and finished by 10/29. Check out this thread in the Ravelry Group or this page on my website for details.

November Interception: Punt! Hosted by Fibernymph Dye Works. Check out the details on my website or on Ravelry.

December Interception: Mini Skeins/Maximum Spirit Interception hosted by Yumi Yarns. Check out the details on my website or on Ravelry.

Extra Point Challenge: Give yourself and your team 100 points for each small project (min 25 yards: less than 100 yards) you complete. To be eligible for extra points, a project must be started no earlier than 11/1/20 and completed no later than 12/25/20. Limit 5 projects per player (500 total bonus points). Check out the details on my website or on Ravelry.

Holiday Cheer Bonus Ticket. Spread some cheer to your teammates and non-teammates alike in this 2-part challenge for the chance to earn between 200-500 points! Check out the details on my website or on Ravelry.