Nothing But Knit
To promote awareness, engagement and participation in anticipation of the 2021 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis throughout our community, we are asking for fans to help us create 5,000 Nothing But Knit beanies to be worn by volunteers and frontline hospitality employees during the 2021 NBA All-Star Weekend and given as gifts to All-Star players, coaches and other NBA VIPs.
Current Beanie Count
So far, we have received 20 knit beanies.
Printable Instructions
Ready to knit? Here are some printable instructions that can help you get started:
- Instruction Card
- Optional Comment Card
- Beanie Pattern
- Slouch Hat Pattern
- Flat Knit Beginner Roll Hat Pattern
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is “Nothing But Knit”?
Q. What color of yarn should I use?
Q. Is there any yarn you recommend?
Q. What type of pattern should I use?
Q. Is there any décor element we cannot use?
Q. Is crocheting an acceptable method of creating a beanie?
Q. What circumference should I make my beanie?
Q. Where should I send in my completed beanie to?
Q. When can I send in my beanie?
Q. How can I find out how many beanies have been completed?
Knitting Events
We will hold several knitting events over the coming months. See below for details. To RSVP to a knitting event, please email [email protected].
The first 50 knitters to RSVP to the “Knit at a Pacers Game” events will receive two complimentary tickets to that night’s game. Confirmation email will be sent to those who qualify.
February 28 – Knit at a Pacers Game
Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Game at 7:00 PM, Doors Open at 6:00 PM
March 12 – Knit at a Pacers Game
Pacers vs. New York Knicks
Game at 7:00 PM, Doors Open at 6:00 PM
March 29 – Nothing But Knit at Sun King Spirits – Carmel Location
Event at 6:00 PM
April 1 – Knit at a Pacers Game
Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons
Game at 7:00 PM, Doors Open at 6:00 PM
Knitting Instructional Videos
Don’t have much knitting experience or want to learn a new knitting style? We’ve found the following video tutorials to be quite helpful teaching tools:
- How to Knit – Beginners: How to Knit – Absolute Beginner Knitting, Lesson 1 – Even if You’re Clueless!
- Cast On: CAST ON – SLOW VERSION
- Longtail Cast On: How to Cast on – Long tail cast on – Online Knitting Tutorials for Beginner
- Knitted Cast On: Knitting Help – Knitted Cast-On
- Knit Stitch: How to Knit – Knit Stitch Beginner (with closed Captions CC)
- Purl Stitch: How to Purl – p Stitch Beginner (with closed captions)
- K2Tog (Knit Together) Decrease Stitch: Knit Two Together (k2tog)
- Slip Slip Knit Decrease Stitch: How to: Slip. Slip. Knit. (ssk)
- Crochet for Beginners: How to Crochet for Absolute Beginners: Part 1
