Knitting Circle
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.1 / 5
- Year
- 2025
About the game
Knitting Circle is a standalone follow-up to the beloved puzzle game Calico, casting players as knitters competing to craft the coziest, most beautiful garments. Each round you'll gather yarn from a central basket and knit it into your grid, aiming to line up colors and patterns just right. Points come from completed garments, added buttons, and bonus scoring goals, while a helpful cat occasionally reaches into the bag to snag you great yarn. With variable scoring goals and dozens of template cards, every game presents a fresh spatial puzzle.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team enjoys this as a cozy, satisfying puzzle in the Calico tradition - approachable rules hiding a genuinely tricky tile-and-pattern optimization challenge. The variable templates and scoring goals give it strong replay value for solo puzzle fans and families alike.
What we like
- Variable scoring goals and template cards give high replayability.
- Cozy, approachable theme pairs well with a genuinely tricky puzzle.
- Solid solo mode alongside multiplayer.
- Quick to teach thanks to simple round structure.
Keep in mind
- Pattern-matching puzzles can feel solitaire-ish even in multiplayer.
- May feel too similar to Calico for players who already own it.
Who it's for
Great for puzzle-loving families and solo players aged 10+ who enjoy tile-placement and pattern-matching games.
