Knitting the National Parks: 63 Easy-to-Follow Designs for Beautiful Beanies Inspired by the US National Parks by Nancy Bates
Knit unique beanies inspired by the jaw-dropping and unique landscapes from each of the 63 US National Parks.
From the brightly colored pebbles of Lake McDonald in Montanas Glacier National Park to the regal granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome in Californias Yosemite Valley, the US National Parks contain some of the most recognizable and iconic natural landmarks in the world. Capture the majesty each national park offers with original beanie patterns created by knitting designer and outdoor enthusiast Nancy Bates.
Beanies range from simple beanie constructions to more challenging stitch patterns such as the two-color crossovers inspired by South Dakotas Badlands or the multiple cable designs inspired by New Mexicos Carlsbad Caverns. Clear charts, easy-to-read keys, and thorough instructions help any knitter, whether beginner or experienced, through these gratifying projects. Show your love and appreciation of our national parks with these beautiful and practical beanie projects you can wear any time or any place.
63 KNITTING PATTERNS: Every US National Park is celebrated with a unique beanie design, including the newly designated park New River Gorge in West Virginia
BEAUTIFULLY PHOTOGRAPHED: Each pattern is accompanied by photos of the finished beanie and gorgeous images of the parks landscapes that inspired it
INSPIRED BY NATURE: Learn about each national parks unique fauna, flora, and landscapes that inspired each original beanie, from the Painted Wall in Colorados Black Canyon of the Gunnison to the Salt Flats in California Death Valley
EASY-TO-FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the 63 beanies knitting patterns have been tested and verified and offer clear charts so that knitters of every skill level can knit a beanie in no time
From the brightly colored pebbles of Lake McDonald in Montanas Glacier National Park to the regal granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome in Californias Yosemite Valley, the US National Parks contain some of the most recognizable and iconic natural landmarks in the world. Capture the majesty each national park offers with original beanie patterns created by knitting designer and outdoor enthusiast Nancy Bates.
Beanies range from simple beanie constructions to more challenging stitch patterns such as the two-color crossovers inspired by South Dakotas Badlands or the multiple cable designs inspired by New Mexicos Carlsbad Caverns. Clear charts, easy-to-read keys, and thorough instructions help any knitter, whether beginner or experienced, through these gratifying projects. Show your love and appreciation of our national parks with these beautiful and practical beanie projects you can wear any time or any place.
63 KNITTING PATTERNS: Every US National Park is celebrated with a unique beanie design, including the newly designated park New River Gorge in West Virginia
BEAUTIFULLY PHOTOGRAPHED: Each pattern is accompanied by photos of the finished beanie and gorgeous images of the parks landscapes that inspired it
INSPIRED BY NATURE: Learn about each national parks unique fauna, flora, and landscapes that inspired each original beanie, from the Painted Wall in Colorados Black Canyon of the Gunnison to the Salt Flats in California Death Valley
EASY-TO-FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the 63 beanies knitting patterns have been tested and verified and offer clear charts so that knitters of every skill level can knit a beanie in no time