Knitting the National Parks: 63 Easy-to-Follow Designs for Beautiful Beanies Inspired by the US National Parks

The US National Parks feature some of the world's most recognizable natural landmarks, from the colored pebbles of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park to the granite cliffs of Yosemite Valley. This book presents 63 original beanie knitting patterns inspired by each US National Park, including the newly designated New River Gorge in West Virginia. Designed by knitting designer and outdoor enthusiast Nancy Bates, the patterns range from simple beanie constructions to more challenging stitch work, such as two-color crossovers inspired by South Dakota's Badlands or multiple cable designs inspired by New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns. Each pattern includes clear charts, easy-to-read keys, and thorough instructions suitable for both beginner and experienced knitters. Every pattern is accompanied by photographs of the finished beanie and landscape images of the park that inspired it. The book also includes information about each national park's unique fauna, flora, and landscapes, from the Painted Wall in Colorado's Black Canyon of the Gunnison to the Salt Flats in California's Death Valley. All 63 patterns have been tested and verified.