Knitting the National Parks Beanies

Knitting the National Parks beanie kits include yarn and pattern to make one of the hats designed by Nancy Bates and inspired by our National Parks.

Knit unique beanies inspired by the jaw-dropping landscapes from each of the 63 US National Parks. We are creating our kits one by one but we hope to have all 63 kits one day. If you have a request for a park we are missing just let us know.

From the brightly colored pebbles of Lake McDonald in Montana’s Glacier National Park to the regal granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome in California’s 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 Dakota’s Badlands or the multiple cable designs inspired by New Mexico’s 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.

Read each kit description to see which yarns are included. We often substitute yarns of our choice. Our main photo will show the beanie made in the yarns of our choice.

Each kit includes a etched label made out of vegan leather and a screw rivet to create just the right finishing touch on each hat.

If you want the pattern to be included in your Ravelry library please include your Ravelry name in the comment section.