Pattern Inspiration:

This year, 2016, is the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. Smart Knits - a knitting group out of Logan, Utah - thought that a great way to celebrate the National Park Service and the sublime lands that it protects was to design a National Parks blanket. The blanket is made up of 60 blanket squares - one to celebrate each of the 59 National Parks and one square to celebrate the National Park Service itself.

Less than an hour south of Cleveland, the forests and falls of Cuyahoga Valley National Park provide a refuge for local animals and humans alike. Eagles, bats, and beaver thrive in their natural habitat despite being close to several urban areas. The park also preserves 18th and 19th century architecture such as covered bridges and historic farmhouses. This square’s designers, Ohio natives, visited the valley before it became a National Park in 2000. The colorwork image represents the SR 82 bridge spanning the Cuyahoga River. Ohio is known for its fall foliage, but feel free to use shades of green instead!

This Pattern:

If you purchase this pattern, you will receive only the pattern for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park blanket square. If you would like to purchase a subscription to all of the blanket squares please buy the eBook.

All proceeds from this pattern will be donated to the National Park Foundation in celebration of the National Park Service Centennial.