Pattern #51 in the original U.S. National Park inspired
line of beanies

by Nancy Bates

The hot and cold thermal springs of this tiny park in Arkansas have been visited by humans for centuries. As stories of the “healing waters” spread in the early 1800s, an entire town (including multiple bath houses) was built and the area became known as the “American Spa.” It wasn’t long before visitors came from around the country to relax in the spring water and hike the surrounding hillsides…just as they do today. Using 6 colors and simple stranded knitting, this beanie features historic Bath House Row surrounded by hedges, walkways, trees, and hillsides.

This pattern continues Nancy Bates’ series of 63 Beanies inspired by the U.S. National Parks. It was first released in the book Knitting the National Parks.

This pattern uses 6 colors of worsted weight yarn:

20g/40yds Color A
20g/40yds Color B
17g/35yds Color C
17g/35yds Color D
17g/35yds Color E
20g/40yds Color F

Recommended Notions:

3 stitch markers - 2 of one color and 1 of another color
Tapestry needle