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.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in the badlands of North Dakota and was established in 1978. The park is separated into three units and is the only national park that is considered a memorial to a person; former President Theodore Roosevelt. Protected within the boundaries of the park are historic ranches that were at one time owned by Roosevelt during his tenure as a cattle rancher. It was during his time in North Dakota that Roosevelt grew to love the wilderness of the American West. This love of nature was part of what inspired Roosevelt to create the national park system during his time as president. Theodore Roosevelt National Park is also home to bison, feral horses, and over 500 species of plants. This square depicts a rough “portrait” of Teddy Roosevelt, highlighting his iconic mustache and glasses.

This Pattern:

If you purchase this pattern, you will receive only the pattern for the Theodore Roosevelt 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.