Pattern #49 in the original U.S. National Park inspired
line of beanies

by Nancy Bates

No other setting conjures up images of a tropical paradise quite like the white sand beaches, palm trees, and crystal blue waters of Virgin Islands. Add in 3000 years of human history, trails through varied forests, spectacular snorkeling with sea life galore…and you have a tropical adventurer’s dream. No wonder this park attracts visitors from around the world! Beginning with a band of lightly textured bougainvillea in the foreground, this design takes you to that tropical paradise of white sand, palm trees, blue seas, and sunny sky. With a little imagination, you can almost feel the gentle tropical breeze.

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 7 colors of worsted weight yarn:

25g/50yds Color A
13g/25yds Color B
13g/25yds Color C
13g/25yds Color D
13g/25yds Color E
20g/40yds Color F
20g/40yds Color G

Recommended Notions:

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