Pattern #40 in the original U.S. National Park inspired
line of beanies

by Nancy Bates

Named after the early French Canadian fur traders, this remote park on the U.S./ Canadian border in Minnesota encompasses 30 lakes and over 900 islands. The contrast between islands and water is so stunning that, when viewed from the air, the park resembles green puzzle pieces scattered across a huge mirror. With a maze of waterways to explore, campsites and trails that are only accessible by boat, and a chance of viewing the Northern Lights, Voyageurs attracts visitors seeking both solitude and adventure…a true northwoods experience. Using carefully placed patches of seed stitch against a background of simple stockinette, this design recreates the beautiful island landscape. You won’t end up with 900 islands, but you will have 27!

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 2 colors of worsted weight yarn:

50g/100yds Color A
50g/100yds Color B

Recommended Notions:

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