New York Beanie Knitting Kit - design by Nancy Bates

This pattern is not in Knitting the National Parks Book by Nancy Bates.

Nancy Bates, knitwear designer and author of Knitting the National Parks has done it again!

New York Beanie is the third release in her "All American Road Trip" series of beanie knitting kits inspired by US states.

We think Nancy said it best:

"New York City is one of the most famous and recognizable cities in the world.  One  glimpse of the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, or Times Square and there’s no mistaking where you are.  But head north, upstate, and the entire vibe changes from bustling city to relaxing countryside. Small towns, hamlets, forests, rivers and lakes welcome you to what the rest of this beautiful state has to offer.  The green forests of the Hudson River Valley, Catskills, Finger Lakes, and Adirondacks are perfect for spring and summer adventures. But as autumn temperatures cool, the colors of the landscape heat up with the oranges, yellows, and reds of fall foliage making for some spectacular sightseeing. Toss in a visit to a corn maze or some delicious cider donuts, and the cozy adventures of Autumn in New York are complete.   This design features the warmth of fall colors from the city skyline up to the textured trees, the blue of lakes and rivers, and the evergreen forests."

Size: One size fits an average adult size head. (Approx. 19" - 22")

Kit includes: 5 colors of Malabrigo Rios (color 1 - 105 yds, Colors 2 - 5, 52 yds each), 6 stitch markers and clear project bag with handles

👉 The Kit does not include the pattern or needles; pattern calls for US 5 (3.75mm) for the brim and US 7 (4.5mm) for the hat body. The pattern can be found on Ravelry, $5.00. The pattern is sized adult, 19" to 22".

About the yarn: We chose 5 colors in Malabrigo Rios to get the closest colors to match Nancy Bates's sample beanie. Rios is 100% superwash merino. This hat, with full skeins of yarn and notions would be $97.44.