Knitting California

Knitting California: 26 Easy-to-Follow Designs for Beautiful Beanies Inspired by the Golden State

Author: Nancy Bates

Eureka! From the sea life of Monterey and the surfing culture of SoCal, to the glamour of Hollywood and the majesty of the Coastal Redwoods, California has some of the most unique and diverse landscapes in the United States. Capture the history, spectacular scenery, and fascinating landmarks California offers with original beanie patterns created by knitting designer, author, and proud Californian, Nancy Bates.

The 26 beanie patterns in this book range from simple beanie constructions depicting the gold rush or the Golden Gate Bridge, to more challenging stitch patterns such as the Forests of the North. From wine country to orange groves, gray whales to monarch butterflies, and everything in-between, the beauty of California is depicted in these charming beanies.

Clear charts, easy-to-read keys, and thorough instructions help any knitter, whether beginner or experienced, through these gratifying projects. Show your love for California with these beautiful beanie designs you can wear any time and any place.

• Includes both simple and more challenging stitch patterns, there is something for everyone with these 26 beanie patterns
• From the state flag to the beautiful Big Sur coastline, each beanie pattern celebrates the beauty of California
• Perfect for any knitting enthusiast, this book is the gift that keeps on giving with the beanies also being great gifts for fans of California
• Each pattern is accompanied by photos of the finished beanie and California's landscapes, landmarks, flora, and fauna
• Each of the 26 beanie knitting patterns has been tested and offers clear charts so that knitters of every skill level can knit a beanie in no time

Nancy Bates is the founder and entrepreneur of Nancy Bates Designs—National Park Inspired and author of Knitting the National Parks. She has been knitting and crocheting for 45 years and is passionate about making knitting fun and attainable. Her designs bring oodles of color and texture to the small canvas of a beanie where every stitch counts and every design is a chance to learn something new. Find her at nancybatesdesigns.com where she also sells knitting kits for her beanie designs.

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