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Crocheting the National Parks: 20 Patterns for Accessories, Home Décor, Plushies, and More Inspired by Natural Wonders
Crochet your way through America’s natural wonders with 20 unique projects inspired by the national parks.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of America’s national parks with Crocheting the National Parks. This enchanting collection twists the spirit of nature into every stitch, offering a delightful array of crochet projects inspired by the diverse landscapes and wildlife of iconic parks like Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon. Each project captures the essence of these natural wonders, from serene coastal scenes to majestic mountain vistas, blending creativity with the awe-inspiring beauty of the great outdoors.
Curated by renowned designer Krista Ann of @explorewithknitsy, this book features 20 unique patterns, including contributions from your favorite crochet artists. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll find projects that suit every skill level, allowing you to explore new techniques.
Inside, you’ll
20 park-inspired Crisscross the United States and visit iconic parks from the East Coast to the West Coast.A wide range of designs for all skill From cozy blankets and squishy cowls to playful amigurumi and home décor, each pattern is thoughtfully designed, with something for everyone.Tips and Whether you’re looking for ways to make stitching on the go easier or need step-by-step guidance on working your first stitches, Krista Ann is your expert tour guide!Breathtaking photos and detailed Scenic landmarks from the national parks let you enjoy majestic landscapes as you stitch projects from the comfort of your home.
Crocheting the National Parks is your ticket to a creative journey through America’s most treasured natural landscapes. Craft your way through these stunning parks and bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of America’s national parks with Crocheting the National Parks. This enchanting collection twists the spirit of nature into every stitch, offering a delightful array of crochet projects inspired by the diverse landscapes and wildlife of iconic parks like Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon. Each project captures the essence of these natural wonders, from serene coastal scenes to majestic mountain vistas, blending creativity with the awe-inspiring beauty of the great outdoors.
Curated by renowned designer Krista Ann of @explorewithknitsy, this book features 20 unique patterns, including contributions from your favorite crochet artists. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll find projects that suit every skill level, allowing you to explore new techniques.
Inside, you’ll
20 park-inspired Crisscross the United States and visit iconic parks from the East Coast to the West Coast.A wide range of designs for all skill From cozy blankets and squishy cowls to playful amigurumi and home décor, each pattern is thoughtfully designed, with something for everyone.Tips and Whether you’re looking for ways to make stitching on the go easier or need step-by-step guidance on working your first stitches, Krista Ann is your expert tour guide!Breathtaking photos and detailed Scenic landmarks from the national parks let you enjoy majestic landscapes as you stitch projects from the comfort of your home.
Crocheting the National Parks is your ticket to a creative journey through America’s most treasured natural landscapes. Craft your way through these stunning parks and bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home.
144 pages, Paperback
Published May 20, 2025
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June 3, 2025
A stunning and very creative book offering 20 fun crochet projects related to the national parks. Illustrations (that cover!) are glorious and instructions appear easy to follow. Highly recommended!
June 17, 2025
This book offers twenty patterns for cute crochet projects inspired by the National Parks. The author includes some information about the National Parks at the beginning, and about her love for exploring the parks and crocheting. Then she guides readers through different projects, which both she and other contributors designed. Each project is an homage to a different National Park, and while some of the connections are a bit of a stretch, most of these relate in fun, clear ways to the places that inspired them.
One thing I noticed is that the author wasn't consistent in mentioning where a park is located. With each pattern, she explains which park inspired it, and shares a little bit of information about that park. Sometimes, she'll say what US state or region the park is in, but with some of these intros, you would have to flip back to the list of parks at the beginning of the book to see where that park is located.
The projects vary in complexity and in the level of skill required. The author includes some basic information about crocheting fundamentals at the end, and includes translations of the abbreviations in the patterns, but this is definitely geared towards people who already know what they're doing, since most of these would be confusing and complex for a true beginner. This is best for intermediate to advanced crocheters who love nature and are looking for unique project designs.
I received a free copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
One thing I noticed is that the author wasn't consistent in mentioning where a park is located. With each pattern, she explains which park inspired it, and shares a little bit of information about that park. Sometimes, she'll say what US state or region the park is in, but with some of these intros, you would have to flip back to the list of parks at the beginning of the book to see where that park is located.
The projects vary in complexity and in the level of skill required. The author includes some basic information about crocheting fundamentals at the end, and includes translations of the abbreviations in the patterns, but this is definitely geared towards people who already know what they're doing, since most of these would be confusing and complex for a true beginner. This is best for intermediate to advanced crocheters who love nature and are looking for unique project designs.
I received a free copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
August 5, 2025
This had more variation in the patterns than Knitting the National Parks: 63 Easy-to-Follow Designs for Beautiful Beanies Inspired by the US National Parks-- it includes patterns for fingerless mitts, socks, scarves, and more.
This is not for first-time crocheters, but there are a few flat rectangle pieces that would be reasonable for beginner-plus crafters.
A good purchase for libraries, not a must-have for most home collections. I didn't particularly like the tone of the introduction-- please don't take up this limited real estate by pushing your Instagram or whatever at me-- but it's not horrendous.
This is not for first-time crocheters, but there are a few flat rectangle pieces that would be reasonable for beginner-plus crafters.
A good purchase for libraries, not a must-have for most home collections. I didn't particularly like the tone of the introduction-- please don't take up this limited real estate by pushing your Instagram or whatever at me-- but it's not horrendous.
April 7, 2025
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October 31, 2025
What I liked: Crochet projects inspired by the colors or scenery at 20 National Parks
What I disliked: The instructions are complicated, and feel as though they were invented after the projects were uniquely created
What I disliked: The instructions are complicated, and feel as though they were invented after the projects were uniquely created
July 19, 2025
Pluses: full crochet how-to in the back, charts and diagrams as well as written patterns, lots of different projects (leg warmers, bags, coasters, wall hangings, etc.)
Minuses (for me): Most of the patterns were inspired as to the color rather than the stitch patterns. Many of them rely on color work, some on specific color varied yarn. This makes substituting yarns out of my stash not as easy. Also, I felt like many of the projects just come off as being not-as-grand as their inspiration.
Conclusion: If you're newer to crochet or really love color work, give this book a look. I've seen books inspired by nature that appeal to me more.
Minuses (for me): Most of the patterns were inspired as to the color rather than the stitch patterns. Many of them rely on color work, some on specific color varied yarn. This makes substituting yarns out of my stash not as easy. Also, I felt like many of the projects just come off as being not-as-grand as their inspiration.
Conclusion: If you're newer to crochet or really love color work, give this book a look. I've seen books inspired by nature that appeal to me more.
August 20, 2025
I want to make so many patterns from this book!!
January 2, 2026
Given my enthusiasm for national parks, it's a little disappointing that there only two patterns here that tempt me to grab a crochet hook.
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