Want to dip your toes into crocheting?

TheNational Park Serviceoffers two free patterns that will surely make your first project a splash.

One pattern is based on the halibut, specifically the Pacific halibut found in Alaska.

Free Fish Crochet Pattern by the National Park Service

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve protects over 950 square miles of ocean habitat, the tutorialsays.

Burley advises: Pacific halibut are a species of flatfish, so don’t overfill!

The other free pattern is based on the walleye fish.

Free Fish Crochet Pattern by the National Park Service

Located in the lake-country of northern Minnesota, Voyageurs National Park protects 218,054 acres.

There are more rangers who have shared crochet projects inspired by the nature of national parks.

However, unlike the fish, these DIY projects are not as beginner-friendly.

Free Fish Crochet Pattern by the National Park Service

you’re able to learn how to make ahalibutand awalleyeby visiting the National Park Servicewebsite.

The National Park Service is offering two free crochet patterns based on fish.

These patterns were created by ranger Hailey Burley.

Free Fish Crochet Pattern by the National Park Service

Other rangers have shared crochet patterns on how to make a lava flow pillow.

And a pattern on how to make a freshwater crustacean named a Triops.

Free Fish Crochet Pattern by the National Park Service

Free Fish Crochet Pattern by the National Park Service

Free Fish Crochet Pattern by the National Park Service

Free Fish Crochet Pattern by the National Park Service

Free Fish Crochet Pattern by the National Park Service

Free Crochet Patterns by the National Park Service

Free Crochet Patterns by the National Park Service

Free Crochet Patterns by the National Park Service