Driving through South Dakota can feel like driving through several different states, not only because of its sheer size, but because of the vast geographical differences between the various regions. You could be sailing on a lake one day and then hiking through colorful badlands or exploring caves on another day. You might even end up on the stunning Needles Highway, a 14-mile scenic drive in the Black Hills region that takes you through forests, meadows, and spectacular granite formations that seem otherworldly. The twists and turns of the road reveal something new around every corner. Wherever you go in South Dakota, the scenery ranges from breathtaking to serene while the connection to Native American culture is palpable.

This fun knitted interpretation of the Needles Highway features plenty of granite spires and a few button-shaped cars on the winding road.

Colors and amounts used as shown:
A: Stunning String Studio Legacy Worsted: Black Forest: (20 g/ 42 yd./ 38 m)
B: Polka Dot Sheep: Whitefish Worsted: Barnwood (20 g/ 42 yd./ 38 m)
C. Peekaboo Yarns Meino Worsted: Classic Silver (10 g/ 21 yd./ 19 m)
D. Aly Bee Workshop Merino Worsted: Glass Slipper (33 g/ 71 yd./ 65 m)
E. Malabrigo Rios: Natural (10 g/ 21 yd./ 19 m)