From the Catskill Merino website:
“Catskill Merino is a woman-owned, small farm in the Hudson Valley of New York. We raise Saxon Merino sheep that produce superfine merino wool that we sell both online and at Greenmarkets in NYC. Every purchase makes a difference on a small farm. We love our sheep and know you will love their wool!”

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The hat motif inspiration came from sheep swirls, and ram horn on the Catskill Merino Cowl (sold separately). The hat has a double brim, and is as much fun knit in two colours as four. Both versions are provided side by side in the pattern.