Update:
I have added the Valais Blacknose Sheep version to the flock.
This pattern is available from our yarn web site www.yarnhygge.com at 50% off with discount code: VALAISBLACKNOSE
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This code is valid thru 5/5/2025 11:30PM EDT

The Valais Blacknose sheep is the featured breed of sheep this year at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. The show takes place May 3 & 4, 2025.

I worked the Sheep design decades ago for a sweater.
I lost the pattern and the motif, took me almost a month to get something close to what I did back then.
I love the asymmetry. Looks like the sheep is standing outside in the field.

MAIN COLOR: 1 skein Fleece Artist’s Hand Dyed Zephyr - Sport - each skein approx. 410 yards (375m)/ 4.4 oz (125g) 100% Fine Superwash Merino, or any Sport weight yarn as long as you get gauge.
You have enough for 2 hats with 1 skein of the Main Color.
CONTRASTING COLORS: Minimum part of 2 skeins Fleece Artist’s Zephyr - Sport in 2 different colors.
CC1 - Natural (PINK) (approx. 100-120 yards (108-130m))
CC2 - Wine (approx. 50-60 yards (54-65m))
CC3 - Amber (approx. 20-30 yards (22-33m)) - You could use the same color as the sheep or Main Color.

You could also use any Sport weight yarns, as long as you get close to gauge.

Happy Knitting!

Lis

PS: Don’t forget patterns are just suggestions. You are the ultimate boss and may want to rework elements of the design. Plus you could easily adjust the size by adjusting your needle size.