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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Aran Sweater Class starts on Sunday. We’ll start with the sleeve. It becomes the gauge swatch for the body. Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... I’m using HARBORSIDE ARAN wool from the Brown Sheep Company. #countrywool #knitting #cables

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Countrywool's MITTEN KNITTIN' CONTEST is in full swing. We've had a few classes to inspire/help folks along, and another is scheduled for October 11 at 12:30: countrywool.com/classes.htm Check out Countrywool's original MITTEN PATTERNS: countrywool.com/kits_pattern... #countrywool #knitting #mittens

Ad for the mitten contest. Picture of mittens and the rules.

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Chilly this morning? We are too. Fall knitting classes are underway. Have you always wanted to knit your own cabled sweater? We've got a class for that. Countrywool is located south of Hudson, NY #countrywool #knitting #aran #cabledknitting

knit an aran sweater class starts at countrywool october 4

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Knitting hats with Lamb’s Pride and Lanaloft, both my favorite Aran weight wools. Will demo a NEW super stretchy one handed cast on at our MITTEN CLASS today: countrywool.com/classes. Will publish this pattern in a few days… #countrywool #knitting #brownsheepco #knithats

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This FREE pattern is knit with one strand of dk weight yarn and one of fingering mohair held together. Soft and lightweight. → www.garnstudio.com/pattern.php?... Stop by the shop and I'll help you pick out yarns and get started. Countrywool: www.countrywool.com #knitting #countrywool #vest #drops

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Once cold weather hits, there's NO TIME to get a pair of mittens done before you need them. Knit them now! Click pic for pattern. Two mitten classes at Countrywool (Hudson, NY) coming up: Sunday Sept 20 and Sunday Sept 27: countrywool.com/classes.htm #countrywool #knitting #mittens

Nordic Mittens pattern
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/countrywools-nordic-mittens

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Back to school and back to knitting. Countrywool, south of Hudson, NY is stocked with new yarns, fibers, patterns and needles. Our SIT 'n KNIT 'n SPIN group meets twice a month: countrywool.com/knitnite_INP... Mitten Classes start Sunday: countrywool.com/classes.htm #knitting #spinning #countrywool

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Countrywool, just south of Hudson NY, is open til 2 today. Directions on our website: www.countrywool.com Next weekend starts our 3 session mitten classes. → countrywool.com/classes.htm Come and learn a new stretchy cast on and play with color. #countrywool #knitting #spinning #needlefelting

Fair Isle Shaded Mittens
a countrywool original
pattern on Ravelry

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

September brings…new classes to the shop. Mittens are big this month, but in early October we’ll tackle the Celtic Plait Aran: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... I’m getting the sample one on my needles today . Knit with Harborside Aran from the Brown Sheep Company. Love this color! 🧶

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Back in 1998 I published this FREE hat pattern. It's been almost 30 years! Easy to knit using an aran weight yarn, I love Brown Sheep Company's LAMB'S PRIDE or LANALOFT or HARBORSIDE ARAN for this. clic pic for pattern #countrywool #knitting

Stockinette Stitch hat in blue
pattern: → https://www.cs.oswego.edu/~eb.../knit/ck-patterns/rbhat.html

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Countrywool News is out for September. Amp up your mitten knitting skills! Join our contest to get motivated! Learn to spin this month and plan for the Aran Sweater Workshop starting October 4. → countrywool.com/news.htm #countrywool #mittens #spinning #knitting

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Countrywool's mitten classes for September: countrywool.com/classes.htm And September kicks off the MITTEN KNITTIN' CONTEST. Located south of Hudson, NY. Open on Wednesdays and Sundays. Visit Countrywool.com for details #Countrywool #knitting #mitttens

2026 mitten knitting contest. See web page for details

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The Mitten Knittin' Marathon: each pair of completed mittens you bring to Countrywool's shop display scores you a FREE skein of Brown Sheep's Lamb's Pride wool/mohair yarn. Find Countrywool patterns online here: countrywool.com/kits_pattern... #knitting #strandedknitting #countrywool #mittens

Mitten Knittin' Marathon at Countrywool in Hudson NY

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Countrywool will a MITTEN KNITTIN' CONTEST. Watch this space! Need to learn to knit first? We have kits for that, and support classes every 2 weeks. Located south of Hudson, NY. Open on Wednesdays and Sundays. Visit Countrywool.com for details #Countrywool #knitting #mitttens

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The dog days of summer are perfect for dyeing wool. Using Cushings Acid dyes in 88 colors to create one-of-a-kind results. Countrywool, located south of Hudson NY, will be fully stocked with new colors by September 1. #countrywool #knitting #dyeing #spinning #felting

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🧶 It's never too early to start making hats for the winter. Check out this FREE hat pattern: → www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... Located on Spring Road, just south of Hudson, NY, we stock everything you need for knitting: www.countrywool.com #countrywool #knitting

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Prospero Hat pattern by Kate Gagnon Osborn

The Year of Hats is back, this time featuring our latest yarn in the Germantown line, Germantown DK! The Year of DK Hats will feature 12 free patterns using our favorite knitting techniques.

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

🧶I have finished my Faroe Blossom sweater! This color combination is something different for me, but I love it. Prairie Spun DK has become my favorite sweater yarn. Pondering what sweater to cast on NEXT... Details on Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #countrywool #strandedknitting

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Faroe Blossom Sweater - adult pattern by Claudia Krisniski

Knit this Faroese color patterned sweater in-the-round on circular needles from the bottom up.

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Startitis has struck! Just finished the sweater pattern I am editing, and cast on.. Here’s the ribbed sleeve for my youngest’s SO. This merino wool yarn takes a trip through the washer with no visible effects and is wearing like iron. Soft against the skin…a joy to knit with.🧶 #countrywool #knitting

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

This Sunday, Aug 2, at Countrywool, south of Hudson, NY, on Spring Road, knitters will be learning how to knit with two colors, one in each hand, to create designs in their knitting. There's room for 2 more in this class. → countrywool.com/classes.htm #countrywool #strandedknitting #knittingteacher

Picture of Sticks and Slants sweater in greens and natural.
pattern: → $ https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sticks-and-slants-sweater

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

🧶Class for Corrugated Ribbing on Sunday, July 26 at Countrywool. Located south of Hudson, NY, out in the countryside, and always open on Sundays, we have been operating since 1990. → hours and directions: www.countrywool.com/%F0%9F%A7%B6 #countrywool #strandedknitting #knittingteacher #knitting

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🧶Easy long sweater!!! free pattern→ www.garnstudio.com/pattern.php?... Need to learn how to knit? LEARN TO KNIT A SCARF, a 2 part class, on Aug 9 and 23, 10 am - noon. $95 includes all materials. Hudson, NY. countrywool.com/classes.htm #knitting #knittingteacher #countrywool

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Classic comfort / DROPS 210-3 - Free knitting patterns by DROPS Design

Knitted jacket in DROPS Melody. Piece is knitted top down with raglan, pockets and vents in the sides. Size XS–XXL.

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Hand spinners gathering at the Claverack Free Library, Claverack, NY. 1 pm today and every Monday till the fall. Come spin with us! #handspinning #spinning #spinningteacher

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Hand spinners gathering at the Claverack Library. Every Monday 1 pm till the fall. claveracklibrary.org Come spin with us! #handspinning #countrywool #spinningteacher

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Claverack LibraryClaverack Library

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🧶Countrywool News is out: Summer classes in corrugated ribbing, steeking, sock heels and more! countrywool.com/news.htm #countrywool #knitting #knittingteacher #spinningteacher #spinning

yellow wool knit socks with dutch heel
pattern on Ravelry: $ https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dutch-socks

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Countrywool's annual hand sewing class is happening this Sunday, 6/21 and next, 12:30-2:30. Come and piece/hand sew/quilt a potholder. All 100% cotton materials included. Details here: countrywool.com/classes.htm Countrywool is located just south of Hudson, NY. #countrywool #handsewing #potholder

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Summer's arrival finds me hand sewing quilted potholders. Great little project for hot days. Countrywool is offering a 2 session class with all materials included. June 21 and 28, 12:30-2:30. Details: countrywool.com/classes.htm We are located south of Hudson, NY, on Spring Road. #countrywool

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🧶 Sitting at the car dealers knitting while I wait. Hope they take 3 hours so I can get to the underarm on this sweater. Knitting with PRAIRIE SPUN from Brown Sheep Company. Love this yarn! #knittingteacher #countrywool #strandedknitting #brownsheep

Stranded sweater in 3 colors.
Pattern Faroe Island Blossom Sweater

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🧶Today…sewing on buttons and blocking Heather’s Cardigan. This Sunday at Countrywool’s SitnKnitnSpin: a demo on how to sew buttons on a hand knit sweater for best wear and appearance. Want to come? We are located just south of Hudson. Clic pic for details. #knitting #countrywool #knittingteacher

Cardigan sweater with buttons ready to sew on.
SitnKnitnSpin: https://countrywool.com/knitnite_INPERSON.htm

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🧶 Next knit project: a DK weight pullover with a pocket. I did some research online and found this FREE pattern that explains the pocket concept nicely. So easy to knit in the round!!!!!!! → www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knitting #countrywool #pockets

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Hoodie pattern by Go Handmade

Free pattern download in English and Danish only.

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🧶 June Countrywool News: countrywool.com/news.htm Sale! Classes! Sit 'n Knit 'n Spin! Knitting the MAJA sweater! #spinning #knitting #Countrywool #maja

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Exploratory spinning project with Jennifer Paterson Macri “Baby’s” fleece. Raw at left and washed at right. Will card and spin later today… #countrywool #spinning #spinningteacher

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

🧶Love Fair Isle and stranded knitting? This summer Countrywool, located south of Hudson, NY, on Spring Road, will offer 3 clinics that will aid you in bettering your skills in that knitting style. Corrugated ribbing starts off the first session: → countrywool.com/classes.htm

pink and coral corrugated knitting on knit needle.

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Sheep shearing season has begun and we are all about turning wool into yarn at Countrywool, located In Hudson, NY. Our 3 month workshop begins on Sunday, May 17. Info here: countrywool.com/classesCGCCs... #spinning #spinning teacher

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🧶 Maja sleeve in process…. What a fast knit! Will gift a steeking workshop in November for all at Countrywool.

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

🧶Finally jumping on the Maja bandwagon…. Knit with Lambs Pride and Lanaloft worsted. Pattern is free on Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... I love knitting with these yarns!!! soft Aran weight. These colors are in stock. Click pic to order.

Sleeve knit to elbow.

To order these colors

https://countrywool.com/BUY_lambspride.htm

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🧶Do you struggle with remembering Kitchener Stitch? If you don't do it often, its tough to keep the directions in your head, right? I use the NOTES section of my phone to hold images of knitting techniques that are clearly explained. Voila!

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Hand spun yarn can get wonky on you after plying. Find out how to fix the skein on the left at Countrywool’s Handspinning Workshop on May 17, Hudson, NY Details: countrywool.com/classes.htm #spinning #spinningteacher

2 skeins handspun yarn, one very over twisted

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Hand spinning your own yarn is a truly satisfying experience. This spring Countrywool, on Spring Road south of Hudson, NY, is offering a series of classes exploring the process from fleece to finished yarn. The first class is May 17. Click pic to check out the details and sign up today! #spinning

yarn on Spinning wheel
class details: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCspinworkshop.htm

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

🧶Countrywool will have Summer workshops in JULY to teach the basics of stranded knitting, reading charts, knitting corrugated rib and (even steeking!). Then, knit this FREE hat pattern → tinyurl.com/yk7xptyh Details: COUNTRYWOOL NEWS (clic on pic) → www.countrywool.com #knitting #countrywool

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Ah, spinning outside on the deck. Who knew that April 15 weather would be so friendly? Looking forward to spinning class this Sunday and the following 3 part workshop coming up in April. Making yarn is incredibly satisfying. countrywool.com/classes.htm #spinning

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Do you own a drop spindle and can't quite get the hang of it? Countrywool can teach you how. Class is this Sunday, April 19, at 12:30. Sign up by calling us. 518 828 4554. Countrywool, located just south of Hudson NY, is open Wednesdays and Sundays from 10-2, and by appointment. #spinning

hand spun yarn in basket.
Class details:

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

🧶Looking for knitting/crocheting/spinning company? Countrywool, on Spring Road in Hudson NY, offers a SIT 'n KNIT 'n SPIN this Sunday, April 12, at 10 am. (details: clic pic) This week will feature a demo on how to de-pill sweaters and how to use an electric drum carder to prepare wool for spinning.

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

🧶Learn to Spin wool at Handspinning Yarn on Sunday, April 19, 12:30 - 2:30 PM at Countrywool in Hudson, NY No experience necessary to take this class. Details here: countrywool.com/classes.htm

Pic of spinning wheel with yarn being plied.

Learn to Spin the wool at Handspinning Yarn on Sunday, April 19,12:30 - 2:30 PM.
Do you have sheep, alpacas, llamas, bunnies, sheep dogs or mohair goats in your life? Fashion yarn from their fur in a timeless fashion by hand on a drop spindle, or more quickly with a spinning wheel. No experience necessary to take this class. Details here: https://countrywool.com/classes.htm

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🧶Rabbit, rabbit! Welcome to April 🙂 Countrywool News is out: countrywool.com/news.htm Learn to spin this month! Yarn Sale! Open Easter Sunday!

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Washing day for Cormo fleece. This is from Noche. Classes coming at Countrywool on how to do this: countrywool.com/classes.htm

Bucket of water and dawn dishwashing liquid and brown raw sheep’s fleece.

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

🧶 This FREE pattern makes its debut this week. → www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... Knit with Lamb's Pride, wool and mohair yarn, this hat will keep March winds at bay. And the yarn is 25% off this month! Countrywool, located on Spring Road south of Hudson, is open Sunday from 10-2.

free pattern for green and sand hat
on Ravelry
This FREE pattern makes its debut this week.
→ https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/faroe-crosses-hat

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🧶This week is all about finishing up knitting projects that were just about done. Mercury in retrograde helps. There will be a FREE hat pattern published in the next few days using Lamb's Pride worsted yarn (which is ON SALE at Countrywool), so watch this space.

Procraftinating: act of avoiding adult responsibilities by burying yourself in craft projects

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

🧶Check out the story behind the wool at The Brown Sheep Company. I design patterns for sweaters, hats, socks, mittens, shawls and ornaments with their yarns here at Countrywool. Here's a Rambouillet sheep. Read about its history with the company: → brownsheep.com/authentic-am...

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Swatch #4. Pairing this SEASIDE Lamb’s Pride alongside DEEP CHARCOAL was the answer to keeping the green kinder to my eyes. And that’s a wrap! Next step….washing the swatch to get an accurate gauge. I’ve moved up 2 needle sizes from the original. Love this traditional Faroe Island stitch pattern!

Swatch of 3 contrasting colors on green.

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Countrywool - Claudia Krisniski @countrywool.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

🧶 Swatch #3…on the bottom half Lambs Pride SANDY HEATHER was used; on the top half GREY HEATHER. Subtle differences, but one is definitely clearer and warmer. I’m going to make a 4th swatch before I decide, going with a charcoal this time. Big snow is coming so there is lots of knitting time….

Hat swatch in green with Sandy Heather and grey Heather contrast colors

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