This pattern was originally published as Black Sheep at Orenco’s contribution to the 2014 Rose City Yarn Crawl, February 27 - March 2, 2014 in Portland, Oregon.

Each shop’s pattern(s) will be available free with purchase at that shop during the Rose City Yarn Crawl. All patterns will also be available for download individually or as part of our 2014 eBooks: Neighborhood Knits & Crochets Too, Neighborhood Knits, Neighborhood Crochets.

Inspired by the floor tile from the Gazebo at the north end of the Orenco Station Park. This light and easy to crochet tam can be made with one or two colors of yarn.I

Finished measurements: 11” in diameter across the top, with a 7” in diameter head opening.

Yarn - Shown in 1 skein Soft Donegal by Donegal Yarns (100% Merino Wool; 210 yards/100g) in colorway Snow.

Notions - Stitch markers.

Skill level - Advanced beginner (crochet in the round).