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Sandhill crane print · 80/20 ring-spun cotton fleece · five garment-dyed colors · Comfort Colors 1566 · printed graphic, nothing stitched on

Garment-Dyed Crewneck · Five Colors · Designed in Colorado

Three Sandhill Cranes in Flight

You hear them long before you see them.

Three Sandhill Cranes in Flight sweatshirt in Chambray, three grey cranes with red crowns climbing on a diagonal, necks out and legs trailing

Shown in Chambray. Garment-dyed fleece, 9.5 oz, soft from the very first wear.

Three sandhill cranes climb across the chest on a long diagonal, each at a different point of the wingbeat — one lifting, one level, one with the primaries spread. Necks straight out, legs trailing past the tail, the red crown and the rusty wash over the grey plumage all drawn the way the birds actually look in March. Fine feather detail and soft shading give it the character of a natural history plate rather than a photograph.

The Design

Large front-centered chest print — not a back print

Subject: three sandhill cranes (Antigone canadensis) in flight, climbing on a diagonal with necks extended and legs trailing

Style: species-accurate bird illustration in the manner of a natural history plate — fine feather linework and soft shading rather than a photographic image

Technique: a printed graphic — the ink sits in the fleece, straight onto the garment color with no background panel, and nothing is stitched or sewn on

No words or lettering anywhere in the design

Close-up of the three sandhill cranes print on Chambray fleece, showing the red crowns, grey plumage and spread primaries

The red crown, the rusty wash on the grey, the seven spread primaries — the details a birder looks for.

Sandhill cranes are among the oldest birds still flying: fossils two and a half million years old match the bird overhead today. The call carries for more than a mile because the windpipe coils inside the breastbone like a French horn, which is why you hear a flock long before you can find it in the sky. Every March more than half a million of them stage on the Platte River in Nebraska, and some twenty thousand stop in Colorado's San Luis Valley on their way north, filling the fields around Monte Vista at dawn. The rusty color on their grey feathers is not plumage at all — the cranes preen iron-rich mud into their feathers each spring, a camouflage for the nest, and it is drawn here exactly as it looks in the valley.

The Story Behind It

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She left Denver in the dark, the thermos on the passenger seat, the valley still an hour south. By the time the road dropped out of the pass the sky had gone the color of a chambray shirt and the fields were white with frost.

She heard them first. A rattling, rolling sound from nowhere she could point to, growing until it seemed to come from the ground itself. Then three shapes lifted off the stubble ahead of her, climbing on a long diagonal, legs trailing, necks out like arrows. Behind them the whole field rose.

She stood by the car with the thermos going cold in her hand and did not reach for her phone. On the drive home she realized she had been smiling for forty miles.

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Wear it for the mornings worth getting up in the dark for.

Woman wearing the Three Sandhill Cranes in Flight sweatshirt in Chambray, large centered chest print

The print runs large and centered on the chest, straight onto the garment color — no panel, no frame, not a back print.

A thoughtful gift for birdwatchers, anyone who has stood in a frosty field at dawn for the cranes, and the friend who plans a March trip to the valley every year. Between sizes? We'll make it right, free.

Details

Relaxed unisex crewneck, roomy through the body

Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem

Sizes S to 3XL · Chambray, White, Grey, Butter and Chalky Mint

Made to order in the USA

Choosing a Color

Chambray. Our favorite, and the one shown. A pale March sky behind the birds — the grey plumage and red crowns read exactly as they do over the valley.

White. The cleanest version. Every feather and the rusty wash on the wings show at full strength.

Grey. A tone-on-tone pairing with the cranes' own color; the red crowns and dark primaries do the contrast.

Butter. Warm and bright, like the fields at first light, with the birds standing clearly forward.

Chalky Mint. A soft, cool green that makes the grey birds look almost silver.

Garment-dyed colors look softer and more muted in person than on a screen, and each piece varies slightly. That lived-in tone is part of the charm.

Fabric

Comfort Colors 1566, garment-dyed fleece

80% ring-spun cotton, 20% polyester, 9.5 oz (about 320 gsm) — dyed after the sweatshirt is sewn

Soft-brushed fleece interior rather than a lighter French terry, and softer with every wash

Sizing

Unisex sizing, cut like a men's sweatshirt. If you usually buy women's sizes, order one size down; for an oversized look, take your usual size.

Between sizes? We'll make it right, free.

See the sweatshirt size guide →

Care

Wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Avoid bleach, high heat, and ironing directly over the artwork.

There's always a butterfly.

The Known Pack Promise

Wearable Art for the Nature Lover.

Beautiful things from the natural world, on a sweatshirt you'll reach for all season long.

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Wearable Nature Art

Butterflies, birds, wildflowers, and the quiet stories behind them. Detailed designs in the spirit of vintage botanical plates, each with a true fact from nature on its page.

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Soft Comfort Colors Fleece

Printed on garment-dyed Comfort Colors fleece, 80% ring-spun cotton, broken in from the first wear and softer with every wash. Relaxed, roomy, and made to be your cold-morning favorite.

Why we choose it →
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Made With a Purpose

Money is set aside from every order to help protect the trails and wild places our designs are drawn from, so the meadows keep blooming for the next generation.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5 / 5 from 68 reviews.

Love the soft all cotton and the beautiful design! The t-shirt is so comfortable!

Hollyhocks Botanical T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Store owner replied: Thank you, Janette! We love that cotton - it keeps getting softer every wash, so it should only get better from here. Glad you’re enjoying it. Max

It’s a Christmas present for my sister so time will tell.

Wildflower Heart Wreath T-Shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you, Marian! A wildflower wreath is such a beautiful and thoughtful choice for a sister. We hope she absolutely loves it and that it makes her smile!

Honestly, I just really like the message. I overthink a lot, so it’s a nice little reminder to give myself more credit.

Stronger Braver Smarter Daisy T-Shirt

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Butterfly Graphic Tee — Wings of Jade

I absolutely love this sweatshirt! The butterfly design is beautiful and has such a cool vintage feel. It’s soft, cozy, and comfortable for everyday wear. The relaxed fit and muted colors make it easy to style. Really happy with it!

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Floral Butterfly Wing T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Love the saying on this shirt. Walking with my dog is one of my favorite parts of the day, so it feels very me. A cute design that makes me smile.

Dog Kisses Fix Everything

Bought this for my girlfriend and she really liked it. The blue butterfly is beautiful and the colors look even better in person. She said it’s really comfortable and the relaxed fit works well. Definitely glad I picked this one.

Blue Morpho & Hydrangea Sweatshirt — Garment-Dyed Fleece

Really love the flower bouquet on this one. The little butterflies are a sweet detail, and the whole design feels cheerful without being too much. Just my kind of shirt.

Good-Mood Energy Wildflower Bouquet T-Shirt

Picked this out for my stepmom’s birthday. The wildflowers and little butterflies are so pretty, and the design felt like something she would enjoy. A sweet find that made choosing her gift a little easier.

Wildflower Meadow Butterfly T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Nice quality shirt and the bee/sunflower design is very well done. I ordered the darker color and the artwork shows up really nicely against it. Fits good and the fabric feels substantial.

Bee & Sunflower Crest T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Love this design! The sunflower turning into butterflies is such a pretty touch. It just feels cheerful.

Sunflower Flutter Butterfly T-Shirt

Really like this tee. The Luna moth and moonflower design looks even better in person, and the shirt is comfortable without feeling too heavy. The fit is pretty good and it washes well so far. Definitely a nice addition to my wardrobe.

Luna Moth & Moonflowers Botanical T-Shirt

This has a different look than most of the celestial shirts I’ve seen. I like the folk-art style and all the little details around the sun and moon. The shirt itself is comfortable and the print looks good.

Folk Fauna Celestial Sun & Moon T-Shirt

The front is pretty simple, but the back is what really caught my attention. I like all the little details in the sun, moon, and flowers, and the design has a nice vintage feel to it. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is relaxed like I expected. The print looks really good in person too.

Celestial Sun & Moon Wildflower T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

My daughter received the shirt the other day (I had ordered it for her as a surprise). She loved the color and she loved the texture. (she also loves butterflies). Said it was so soft Thanks.

Butterfly Flutter Watercolor Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you, MaDonna! A surprise gift for a daughter who loves butterflies, that is exactly why we make these. So happy it arrived soft and landed well. Please enjoy. Max

I like the shirt overall. The design looks nice and it’s pretty comfortable, although the fit was a little different than I expected. The material is decent and I’ve worn it a few times already. I’m happy with it.

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Really nice shirt. The design is pretty and I like the message without it feeling too over the top. The fabric is soft and the fit is comfortable and a little relaxed. I got the Chambray color and the flowers and butterflies look really nice against the blue. It’s an easy everyday shirt and I’ve already worn it a few times.

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Perfect fit color and perfect monarch!

Monarch Butterfly Front & Back – Tee

Store owner replied: Pamela, thank you! This made our whole day. The Monarch is the design that started it all for us, so hearing that the fit, the color, and the butterfly all landed perfectly is everything we hope for. Thank you for supporting our small shop. Max & Anya, The Known Pack

The chambray color is really pretty and goes nicely with the floral design. I like the vintage look of the artwork and the colors are just right, not too bright. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is relaxed without being too loose. It’s an easy shirt to wear with jeans or shorts.

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