Badana is the name of the most critically endangered of Portugal’s native sheep breeds, Churra Badana. Its wool was once used locally for weaving blankets and other textiles but presently there is almost no demand for it and it becomes a source of expense and trouble for the farmers. This pattern was born out of my love for this beautiful breed and respect for the shepherds who keep it alive.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)

Recommended ease: 12–22″ / 30.5–56 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 48.75 (54, 58.5, 59.5) (62.5, 64.5, 65.25, 72)″ / 124 (137, 148.5, 151.5) (159, 164, 166, 183) cm.

Length from Neckline to Back Hem: 31 (31, 31.5, 32) (32, 32, 32, 33)″ / 78 (79.5, 80, 81) (81.5, 82, 82, 83.5) cm.

Centre Back to Wrist: 24 (26, 28, 29) (28, 29, 29.5, 30.5)″ / 61.5 (65.5, 71, 74) (71.5, 74, 75.5, 77) cm.

Upper Arm Circumference: 18.5 (19.5, 21.5, 22.5) (25, 25.75, 27, 28.75)″ / 47 (50, 54.5, 57) (63, 65.5, 68.5, 73) cm.

The kit includes:

• 9 (10, 10, 11) (12, 12, 12, 15) skeins of  by Rosa Pomar and  5 (6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7, 8) skeins of Isager Silk Mohair (option O) or Rosários 4 Aurora (options A to F), depending on size.
• Digital pattern in English and Portuguese (sent by email via Ravelry)
• one
• one (all the proceeds from the sale of the Badana patch will be donated to the Badana breeders association to support their essential work in the preservation of this unique breed)

Colors:

• O (sample in Laine Magazine):  Badana 000 and Isager Silk Mohair 7S
• A: Badana 000 and Aurora 07
• B: Badana 03 and Aurora 50
• C: Badana 04 and Aurora 24
• D: Badana 05 and Aurora 53
• E: Badana 01 and Aurora 13
• F: Badana 02 and Aurora 19