Single-ply texture provides a soft, tactile feel for cozy projects
Lightweight yet warm composition offers comfort without bulk
Made from 100% Portuguese wool, including rare Churra Badana, for authenticity
Minimally processed and entirely sourced and manufactured in Portugal for traceability
Suitable for a variety of projects including outerwear, crafts, and home decor
Summarized by Shop
Badana is a yarn born from a will to use and promote the wool of an endangered native breed, the Churra Badana sheep from the Bragança region (northeast Portugal). Badana 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
Fiber Content
100% Portuguese wool (50% Churra Badana, 50% Campanica and Serra da Estrela)
Yarn Weight
Worfsted, Aran
Unit Weight
50 g
Yardage
126 yards (115 meters)
Needle Size
4.5 mm (US 6-8)
Gauge
16-18 stitches per inch, 22-26 rows in 4x4 inch (10x10 cm)
