Barachois
In Atlantic Canada, a Barachois is a lagoon separated from the ocean by a shingle or rock bar (sand bar for those rare sandy spots!). Phonetic pronounciation is: bærəˈʃwɑ. A barachois is the inspiration behind this loose, poncho-style pullover.
The stranded colourwork band is worked first, in the round. Stitches are picked up on either side and the sweater is continued on the bias in stockinette and Travelling Vine lace.
July 2019.
In Atlantic Canada, a Barachois is a lagoon separated from the ocean by a shingle or rock bar (sand bar for those rare sandy spots!). Phonetic pronounciation is: bærəˈʃwɑ. A barachois is the inspiration behind this loose, poncho-style pullover.
The stranded colourwork band is worked first, in the round. Stitches are picked up on either side and the sweater is continued on the bias in stockinette and Travelling Vine lace.
July 2019.
In Atlantic Canada, a Barachois is a lagoon separated from the ocean by a shingle or rock bar (sand bar for those rare sandy spots!). Phonetic pronounciation is: bærəˈʃwɑ. A barachois is the inspiration behind this loose, poncho-style pullover.
The stranded colourwork band is worked first, in the round. Stitches are picked up on either side and the sweater is continued on the bias in stockinette and Travelling Vine lace.
July 2019.
Yarn kits from Fleece & Harmony are available here: Fleece & Harmony Barachois Kit
Sizes
(1, 2) (3, 4) with finished body circumferences:
(131.5, 137.5) (147.5, 155.5)cm /
(51.75, 54) (58, 61.25)”.
Sample shown is size 2 on 89cm / 35” bust and 98cm / 38.5” hips,
corresponding to about 39.5cm / 15.5” positive ease at hips. I recommend choosing a size that gives you 20 to 51cm / 8” to 20” ease at hips.
Yarn
Fleece & Harmony Eldon Lace (70% Canadian wool, 30% Canadian mohair and 457 metres / 500 yards per 80 grams) in the two main colours (MC1 and MC2) and six contrast colours (CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, CC5, CC6). Amounts listed below. If using sample yarn, you will need 2 full skeins of MC1, 2 full skeins of MC2, and 1 mini skein each of contrast colours CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, CC5, CC6 (available as a kit at Fleece & Harmony). This is hand-dyed yarn, please alternate the skeins of MC1 and MC2 as you work for even colour distribution. Available as a kit here Fleece & Harmony Barachois Kit.
MC1: Pearl
(770, 835) (955, 1055) metres / (845, 915) (1045, 1155) yards
MC2: November Sky
(505, 570) (695, 805) metres / (550, 625) (740, 880) yards
CC1: Amethyst Brooch
(50, 55) (60, 65) metres / (55, 60) (65, 70) yards
CC2: Vineyard
(50, 55) (60, 65) metres / (55, 60) (65, 70) yards
CC3: Mayflower
(25, 30) (35, 40) metres / (30, 35) (40, 45) yards
CC4: Autumn Birch
(25, 30) (35, 40) metres / (30, 35) (40, 45) yards
CC5: Plover
(25, 30) (35, 40) metres / (30, 35) (40, 45) yards
CC6: Lichen
(50, 55) (60, 65) metres / (55, 60) (65, 70) yards
Gauge
Stranded: 32 sts and 34 rounds to 10cm / 4” with size A needles after blocking (or needle size required to match gauge).
Stockinette: 29 sts and 40 rows/rounds to 10cm / 4” with size B needles after blocking (or needle size required to match gauge).
Lace: 26 sts and 40 rows to 10cm / 4” with size B needles after blocking (or needle size required to match gauge).
Needles and Notions
Note: you may need different needle sizes than what I used to achieve gauge. Be sure to swatch and always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Size A: 2.25mm (US 1) 40” circulars (colourwork band; twisted ribbing hem, cuffs, and collar)
Size B: 2.5mm (US 1.5) 40” circulars (stockinette and lace)
Notions: stitch holders or scrap yarn, stitch markers, removable markers, tapestry needle, blocking wires
Techniques
stranded colourwork in the round
lace flat and in the round
kitchener stitch
picking up sts
surface knitted bind off
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Tech edited by Chaitanya Muralidhara (Ravelry: beginswithac)
