Pael is a seamless vest that features striking shoulders, much like the designer’s Troi sweater. It combines Kihnu vits braids and a band of Roosimine Estonian Inlay to bring together techniques she has become known for through her many publications with Laine. It is an easy-to-wear classic that blends relaxing knitting with thoughtful and interesting details.   

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)  

Recommended ease: 8–10” / 20–25 cm of positive ease.  

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66, 70.5, 74)“ / 96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 179, 188) cm.

Armhole Depth: 8.25 (9, 9.5, 10.25, 10.25) (10.75, 10.75, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5)“ / 21 (23, 24, 26, 26) (27.5, 27.5, 29, 29, 29) cm.

Body Length from Underarm (adjustable): 15” / 38 cm.

Cross-Back Width (incl armhole edging): 16.25 (16.25, 16.5, 16.75, 18.25) (18.75, 18.75, 20.25, 20.75, 20.75)“ / 41.5 (41.5, 42, 42.5, 46.5) (47.5, 47.5, 51.5, 52.5, 52.5) cm.

Armhole Circumference: 18.5 (19.5, 21.25, 22.5, 22.75) (24.5, 24.5, 26.5, 26.75, 26.75)“ / 47 (49.5, 54, 57, 58) (62, 62, 67.5, 68, 68) cm.  

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Yarn 1: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Laine x Novita 4ply (70% Falkland wool, 15% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 15% Bluefaced Kerry Hill wool, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g), in the colourway Earthy Olive (MC 4ply). 

Or 530 (605, 675, 760, 820) (900, 965, 1055, 1120, 1185) yds / 485 (555, 620, 695, 750) (825, 885, 965, 1025, 1085) m of 4ply / fingering-weight yarn.

Yarn 2: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of The Lamb & Kid Mho Mho (76% super-fine kid mohair, 24% silk, 430 yds / 393 m – 50 g), in the colourway Conversation Pit (MC lace).

Or 530 (605, 675, 760, 820) (900, 965, 1055, 1120, 1185) yds / 485 (555, 620, 695, 750) (825, 885, 965, 1025, 1085) m of lace-weight yarn.

The 4ply / fingering-weight and lace-weight yarns are held together throughout the pattern (Yarn 1 + Yarn 2 = MC in pattern).

Yarn 3: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins of Novita Aino (55% alpaca, 23% wool, 22% recycled polyamide, 120 yds / 110 m – 50 g), in the colourway 6081 Inspiration (CC).

Or 70 (80, 90, 100, 110) (120, 125, 135, 145, 155) yds / 65 (75, 85, 95, 100) (110, 115, 130, 135, 145) m of a similar aran- to bulky-weight yarn.  

Alternative yarn suggestions are Harvest Hues 4ply by John Arbon Textiles, Tynn Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn or Mondim by Rosa Pomar (for MC 4ply), Silk Mohair by Isager Yarn or Edith by Novita (for MC lace) and Snefnug by CaMaRose, Puno by Gepard Garn or Soft by Isager Yarn (for CC).   

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles for ribbing, US 6 / 4 mm 32–40” / 80–100 cm circular needles for St St and Roosimine Inlay, US 7 / 4.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles for Kihnu Vits Braids and colourwork on shoulders and back.  

Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holder, approx. G-6 / 4 mm crochet hook.  

GAUGE
20 sts x 24 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in Stockinette Stitch with 4ply and lace-weight yarns held together, after blocking.

NOTES
This comfy slipover vest is worked seamlessly from the top down. The shoulders, top of back and hem feature Estonian knitted braids, Roosimine Estonian Inlay and stranded colourwork worked flat. The fronts and back are worked flat from the top down to the underarm, then they are joined together to work in the round for the rest of the body, with further colourwork in the round. The neckband and armhole edging are finished in 1 x 1 Rib.