Maile is a classic DK weight vest pattern featuring an effective yet simple broken rib pattern and striped neck and arm bands. This vest is perfect for everyday use and lends itself to both vintage and non-vintage outfits alike.

Maile is knitted from the bottom up in flat pieces and then sewn together.

Maile is knitted using Susan Crawford Excelana North DK weight a delightful double knit weight yarn, which is soft to wear, but has sufficient structure to really show off the broken rib pattern. The striped bands are in striking contrast shades for maximum impact.

Maile is shown here in two colourways:
Colourway One uses shades Trefusis, Limestone and Red Granite and is shown in the photographs modelled by Charlie, wearing the fourth size (Short langth) - to fit chest size 86cm (34in).

Colourway Two uses shades Cornflower, Alabaster and Saharan Sand and is modelled by Denis, who is wearing the sixth size (Long length) in the photographs, which is to fit chest size 97cm (38in).

The pattern includes instructions for 18 sizes to fit chest measurements 71cm (28in) to 157cm (62in) and contains clear written instructions plus a comprehensive schematic diagram and sizing chart.

Yarn
Susan Crawford Excelana North DK weight
100% British wool 247m / 270yds per 100g skein approx)

Kits are available from Susan Crawford Vintage

**Colourway One**
Trefusis - Yarn A
Limestone - Yarn B
Red Granite - Yarn C

**Colourway Two**
Cornflower - Yarn A
Alabaster - Yarn B
Saharan Sand - Yarn C

Short Length
3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6) skeins (100g), shade Trefusis or Cornflower - Yarn A
1 (25g) skein, shade Limestone or Alabaster - Yarn B
1 (25g) skein, shade Red Granite or Saharan Sand - Yarn C

Long Length
3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins (100g), shade Trefusis or Cornflower - Yarn A
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (25g) skeins, shade Limestone or Alabaster - Yarn B
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (25g) skeins, Red Granite or Saharan Sand - Yarn C

Gauge
24 sts & 32 rows = 10cm (4in) over broken rib pattern knitted flat, after blocking. We obtained this gauge using 4mm needles.
If necessary use an alternative needle size to obtain the correct gauge.

Suggested needles
Small needles:
1 pair 3.25mm (US 3) needles
3.25mm (US 3) circular needle (40cm in length)

Large needles:
1 pair 4mm (US 6) needles
Extra 4mm (US 6) needle for three-needle cast-off

Notions
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Stitch markers