Siúla Vest Kit

Siúla Vest Kit, pattern designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn.

Designed for our beautiful Traditions Donegal Tweed, in the Wildflower colourway, Ailbiona has created an instant classic with Guilloche.

Whether you enjoy strolling, rambling, striding, wandering, or rolling, the Siúla Vest
will gladly be your companion. Derived from the Irish siúl, this gilet-style body warmer is designed with motion in mind.

The top-down raglan construction hugs the shoulders with anatomical precision; then sculpts itself, as if by magic, into perfectly rounded armholes. The textured bodice is finished with finely ribbed edgings and sturdy front closures, providing a cozy cocooning effect without adding bulk or impeding movement.

An utterly capable garment, this Aran-weight version of Siúla makes for a fabulous
everyday layering piece - no matter where your typical day might take you.

Available in sizes 1-8: 300g (350g, 400g, 450g, 500g, 550g, 600g, 650g)

Kit contains:

4501 Wildflower / 4731 Fossil / 4732 Millstone - Traditions - quantity dependent on size selected

Digital Download of the Pattern (pdf)

Folklore Yarns Traditions - Donegal Aran Tweed:

100% Pure New Wool, 160m/ 100g 

GAUGE

17 sts x 30 rows = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4” in garter stitch for main fabric 

REQUIRED NEEDLES

A: Circular needle, 4mm (US 8) in diameter or as needed to meet gauge for main fabric in garter stitch

B: Circular needle, 3mm (US 6) in diameter, or 1mm smaller than Needle A

NOTIONS

Tapestry needle, scrap yarn, stitch markers, measuring tape, buttons (12 or as needed; 15mm in diameter)

MEASUREMENTS

Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) measures as follows - 

COLLAR CIRCUMFERENCE
45cm/ 18" (46cm/ 18.5", 47cm/ 18.75", 50cm/ 20", 51cm/ 20.5", 53cm/ 21.25”, 55cm/ 22”, 57cm/ 22.75”)

BODICE CIRCIMFERENCE
93cm/ 37.25" (103cm/ 41.5", 114cm/ 45.5", 123cm/ 49.5", 133cm/ 53.25", 142cm/ 57", 154cm/ 61.5", 164cm/ 65.75")

SHOULDER LENGTH
8cm/ 3.25” (8cm/ 3.25”, 10cm/ 4”, 10cm/ 4”, 12cm/ 4.75”, 12cm/ 4.75”, 14cm/ 5.5”, 14cm/5.5”)

ARMHOLE DEPTH
17cm/ 6.75" (18cm/ 7.25", 19cm/ 7.5", 20cm/ 8”, 21cm/ 8.5", 22cm/ 8.75”, 23cm/ 9.25”, 24cm/ 9.5” )

BODICE LENGTH
27cm/ 10.75”

NOTE
Collar & Bodice Circumference are measured with Buttons closed
Shoulder Length includes upper Armhole Edging
Armhole Depth is measured with Edgings in place
Bodice Length includes Hem and lower Armhole Edging