Elsi Vest

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ABOUT PATTERN

The Elsi vest is an oversized cable vest, knitted top down. The perfect garment for layering over shirts and dresses for extra warmth, comfort and style. The design features an all over cable pattern, ribbed armhole and hem edges, and a double folded ribbed neckline.

Level of difficulty: Intermediate

SIZES

1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust circumference: 96 (106) 115 (125) 139 (149) 158 (168) 178 cm [37.75 (41.75) 45.25 (49.25) 54.75 (58.75) 62.25 (66.25) in]

Recommended ease: On average 20 cm [8 in] of positive ease.

Schematic included in the last page of the pattern.

SIZE GUIDE

This garment is designed with positive ease, meaning the bust circumference of the garment is bigger than your actual bust circumference. When choosing which size to knit, measure your bust circumference and add 20 cm [8 in] of positive ease to that number. Compare your result with the garment’s bust circumference, and choose the closest size.The sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 are equivalent to sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL. They correspond to the bust circumference of approximately 75 (80-85) 90-95 (100-105) 110-115 (120-125) 130-135 (140-145) 150-155 cm [30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 (56-58) 60-62 in]

For reference, the sample vest is made in size 3 for bust circumference of 95 cm [37.5
in] which gives the garment a total of 20 cm [8 in] of positive ease.

SUGGESTED YARN

200 (200) 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 g
Önling No 20, 100% Shetland Wool, 225 m = 50 g,
4: Medium // Light worsted // WPI: 12

Held together with...

100 (100) 100 (125) 125 (125) 150 (175) 175 g
Önling No 10, 70% Mohair 30% Silk, 210 m = 25 g,
0: Lace

The garment is worked with one strand of each quality held together at all times.

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GAUGE

In cable stitch pattern using 3.5 mm [US 7] needles:
25 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in]
Worked flat and measured after blocking

Gauge for yarn substitution in stockinette stitch using 3.5 mm [US 4] needles:
18 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 [4 x 4 in]
Worked flat and measured after blocking

More details about gauge in the pattern instructions!

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

2.5 mm / 80-100 cm [US 1.5 / 32-40 in] circular needles
3 mm / 40 cm [US 2.5 / 16 in] circular needles
3 mm / 60-100 [US 2.5 / 24-40 in] circular needles
3.5 mm / 60-100 cm [US 4 / 24-40 in] circular needles

Choose the cable length according to the size you are making.

Go up or down with the suggested needle size to meet the gauge if necessary. The correct gauge ensures that the garment will have correct measurements and desired fit.

WORKFLOW

The garment is worked top down on circular needles. The back, shoulders and front are worked flat. The body is joined at the underarms, and worked in the round to its desired length. The ribbing for the armholes and neckband are also worked in the round.

More detailed workflow description in the pattern!

Enjoy this pattern and happy knitting!