The Elise vest is worked in two-coloured zigzag jacquard stitch on the front, and one-colour stockinette stitch on the back. Although the vest has a simple silhouette, incorporating wide armholes and side slits, the jacquard pattern on the front provides for strong texture and interest.
The pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters.
The vest is worked from the bottom up and as flat pieces. It is then seamed at the sides and shoulders, and ribbed bands are worked at the neck and armholes from picked-up stitches.
The two-coloured jacquard stitch provides the option to go bold, with a contrasting colour scheme, or more tonal. If desired, the vest could also be worked in a single colour.
Five sizes are provided. Choose the appropriate size by comparing your waist, hips and bust measurements to the sizing chart below. Ideally the torso circumference of the finished garment should be about the same as the wearer’s hip measurement. The torso circumference measurement should also be larger than the wearer’s waist measurement to allow room (positive ease) around the waist.
Those with larger busts may need to go up a size or alter the pattern to ensure the vest will be wide enough in the chest. Although note that the wide armholes provide some flexibility to accommodate different bust measurements.

Sizing:
To fit bust
Size XS 71-76 cm 28-30 inches
Size S 82-87 cm 32-34 inches
Size M 92-97 cm 36-38 inches
Size L 102-107 cm 40-42 inches
Size XL 112-117 cm 44-46 inches
To fit waist
Size XS 59-61 cm 23¼-24 inches
Size S 64-68 cm 25¼-26 ¾ inches
Size M 71-76 cm 28-30 inches
Size L 82-87 cm 32¼-34¼ inches
Size XL 92-97 cm 36¼-38¼ inches
To fit hips
Size XS 83.5-86.5 cm 32¾-34 inches
Size S 89.5-91.5 cm 35¼-36 inches
Size M 96.5-101.5 cm 38-40 inches
Size L 106.5-112 cm 42-44 inches
Size XL 117-122 cm 46-48 inches

Finished garment measurements
Torso cirumference (chest including ease)
Size XS 87 cm 34½ inches
Size S 93 cm 36½ inches
Size M 99 cm 39 inches
Size L 107 cm 42 inches
Size XL 118 cm 46½ inches