An oh-so-elegant vest in brioche, knit this plush roll-neck in Elixir! Perfect for Winter layering with a touch of class.
Construction
Knit in pieces from the bottom up, seamed at shoulders, then stitches picked up to knit the neckband. Garment is knit using brioche pattern and includes a specific method for cast-off.
Tension
10 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over brioche pattern using 7.00mm needles. How to check and adjust your tension.
Suitable Yarns
Made for Elixir 16 ply.
Accessories
1 pair each 6.00mm and 7.00mm needles, or size needles to give correct tension.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)


3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing
Brioche knitting, including yarn forwards, knitting through back loop, slipped stitches, and counting stitches in brioche pattern.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
| To fit chest size |
cm |
60 |
70 |
80 |
90 |
100 |
110 |
120 |
130 |
| Finished chest size |
cm |
70 |
80 |
90 |
100 |
110 |
120 |
130 |
140 |
| Body length |
Cropped |
44 |
45 |
46 |
47 |
48 |
49 |
50 |
51 |
| |
Regular |
52 |
53 |
54 |
55 |
56 |
57 |
58 |
59 |
| Qty x 200g balls |
Cropped |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
| Elixir 16 ply. |
Regular |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
Photographed in Elixir 16 ply White Dove.