Status Symbol: Footman's Vest

To call this garment a "vest" may seem a misnomer, but the garment worn by footmen as they went about their daily activities often had sleeves (either detachable or as part of the garment.) *Due to copyright restrictions this pattern is only available for purchase in the United States. This pattern is unofficial and unauthorized. It is not authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by Carnival Film & Television Ltd., its writers or producers, or any of its licensees.

Finished Size: 44 (48¾, 52¾, 59¾, 64¼) inches (111.8 [123.8, 134.0, 151.8, 163.2] cm) chest circumference; 24½ (25½, 26½, 27½, 28½) inches (62.2 [64.8, 67.3, 69.8, 72.4] cm) long Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted, 100% merino wool yarn, worsted weight, 225 yards (205.7 m)/113 gram (4 oz) ball, 5 balls of Charcoal (MC) and Lorna's Laces Pearl, 51% silk/49% bamboo yarn, worsted weight, 220 yards (201.2 m)/100 gram (3.5 oz) ball, 2 ball Needles: Circular, 24 inches (61.0 cm), size 7 (4.5 mm) and size 6 (4 mm), and 1 double pointed, size 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Stitch holder; tapestry needle; buttons, ¼ inch (6 mm), 9 Gauge: 18 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in St st, using larger needle Oringinally Published: Unofficial Downton Abbey Knits 2013

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