V is for Victory: Lady Denman's Vest

The vest is worked in one piece without seams from the hem up to the shoulder straps; the straps are grafted using the Kitchener Stitch and then the garter-stitch trim is worked circularly onto the neck and armhole openings. *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: Chest circumference 35¾ (38¼, 43) inches (90.8 [97.2, 109.2] cm); designed to fit with 2 inches (5.1 cm) of positive ease; if you want a more fitted look, select the next smaller size
Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Loft, 100% American wool yarn, fingering weight, 275 yards (251.5 m)/50 gram (1.8 oz) skein, 4 (5, 6) skeins of #15
Needles: Circular, 24 inches (61.0 cm), size 3 (3.25 mm) and size 1 (2.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Stitch markers, 4; tapestry needle; stitch holder
Gauge: 26 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in St st on larger needles; 26 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in Totem Pole Lace patt on larger needles
Oringinally Published: Unofficial Downton Abbey Knits 2013