Delphi Summer Set – P197

Delphi Summer Set – P197 by OGE Knitwear Designs

What is Being Made

The Delphi Summer Set is a coordinated collection of baby knitwear designed by OGE Knitwear Designs. This downloadable knitting pattern includes a short sleeve buttoned cardigan and matching pants, creating a complete summer outfit for infants. The set is available in three sizes to accommodate babies from 3 months through 18 months of age, making it a versatile pattern for growing babies or gift-giving across different age groups.

Garment Details and Sizing

The set is offered in three size options:

• Size A (3-6 months): Pants length approximately 20 cm (8 inches); cardigan chest approximately 48 cm (19 inches); cardigan length approximately 25 cm (9¾ inches)
• Size B (6-12 months): Pants length approximately 24 cm (9½ inches); cardigan chest approximately 53.5 cm (21 inches)
• Size C (12-18 months): Pants length approximately 25 cm (9¾ inches); cardigan chest approximately 57.5 cm (22½ inches)

Short Sleeve Cardigan

The short sleeve cardigan is a buttoned closure design, offering practical dressing for warm weather. The cardigan features a classic construction suitable for babies and is designed to coordinate with the matching pants.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate-level knitting pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for baby garments. The pattern uses standard knitting methods to create fitted pieces that are both comfortable and well-proportioned for infants. Stitch markers are utilized throughout the pattern to help track increases, decreases, and pattern repeats, ensuring accurate shaping and professional finishing.

Yarn and Materials Required

The Delphi Summer Set is designed to be worked in DK weight (8ply) yarn, also referred to as light worsted weight. The yarn specified is cotton, which is ideal for summer garments as it provides breathability and comfort for babies in warm weather.

Yarn quantities by size:

• Size A: 2 x 50g balls for short sleeve cardigan; 1 x 50g ball for pants in main colour; 1 x 50g ball in contrast colour
• Size B: 3 x 50g balls for short sleeve cardigan; 1 x 50g ball for pants in main colour; 1 x 50g ball in contrast colour
• Size C: 3 x 50g balls for short sleeve cardigan; 1 x 50g ball for pants in main colour; 1 x 50g ball in contrast colour

Each ball contains approximately 125 meters or 137 yards per 50g ball, allowing crafters to calculate yardage and plan yarn substitutions if desired.

Needles and Notions

The pattern requires two pairs of needles in different sizes to create proper gauge and fabric texture:

• One pair of 3.5mm (US 4) needles
• One pair of 3.75mm (US 5 / UK 9) needles in straight or circular needle format

Additional materials include 10 stitch markers for tracking pattern sections and shaping, and 1 button for the cardigan closure. The pattern accommodates both main colour and contrast colour yarn, allowing for creative colour blocking or striping effects.

Pattern Format and Skill Level

This is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer OGE Knitwear Designs, rated as intermediate difficulty. The intermediate skill level indicates that knitters should be comfortable with basic stitches, increasing and decreasing, and following multi-step instructions. The pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience who are ready to tackle fitted baby garments with multiple pieces and finishing details.