Valley Yarns 1317 Delphinus PDF

Valley Yarns Delphinus is a lovely baby or child’s tunic and dress pattern knit in Valley Superwash DK, a 100% extra fine Merino, which makes it incredibly soft and a great choice for kids. The adorable jumper is the perfect layering piece for the winter and the spring but can be worn on its own in warmer weather. Delphinus features a striped yoke, pockets, and a lovely stranded colorwork above the ribbed hem. The tunic or dress is knit in the round from the bottom up. The optional patch pockets are knit flat and then seamed to the front during finishing. The colorwork pattern is in chart form only.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 6–12 mos (18–24 mos, 2–4 yrs, 4–6 yrs, 6–8 yrs, 8–10 yrs)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size 4–6 years with suggested 1–3” positive ease
     Chest – 19 (21, 23¼, 25½, 27¾, 29¾)"
     Hem Circumference –  21¾ (24, 26¼, 28½, 30½, 32¾)"
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK (100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 50g/137yds)
   MC – 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 5) balls shown in 25 Light Grey
    CC –  2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) balls shown in 24 Passion Plum
Needles:
    US 5 (3.75mm) 16” & 24” circulars and DPNs
    US 6 (4.00mm) 16”, 24”, & 32” circulars and DPNS to get gauge.
    US 7 (4.50mm) 24” circular (if necessary to maintain gauge while working stranded colorwork border)
Gauge:
    22 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.00mm), blocked
    22 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in stranded colorwork pattern on US 7 (4.50mm), blocked