This 4 piece "double eyelet" set (V-neck cardigan, hat, booties &blanket) is worked in DK weight yarn at 5.5 stitches per inch. For a softer feel, the blanket is worked with the same yarn using larger needles, so the gauge is 4.5 sts = 1". You can see from the photograph that you can use solid or variegated yarn. A set could also include mixing solid & variegated.
Sweater, Hat, and Booties Materials:
475 (500, 550)yards DK weight yarn
5 buttons, stitch holders, and markers
US 4 and US 6 for sweater and booties. 16" circular US 6 and DPN US 6 for the hat (or size to obtain gauge).
Sizes 3-6 months (9 months, 12 months)
Blanket Materials:
610 yards DK weight yarn used at a larger gauge. For longer blanket, add 120 yds for each 6" in length.
24" circular US 8, or size to obtain gauge.
Gauge: sweater, hat, and booties: 5.5 sts = 1" on US 6 blanket: 4.5 sts = 1" US 8