Bertes sweater with Raglan in Viking Alpaca Storm. The sweater is knitted from the bottom up and is available in 8 sizes. The sweater shown is in size M.

Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

Measurements
Bust circumference: 88 (94) 100 (106) 112 (118) 123 (129) cm
Full length: 57 (59) 62 (64) 65 (67) 69 (71) cm
Sleeve length: 43 (44) 46 (47) 48 (48) 49 (49) cm
Neck circumference: 47 (47) 47 (47) 49 (49) 51 (51) cm

Gauge
21 stitches x 27 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm

NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

Needles
Double-pointed needles and circular needles (40 cm) size 3 mm
Circular needles (40 and 80 cm) size 4 mm

Yarn and Yarn Amounts Viking Alpaca Storm, 40% superfine alpaca, 40% merino wool, 20% nylon, yardage per skein: 50 g = 133 m
Colour 502 Natural, 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) 500 (550) g
Colour 527 Denim Blue, 100 g

The Bertes sweater is knitted from the bottom up. It is worked in the round, which means that instead of knitting back and forth in rows, you will work in continuous circles, creating a seamless garment. This method eliminates the need for side seams and gives the sweater a smooth, even finish.