Sizes
2 (4) 6 (8) 10 (12)

Measurements
Bust circumference: 61 (65) 69 (73) 81 (86) cm
Full length: 35 (40) 45 (50) 54 (58) cm
Sleeve length: 24 (27) 32 (37) 40 (42) cm
Neck circumference: 38 (38) 38 (39) 41 (42) cm

Gauge
21 stitches and 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 3.5 mm and 4 mm, and circular needle (40 and 60 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 527 Jeans Blue, 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (350) g
Colour 551 Orange, 50 g

Knitting the Crab sweater
The Crab sweater is knitted in the round, which means that instead of knitting back and forth in rows, you’ll be working in continuous circles to create a seamless garment. Knitting in the round is an efficient technique that eliminates the need for side seams, giving the jumper a smooth, even finish.