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Your first sweater doesn’t have to be 'just okay' - it can look amazing! I’ll guide you step by step on how to knit the First Star sweater - a seamless, top-down sweater that’s and super beginner-friendly.
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ABOUT THE FIRST STAR SWEATER.
The second design in the Esenique Essentials series, created for beginners who want to learn how to knit all types of basic sweaters before moving on to more complicated patterns.
If you’re ready to knit your very first sweater or curious about trying a circular yoke design, the First Star Sweater is the perfect place to start.
It’s also a great foundation for those dreaming of stunning Nordic sweaters filled with color and texture.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner.
METHOD: This sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down, starting with the neckline ribbing. German Short Rows are used to shape the back neck (optional). The yoke is formed with five rounds of increases, and then the body and sleeves are separated and knit in the round.
Make it your own: Choose your preferred length, neckline (crew or mock neck), and fit options.
SIZES: Available in 11 sizes: XXS-XS-S-M-L-XL-2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL-6XL. The sweater is designed with approximately 3-10 cm (1-4 inches) of positive ease*.
Size reference: I am wearing size M and am 168 cm (5’6”) tall, with a bust circumference of 91 cm (35.75”).
🍭 MATERIALS
1. YARN.
Gray and Mint sweaters: Knit in Drops Nepal yarn (65% Wool, 35% Alpaca), /10 ply / aran , 50 g/ 75 m or 1.8 oz/ 82 yards per skein, color 500, Light Gray and 8922, Soft Mint).
You will need: 9-9-10-11-12-14-14-16-16-17-18 50 grams/ 1.8 oz skeins for your size.
Beige sweater with a mock neck: Knit with Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (Powder) held together with Soft Mohair (Soft Peach).
Yardage by size:
738(2XS) -738(XS) -820(S) -900(M) -984(L) -1148(XL) -1148(2XL) -1312(3XL) -1312(4XL) -1394(5XL) -1476(6XL) yards*.
For men: Consider adding an extra skein for longer sleeves or body length, if necessary.
28 Yarn options! Check the FREE Aran weight yarn guide. Version 2 for this sweater! juliapiro.com/...
2. CIRCULAR NEEDLES. *4.5 mm (US 7) and 5.5 mm (US 9) circular needles in the following lengths: 40 cm (16 inches) and 80 or 100 cm (31 or 40 inches).
*You can use the Magic Loop technique and work with one needle length of 80-100 cm (31-40 inches).
GAUGE is 16 sts x 22 rows in a 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) piece in stockinette stitch on 5.5 mm (US 9) needles (after blocking).
⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:01 Intro.
02:55 Drops Nepal yarn.
Yarn options • Knit Your First (and F...
04:26 Neck
07:42 Yoke. Part 1. GSR
21:22 Yoke. Part 2.
31:52 Control point 1
35:20 Dividing
38:18 Body.
40:14 Control point 2.
42:05 Control point 3.
45:08 Sleeves.
51:20 Control point 4.
How to knit sleeve with a Magic Loop • How to Knit Sleeves Us...
How to get stitches back onto the needle: • How to UNRAVEL KNITTIN...
54:09 The final touches.
Very Pink video on how to weave in ends: • Knitting Help - Weavin...
Esenote about wet-blocking: juliapiro.com/...
1:00:00 Outro.
A huge thank you to my husband, Alex, for his endless patience and for helping me perfect every little detail to make this tutorial as clear and helpful as possible.
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