Step-by-step video tutorial.

I’ll guide you through every step to knit your very first sweater!
The First Star Sweater is one of the simplest sweater types, worked top-down and in the round. This design helps you build skills and confidence to take the next step, all while being a satisfying knit on its own.

♥ SKILL LEVEL: Designed for knitters who know how to knit and purl. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions and a full video tutorial to help you create this sweater with confidence.

♥ PATTERN DETAILS:
FORMAT: Instant download PDF file with instructions in both centimeters and inches.
EXTRAS: I’ve also included a Knitting Project Planner made just for this circular yoke sweater, and a round counter to help keep track of your progress.
LANGUAGES: Available in English, German, and French.

♥ 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”).

♥ 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! https://juliapiro.com/pages/goodies

♥ NEEDLES:

• For neck, cuff, and body ribbing: 4.5 mm (US 7) in the following lengths: 40 cm (16 inches), and 80 or 100 cm (31 or 40 inches).
• For yoke, body, and sleeves: 5.5 mm (US 9) in the following lengths: 40 cm (16 inches), and 80 or 100 cm (31 or 40 inches). Alternatively, you can use the Magic Loop technique and work with one needle length of 80-100 cm (31-40 inches).

♥ TAPESTRY NEEDLE. Used to slip the sleeve stitches onto scrap yarn and to weave in ends.
♥ STITCH MARKERS: Several removable stitch markers.
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♥ GAUGE is 16 sts x 22 rows in a 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) piece in Stockinette stitch (after blocking).
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♥ CORYRIGHT
Please note that while you’re free to sell hand-knit items made using our patterns, proper credit must be given to the designer. However, sharing or selling the pattern itself, digitally or in print, is strictly prohibited.

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