NEW! First Star sweater

Your first sweater doesn’t have to be 'just okay' - it can look amazing!

The First Star Sweater is one of the simplest sweater types, worked top-down and in the round.

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Knit with Julia Piro

Effortless knitting patterns for adventurous beginners like you. Detailed instructions guide you step-by-step, so you can create your own masterpiece, and get compliments how talented you are!

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Finish Every Project (effortlessly)

Feel unsure about finishing a knit project, even with a clear pattern? I understand! That's why I created a series of comprehensive video tutorials on my YouTube channel, Knit with Julia Piro.

These tutorials take you step-by-step, from casting on that very first stitch to casting off the last one. With my guidance, you'll feel confident and ready to tackle the knitting project, no matter how difficult it seems.

Are you excited to start knitting stylish things? Visit my channel and let's create something beautiful together!

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A weekly email I write every Tuesday just for adventurous beginner knitters.

Each issue is unique: I might share helpful tips, highlight patterns and yarns, recommend must-see tutorials, or give you a behind-the-scenes look at my design process.

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  • "They said it’s Aran weight yarn"

    "They said it’s Aran weight yarn"

    Let me tell you a story about one of my beginner knitters, Kate. If you’ve ever felt confused by yarn labels, you’re not alone—this might sound familiar. Kate had just...

    "They said it’s Aran weight yarn"

    Let me tell you a story about one of my beginner knitters, Kate. If you’ve ever felt confused by yarn labels, you’re not alone—this might sound familiar. Kate had just...

  • Basta overheating! 4 cotton-wool yarn test results.

    Basta overheating! 4 cotton-wool yarn test resu...

    The inspiration for this Esenote began during the Christmas holidays when my husband, Alex, and I visited a charming little pastry shop. You know, the kind with vintage teacups and...

    Basta overheating! 4 cotton-wool yarn test resu...

    The inspiration for this Esenote began during the Christmas holidays when my husband, Alex, and I visited a charming little pastry shop. You know, the kind with vintage teacups and...

  • A quick hello from my new email address.

    A quick hello from my new email address.

    My new email address: info@juliapiro.com! This will be the new home for all Esenotes and responses to your questions. To make sure we stay connected, please add this address to...

    A quick hello from my new email address.

    My new email address: info@juliapiro.com! This will be the new home for all Esenotes and responses to your questions. To make sure we stay connected, please add this address to...

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