Nr. 48 Poodle 89 stitches

Nr. 48 Poodle 89 Stitches Knitted Dishcloth by Lotte Vilstrup Nielsen

What is Being Made

Nr. 48 Poodle is a beginner-friendly knitted dishcloth designed by Lotte Vilstrup Nielsen. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a practical kitchen textile measuring 28 by 35 centimeters. The design features 89 stitches as the cast-on foundation, making it an ideal project for those new to knitting who want to create a functional, everyday item.

Techniques and Skills Required

This pattern is classified as a beginner difficulty level and requires fundamental knitting techniques. The skills needed include:

• Cast on: Creating the initial 89 stitches on the needles to begin the project
• Knit stitch: The basic right knitting technique that forms the foundation of most knitted fabric
• Purl stitch: The reverse of the knit stitch, used to create texture and pattern variation

The pattern employs a slipped stitch edge technique, where the first stitch of every row is slipped purl wise with the yarn held at the back of the work. This creates a neat, finished edge on the completed dishcloth.

Stitches Used

The Nr. 48 Poodle pattern utilizes basic knitting stitches suitable for beginners:

• Knit (k): Creates smooth, textured fabric when worked on alternate rows
• Purl (p): Produces the reverse texture and is combined with knit stitches to create the pattern structure
• Ribbed pattern: The opening rows establish a knit-one-purl-one (k1, p1) ribbed border that frames the design and provides elasticity and structure

The main body of the dishcloth alternates between purl and knit rows, creating a simple yet effective textured surface ideal for cleaning and drying dishes.

Materials Required

Yarn: This pattern calls for 100% cotton yarn in a 4-ply weight. You will need 186 yards (170 meters) of yarn, which equals one 50-gram ball. Cotton is an excellent choice for dishcloths as it is absorbent, durable, and machine washable. The yarn color can be any color of your preference, allowing for creative customization.

Needles: A 30-centimeter (12-inch) knitting needle in size 3.25 millimeters (U.S. size 3) is required. This needle size is appropriate for working with 4-ply yarn and creates a fabric with good stitch definition.

Finished Measurements

The completed Nr. 48 Poodle dishcloth measures 28 centimeters wide by 35 centimeters in length, making it a practical size for kitchen use.