Nr. 356 – 20 – 9. Snowflake God Jul guest towel

Nr. 356 – 20 – 9. Snowflake God Jul Guest Towel

What Is Being Made

This is a knitted guest towel featuring a Christmas snowflake design with the Danish phrase "God Jul" (meaning "Good Christmas"). The finished towel measures approximately 33 x 49 cm (13 x 19 inches), making it an ideal size for a decorative guest towel or small kitchen textile. Designed by Lotte Vilstrup Nielsen, this project combines festive holiday aesthetics with practical functionality.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project suitable for beginners. The pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques that make it accessible to those new to the craft while still producing a polished finished piece. The construction relies on basic stitch work and row-by-row progression, allowing new knitters to build confidence through straightforward, repeatable instructions.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The pattern utilizes the following core stitches and techniques:

• Cast on: The foundation technique used to create the initial 89 stitches on the needle
• Knit stitch (k): The primary forward stitch creating the characteristic V-shaped texture
• Purl stitch (p): The reverse stitch that creates horizontal bumps and adds textural variation
• Slip stitch: Used at the beginning of every row (slipped purl wise with yarn at back of work) to create neat, finished edges

The pattern begins with a ribbed border created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a (k1, p1) sequence across four rows. This ribbed section provides elasticity and a finished appearance to the edges. The main body transitions into stockinette stitch sections, alternating between purl rows and knit rows to create the flat, smooth fabric characteristic of guest towels.

Materials

Yarn: The towel requires 100% cotton yarn, a practical choice for a functional textile that will be washed and used frequently. Cotton provides durability, absorbency, and breathability ideal for guest towels. The pattern calls for 186 yards (170 meters) of yarn in a 4-ply weight, distributed across 2 balls of 50 grams each. Any color may be selected according to personal preference or existing décor.

Needles: A 30 cm (12-inch) straight knitting needle in size 3.25 mm (U.S. size 3) is required. This needle size is appropriate for 4-ply yarn and creates a fabric with good structure and definition suitable for a guest towel.