Nr. 50 German Pointer 65 stitches

Nr. 50 German Pointer 65 Stitches Knitted Dishcloth

What Is Being Made

Nr. 50 German Pointer is a beginner-friendly knitted dishcloth designed by Lotte Vilstrup Nielsen. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a practical, decorative kitchen cloth featuring a German Pointer motif worked into the fabric. The finished dishcloth measures 25 x 23 cm and is constructed using 65 cast-on stitches, making it an ideal project for those new to knitting who want to create a functional household item with visual interest.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The primary techniques include casting on to create the initial 65 stitches, and the foundational knitting methods of knit stitches and purl stitches. The pattern uses a slip-stitch edge technique, where the first stitch of every row is slipped purlwise with the yarn held at the back of the work. This creates a neat, finished edge on the sides of the dishcloth. The motif is created through strategic placement of knit and purl stitches in alternating rows, allowing the texture and pattern to emerge organically from the stitch structure itself.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k): The fundamental stitch that forms the base of the fabric and creates the raised portions of the German Pointer design
• Purl stitch (p): Creates recessed texture and, combined with knit stitches, defines the motif pattern
• Slip stitch: Applied to the first stitch of every row, worked purlwise with yarn at back, to create a professional selvage edge

The pattern structure begins with four rows of alternating knit and purl stitches in a 1x1 ribbed pattern across all 65 stitches. From row 5 onward, the pattern transitions into the German Pointer motif, which is created through the precise placement of knit and purl stitches that form the recognizable shape when viewed from the finished fabric.

Materials

Yarn: The pattern calls for 100% cotton yarn in any color of your choice. A single 50 g ball provides 186 yards (170 meters), which is sufficient to complete the entire dishcloth. Cotton yarn is an excellent choice for dishcloths as it is absorbent, durable, and easy to care for.

Needles: A 30 cm (12-inch) knitting needle in size 3.25 mm (U.S. size 3) is required. Straight needles of this length are ideal for a project of this width and allow for comfortable handling while working the 65-stitch width.

This beginner-level pattern, tested by Søs Hammershøy Sørensen, requires only basic knitting knowledge and produces a charming, practical dishcloth suitable for everyday kitchen use or as a handmade gift.