Tutorial doubleface potholders „lucky clover“

You can never have enough happiness! As a gift, this double-faced potholder is a different kind of congratulations. The motifs on this potholder are several small shamrocks and one large (not quite visible) shamrock. They can be combined in any way you like.

The potholders are crocheted in double face technique so you can crochet different motifs on both sides and they are nice and thick and therefore very insulating. At the same time, you save on sewing the threads - except for the finish - as they are worked directly into the potholder.

If you like needlework and also want to try a new technique, this tutorial is for you. The doubleface technique is not difficult to learn, but offers the possibility to create truly individual potholders. Whether for yourself or as a gift for a loved one is up to you.

If there is anything in the instructions that you do not understand or if you have any questions about the technique, please simply ask by e-mail.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

Basic knowledge in crochet (chain stitch, single crochet, slip stitch) is required.

Level of difficulty: easy (for beginners/for advanced users)

Knowledge of the doubleface technique is not required. The technique is explained in detail in the instructions. If you are using this technique for the first time, you should first crochet a small test piece according to the instructions in order to grasp the principle. After that, implementation is not difficult anymore. The main difficulty with these potholders is that two colors are used in the first row.

With this download you will receive a detailed, 15-page PDF file with the description and photos of the technique in German and English (US terminology). The description contains the graphic counting templates and colored number blocks for each row. In addition, instructions of the basic technique of doubleface crochet with enlarged photos and a video tutorial are provided.

Size Information

The finished pot holders have a size of approx. 19 cm x 19,5 cm.

Materials List

For a pair of pot holders you need about 4 balls of wool in two colors (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania or comparable quality: 100 % cotton, length 125 m per 50 g) and a crochet hook suitable for the thickness of the wool. For even color distribution, you will need 2 balls of wool in each of two colors. If both potholders are crocheted with the same main color, you will need 2 to 3 balls in the main color and 1 ball for the motifs.

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These instructions, including the video, are intended for private use only. It is NOT allowed to reproduce, copy, publish or distribute this tutorial, the video, parts or photos thereof in any way, including translations into other languages. The finished items may NOT be sold. Photos of the finished item may be published with the note "designed by IrmiARTS".