Tutorial doubleface potholders „Chocolate“

As the saying goes, chocolate is happiness you can eat! But not only can you eat it, you can also crochet it. With this tutorial you can crochet this set of potholders and have your chocolate happiness always at hand. Perfect for anyone who loves chocolate.

If you like needlework and 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 really individual potholders. Whether for yourself or as a gift for others is up to you.

The special thing about these potholders is that you can create two completely different sides for one potholder. The technique also makes the potholders nice and thick and therefore insulating excellently. At the same time, you save on sewing the threads - except for the finish - as they are worked directly into the potholder.

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.

Knowledge and some routine in crocheting (chain stitch, single stitch, chain stitch) is assumed.

Difficulty: difficult (for experts)

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 difficulty is due to using many colors.

With this download you will receive a detailed, 19-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.

The finished pot holders have a size of approx. 17,5 cm x 17,5 cm.

You will need 2 skeins of medium brown wool (Marone/maroon), or 1 skein each of light brown (Zimt/marigold), dark brown (Kaffee/chocolate), light gray (Silber/silver), dark gray (Stein/grey), two matching shades of green (Apfel/apple green and Khaki/kiwi) and black (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania or comparable quality) and a crochet hook that matches the thickness of the wool.