Crochet pattern for potholders Dirndl and Lederhosen

Matching potholders for Oktoberfest! This is a hit at any theme party or for anyone who loves Oktoberfest.

With this download you will receive a 7-page PDF file with the graphic counting templates and colored number blocks for each row. The description contains brief notes on the size differences between doubleface crochet and regular or tapestry crochet in English and German.

Because of the many different colors, these potholders are only suitable for advanced users. The file does not contain general instructions on crochet or the technique of doubleface crochet. This knowledge is assumed. The files are for personal use only!

The potholders shown in the photos are crocheted in the doubleface technique. The special thing about these potholders is that you can create two completely different sides for one potholder. Or you can crochet the same motif on both sides. With the doubleface technique, the stitch pattern is very even and the potholders become 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.

Knowledge and routine in crochet (chain stitch, single crochet, slip stitch) are assumed.

Schwierigkeitsgrad: difficult (for experts)

The difficulty lies in the variety of colors, some concentration is needed.

The finished potholders have a different size depending on the type of crochet.

Doubleface crochet: approx. 18,5 cm x 18,5 cm (Weight approx. 65 – 70 g)
Tapestry or regular crochet: approx. 18,5 cm x 17 cm (Weight approx. 35 g)

For the Dirndl you will need wool in black, white, dark green, light yellow, cream, sand (slightly darker than cream) and a scrap in gray (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania or comparable quality = 100% cotton, yarn ball weight: 50g, yarn Meterage: 125m).

For the Lederhose wool is needed in the colors cinnamon mottled (eg Schachenmayr Catania denim), black, dark green, cream, sand (slightly darker than cream) and dark brown.

Also, a crochet hook suitable for the thickness of the wool.