Tutorial doubleface potholders with norwegan patterns

They belong to winter like snow and cold: sweaters with Norwegian pattern. With the potholders crocheted in doubleface technique with Norwegian pattern you get the "Hygge" feeling also in the kitchen. With this technique it is possible to crochet completely different motifs on both sides. The tutorial contains a total of 4 different motifs in Norwegian style, which can be combined as desired.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

With this download you will receive a detailed, 27-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 files are for personal use only!

The finished potholders have a size of approx. 18,5 cm x 19,5 cm.

For a pair of potholders you need about 4 balls of wool in two or three colors (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania or comparable quality). For two-color potholders, you will need 2 balls of each color. For the three-color version, you will need 2 balls of the main color and 1 ball of each of the other two colors. You will also need a crochet hook suitable for the thickness of the wool.