Potholder / washcloth "Funny sheep" - double knitting pattern

These sheep are an absolute eye-catcher in kitchen or bathroom They make a lovely present, and surely you will receive a big smile as a thank you…

Depending on the yarn you use, you can make potholders, a dishcloth or a soft washcloth. You will find different yarn suggestions below.

The potholder / washcloth is worked in the double knitting technique. How you get two different sides, so that the sheep appear from the front on the front side and from behind on the back side, is explained in the patttern.

More double knit patterns are available in this collection:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/users/view_collection/2635/doubleface-strickanleitungen

• double knitting in general
• invisible cast on / bind off (you will find the links to a helpful video tutorial in the pattern)
• basic skills in crocheting (chain stitch, sling stitch, single crochet, reverse single stitch) for the border and handle

You will get four separate pdf documents:

• general instructions on how to work the potholder or cloth
• knitting chart with sheep with two different sides
• knitting chart with sheep from the front
• knitting chart with sheep from behind

skills level: advanced

Gauge of 23 stitches x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4“ x 4“) with Schachenmayr Catania; size of the potholder approx. 22 x 22 cm

Gauge of 25 stitches x 37 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4“ x 4“) with Schachenmayr Baby Smiles Cotton Bamboo; size of the washcloth approx. 20 x 20 cm

Please note: If you have a different gauge, the size of the finished product will be different, too!

• For potholders: cotton with 125 m / 50gr (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania), approx. 50-60 gr each in two different colours, for a pair of potholders; approx. 10 gr for the border and handle
• For thick potholders: cotton with 80 m / 50 gr (e.g. Lang Yarns Tissa), approx. 80-100 gr each in two different colours, for a pair of potholders; approx. 15 gr for the border and handle
• For a dishcloth or washcloth: cotton with 155 m / 50 gr (e.g. Schachenmayr Organic Cotton), approx. 25-30 gr each in two different colours; approx. 5 gr for the border and handle
• For an extra soft washcloth: cotton bamboo with 155 m / 50 gr (e.g. Schachenmayr Baby Smiles Cotton Bamboo), approx. 25-30 gr each in two different colours; approx. 5 gr for the border and handle
• Circular needle 2,5 mm (US 1 ½) and an additional circular needle (2,5 mm or 3 mm); or two circular needles appropriate for the yarn you use
• Crochet hook 3 mm
• Darning needle