Trellis Trivet

Trellis Trivet Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Trellis Trivet is a beginner-friendly crochet project designed by Ashley Edmonds through Through The Loop Yarn Craft. This finished piece measures 9" x 9", making it an ideal size for protecting surfaces from hot cookware, serving dishes, or decorative placement in the kitchen. The trivet features an open lattice design that allows heat to dissipate effectively while maintaining structural integrity.

Craft and Techniques

This project is created using the crochet craft with worsted weight yarn worked double-stranded throughout the pattern. Working with two strands of yarn simultaneously creates a thicker, more durable fabric suitable for a functional trivet that will withstand regular use and heat exposure. The double-stranded technique also contributes to the finished piece's stability and body.

Stitches Used

The Trellis Trivet employs several fundamental crochet stitches appropriate for a beginner skill level:

• Chain Stitch (CH): Used to create the foundation and openwork spaces throughout the pattern. Chain-5 sequences count as one stitch plus two additional chains.
• Single Crochet (SC): Provides structure and stability in the design.
• Double Crochet (DC): Contributes height and helps create the trivet's open lattice appearance.
• Treble Crochet (TC): Used to add vertical elements and enhance the trellis pattern.
• Puff Stitch (PS): A special stitch featured in this pattern that creates textured, dimensional elements. The puff stitch is executed by working multiple yarn overs and loops within the same stitch or chain space, building up to seven loops on the hook before completing the stitch.

Materials and Tools

This project requires approximately 110 yards of #4 worsted weight yarn worked double-stranded. The pattern specifies Bernat Handicrafter Cotton in the Jute colorway as the designer's choice, though any comparable worsted weight yarn can be substituted. A US size J/10 6mm crochet hook is used to work the yarn at the appropriate gauge. Additional materials include scissors for finishing and a yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Difficulty Level

Rated as Easy and suitable for beginners, the Trellis Trivet introduces fundamental crochet techniques without overwhelming complexity. The pattern uses basic stitches with the addition of the puff stitch as a special technique, making it an excellent project for developing stitch proficiency and understanding how different stitches combine to create functional items.