Hot Pad Trivet- Riviera Trivet

Riviera Trivet Hot Pad by Josie Bailey

Project Overview

The Riviera Trivet is a beginner-friendly knitted hot pad designed by Josie Bailey. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a functional kitchen accessory perfect for protecting surfaces from hot cookware and serving dishes. The project uses minimal yardage, making it an ideal quick knit for crafters of all experience levels.

What You'll Make

This pattern produces a trivet—a protective pad used to shield tables and countertops from heat damage. The finished piece combines knitted fabric with leather accents, creating both visual interest and practical functionality. The trivet is suitable for everyday kitchen use and makes an excellent handmade gift.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Riviera Trivet employs fundamental knitting techniques accessible to beginners. The pattern uses two essential stitches:

• Knit stitch (K) — the basic foundation stitch that creates the primary fabric texture
• Purl stitch (P) — used in combination with knit stitches to add visual variation and texture to the design

These straightforward stitch combinations make this project perfect for knitters developing their fundamental skills while still creating a beautiful, functional finished object.

Materials Required

The Riviera Trivet requires minimal materials, making it an economical project:

• Yarn: Size 4 medium weight cotton yarn in less than 100 yards total. The pattern specifies Lily® Sugar 'n Cream® Yarn, available in colorways including Overcast, White, and Strawberry. Cotton yarn is ideal for trivets because it withstands heat exposure better than wool and is easy to care for.
• Needles: U.S. 11 (8 mm) knitting needles, sized appropriately for the medium weight cotton yarn
• Notions: Leather for accents, white needle and thread for assembly, and a darning needle for finishing

Difficulty Level

Rated as an easy, beginner-level project, the Riviera Trivet is perfect for knitters new to the craft or those seeking a quick, satisfying make. The straightforward stitch work and minimal yardage requirement mean the project can be completed in a short timeframe, providing immediate gratification and a practical finished product.

Pattern Information

This is a downloadable PDF pattern created by independent designer Josie Bailey of Peony Knits. The pattern permits crafters to sell finished products in small quantities, provided they link to the designer's shop and credit @peonyknits on social media. For pattern support, contact peonyknits@gmail.com.