Reinventing the Wheel Crochet Trivet

Linked double crochet stitches give this crochet trivet pattern a dense yet flexible texture. Made in cotton yarn, it works equally well as a trivet or a washcloth. It works up quickly too, in only 7 rounds!

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Fiber choice for trivets and hotpads

If you will be using this trivet under anything hot, avoid using any yarn with acrylic or other synthetic materials in it. These yarns will melt with heat, and could damage surfaces or even be dangerous. Cotton is a great choice for a hotpad/trivet and is also perfect for a washcloth. Wool yarn, particularly non-superwash wool, is insulating and stands up nicely to heat as well.

Some dyes can also cause an issue if they transfer with heat and/or moisture. For safety, always test your trivet before trusting it. Place a paper towel under it the first time, to ensure it won’t melt or transfer color, before using it on its own.

Linked Double Crochet

Linked double crochet stitches create a fabric that is more dense than traditional double crochet, but not quite as stiff as single crochet. Each stitch links to the horizontal bar at the middle of the previous stitch. See this Linked Double Crochet Tutorial for a closer look.

Reinventing the Wheel

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Materials

Yarn: Worsted-weight, cotton yarn
- 40 yds blue (A)
- 25 yds gold (B)
Hook: Size H / 5 mm crochet hook or size needed to match gauge
Notions:
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle

Project Level

Intermediate: Linked double crochet, worked in the round, working into rounds below.

Size

Approximately 8″ in diameter

Gauge

13 dc x 7 rnds = 4″ / 10 cm

Exact gauge is not critical but will affect finished size and yardage needed.

Abbreviations used

This pattern uses US terms.

ch	chain
dc	double crochet
ldc	linked double crochet (see Special Stitches)
lsdtr	linked spike double treble crochet (see Special Stitches)
rep	repeat
rnd	round
RS	right side(s)
sk	skip
sl st	slip stitch
sp	space
st(s)	stitch(es)
yo	yarn over

Recommended Resources

How to Start a Crochet Circle – 3 Ways
Join Crochet Rounds Without a Slip Stitch (an alternative to the slip stitch join)
Linked Double Crochet (ldc)

Special Stitches

Linked Double Crochet (ldc)

Ldc immediately after turning chain: Insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo and draw up a loop, insert hook in indicated st, yo and draw up a loop, (yo, draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.

Remaining ldc: Insert hook from top to bottom through horizontal bar at center of previous st, yo and draw up a loop, insert hook in indicated st, yo and draw up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.

Linked Spike Double Treble (lsdtr)

Insert hook from top to bottom through horizontal bar at center of previous st, yo and draw up a loop, yo twice, insert hook from bottom to top through horizontal bar of indicated st 2 rows below, yo and draw up a loop (5 loops on hook), (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times. Do NOT skip a st behind the lsdtr

Instructions

Entire trivet is worked on RS. Do not turn work at end of rnds. Change colors where indicated by using new color to work joining sl st.

Center Circle

With A, make a magic loop, leaving a 10″ / 25 cm starting tail.

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as ldc, now and throughout), 11 ldc in magic loop, pull loop closed, join with sl st in first st. (12 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, ldc in same st, 2 ldc in each st around, join with sl st in first st. (24 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, ldc in same st, ldc in next st, (2 ldc in next st, ldc in next st) around, join with sl st in first st. (36 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, ldc in same st, ldc in next 2 sts, (2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 2 sts) around, join with sl st in first st and change to B. (48 sts)

Border

Rnd 5: With B, ch 3, ldc in same st, ldc in next st, place marker in last st made, ldc in next 2 sts, (2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 3 sts) around, join with sl st in first st and change to A. (60 sts)

Rnd 6: With A, ch 3, ldc in same st, ldc in next 4 sts, (2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 4 sts) around, join with sl st in first st and change to B. (72 sts)

Rnd 7: With B, ch 3, ldc in next 2 sts, lsdtr in marked st from Rnd 5, (ldc in next 6 sts on current rnd, sk next 4 sts on Rnd 5, lsdtr in next st on Rnd 5) around to last 3 sts on current rnd, ldc in last 3 sts, join with sl st in first st, fasten off. (84 sts)

Finishing

To make starting ch-3 of each rnd less noticeable, use tails to sew a horizontal bar in matching color across middle of each starting chain, and sew any remaining gaps closed. Use long starting tail for center portion of trivet.

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