Sylvie Trivet – FREE PATTERN

The Sylvie Trivet Is a thick and durable pot holder that will keep you safe in the kitchen, while also providing a luxury look and texture.

My opinion? Crochet potholders are super flimsy and not suppportive. And once you’ve been using them consistently for a little while, they start to get thin and worn, making them less protective. So what makes this one different than the rest?

First of all, the Sylvie Trivet is “double thick” meaning that it has two layers. This is created simply by working a starting chain, then working around both sides of the chain to form a round. This gives you a front and a back to your trivet, while still keeping the same beautiful stitch pattern all the way around.

Second of all, the stitch pattern used in this trivet provides for an even more thick and sturdy potholder. The alpine stitch (one of my favorite stitches of all time) gives a raised texture that won’t be as easily affected if it gets a little flattened out over time.

Ready to maybe learn a new stitch and create yourself a very reliable kitchen accessory? Let’s jump in!

If you’d like to add this pattern to your permanent collection, you can grab the PDF copy at any of the following links:

My Website

Etsy

Ravelry

YARN

When crocheting kitchen items that will be used around heat, it is very important to use cotton yarn. Acrylic yarn is made with plastic, therefor could melt when applied to hot objects for too long.

My favorite cotton yarn for kitchen projects is Dishie by WeCrochet! At first impression, it might feel a bit stiff, but it is softer than other cotton yarns I’ve tried. Plus, it has great durability, I have been working with Dishie for several years now, and it holds up so well to use, washing, drying, and pilling!

Dishie has over 50 colors to choose from, including over 20 multi-colored options!

YARDAGE

Small: 150yds

Medium: 180yds

Large: 210yds

MATERIALS

Hook: 4.0mm hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Flexible tape measure

ABBREVIATIONS

ch: chain
slst: slip stitch
dc: double crochet
fpdc: front post double crochet
sc: single crochet
fpsc: front post single crochet
* to *: repeat
rnd: round
st(s): stitch(es)

GAUGE

There is no specific gauge, as I provide measurement guidelines in the pattern.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Small: 6.5” square

Medium (recommended): 7.5” square

Large: 8.5” square

NOTES

Written in US Terms
Beginning ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch
This potholder is worked in the round to provide a double layer of protection. You will start with a chain along the bottom, grow the sides, and end by stitching the top closed.

START THE PATTERN

Decide which size you would like to make (refer to the sizing guideline above)

Small: Ch until you reach 6.5”

Medium: Ch until you reach 7.5”

Large: Ch until you reach 8.5”

When measuring your starting ch, do not stretch the ch. Simply lay it flat and measure it out.

Count and make note of your starting chain before beginning.

Rnd 1: Ch 2 before beginning. Starting in the third ch from the hook, dc in each stitch across. Dc again in the last ch. Rotate your work 180 degrees so that you are now working along the other side of the starting chain. Dc again into that last ch (you should now have 3 dc in this ch), dc into each ch across. Dc again in the last ch ( you should now have 3 dc in this ch, including the first one at the beginning of the rnd). Refer to photo 1

At this point, you should have double the amount of stitches, plus 2, as your original starting chain (not counting the additional ch 2). would like to make (refer to the finished measurements above).

EX: if I started with an original ch of 25, I should now have 52 sts. If I started with an original ch of 32, I should now have 66 sts. You should always get an odd number of sts. Do not count the starting ch 2 in your stitch count or in your original ch count.

We will NOT slst, ch or turn here. We are going to keep working in the same direction in continuous rnds.

Rnd 2: Fpdc around the starting ch 2 from rnd 1. *Dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st* repeat around. Refer to photo 2

Because we have incorporated the starting ch 2 from rnd 1, we now have worked into an odd number of sts, which will allow us to alternate the alpine stitch pattern around our work as we continue working. Refer to photo 3.

Continue repeating *dc, fpdc* in continuous rnds until…

Small: your work measures 6-6.25” tall
Medium: your work measures 7-7.25” tall
Large: your work measures 8-8.25” tall
Pause when you reach the designated height AND on an end side. Make your last st a fpdc and mark this st with a st marker.
Last Rnd: Sc in next st, fpsc in the next st. *Sc, fpsc* around until you have worked up to the marked st (not into it). Remove your st marker and slst in that st. Again, you should have ended on the side of your trivet.
Fasten off, leaving a tail that is 2.5 times the width of the trivet.
Attach a yarn needle to the tail. Whipstitch the top shut. (Refer to the video tutorial if you need assistance)
Weave in all ends.
Need the full video tutorial? Watch here!

If you’d like to add this pattern to your permanent collection, you can grab the PDF copy at any of the following links:

My Website

Etsy

Ravelry

I’d love to see your beautiful creation! If you share a photo of your work on social media, be sure to tag me so I can see it! You can also use the hashtags #SylvieTrivet and #SassAndStitchCrochet

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