Friday Freebie – Mug Hug Trivet

Hi Friends! I’m Justyna, the maker and designer behind Lady Jay Crochet. I’m excited to be able to share one of my FREE designs here on Gianna’s Blog for this week’s edition of Little Red Knits Friday Freebies!

Before we get to the pattern, I’d like to share a little about myself and my business! I was taught to crochet by a family friend around 7 years old. I vividly remember my first makes being scarves, as well as rectangles sewn together to be purses for me and my dolls. I always knew that I would like to do something more with my craft, I just never imagined that would mean selling my stuff online or *gulp* designing patterns for others to hopefully enjoy!! But here we are, many years later! I love having this crafty outlet while I stay home with my 3 younglings.

I hope you enjoy this practical yet versatile stash-buster as much as I do. Happy crocheting, friends!

Mug Hug Trivet

-This trivet naturally curls to give your mug a little hug-

Mug Hug Trivet – Crochet Pattern By Lady Jay Crochet

MATERIALS

US I/5.50 mm hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
Worsted Weight (category 4) yarn. Approximately 20 yards
- I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice and Hobby Lobby’s “I Love This Yarn!”
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

GAUGE

Designer’s suggestion: Since this is a small-scale and one-size project, you do not need check gauge beforehand. Rather, check after first 2 rounds of your trivet.

Height: 2 rounds DC sts = 1”
Length: 4 DC sts = 1”

TERMINOLOGY

This pattern uses standard US crochet terms-

CH = Chain
DC = Double-Crochet
St = Stitch
Sts = Stitches
SL-ST= Slip-Stitch

APPROXIMATE FINISHED SIZING

Total Diameter = 4.75″
Approximate Yardage = 20

PLEASE READ BEFORE STARTING: NOTES

SIZING: Pattern provides instructions for ONE SIZE. It fits mugs up to 3.5” in base diameter. To make larger: repeat Round 3 before ending with Round 5 instructions
YARN: I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice and Hobby Lobby’s “I Love This Yarn!”. Any worsted weight (category 4) yarn may be used for this project
GAUGE: Checking gauge throughout project is important to ensure finished product results in intended size. A finished diameter (length of circle) is provided to check your completed Mug Hug Trivet. Suggestion: Since this is a small-scale and one-size project, you do not need check gauge beforehand. Rather, check after first 2 rounds of your trivet. *Gauge was measured from a circular (worked in the round) swatch of DC stitches*
FIRST STITCH: First stitch is ALWAYS in the join stitch of the previous round, unless otherwise noted. The beginning chains of each row or round NEVER count as the first stitch
JOINING IN THE ROUND: Join is always a SL-ST to the first DC of the round

NOTES ON SALE AND DISTRIBUTION

Feel free to sell what you make from this pattern, giving credit to Lady Jay Crochet for the design
Suggested resale price: set of two for $5-6 USD
Please do credit @ladyjaycrochet for the design when posting to social media. Use hashtag #ladyjaycrochet or #mughugtrivet so I can see your finished masterpiece!
Please do not alter this pattern in any way and claim as your own design
THIS PATTERN IS OFFERED AS A FREE DOWNLOAD COURTESY OF LADY JAY CROCHET Please do not or alter in any way and sell it as your own pattern. Thank you!!
Photographs are property of Lady Jay Crochet

WRITTEN PATTERN

START/Round 1: CH 3. Put 10 DC sts in the 1^st CH. Join with a SL-ST to the first DC of the round (10 total DC sts).

Round 2: CH 2. Put 2 DC sts in each DC st around. Join (20 total DC sts).

Round 3: CH 2. *Put 2 DC sts in first DC, 1 DC in next*. Repeat from * to * around. Join (30 total DC sts).

Round 4: Repeat Round 3 (45 total DC sts).

Round 5: DO NOT CH. Loosely SL-ST in next st and each st around (44 SL-ST sts). Join with a SL-ST into the entire thickness of the first SL-ST of the round *see visual aid below* (45 total SL-STS).