Apricot Circle Crochet Trivet Free Pattern
Introduction
This Apricot Circle Crochet Trivet is a warm, cheerful little kitchen accessory that brings a touch of boho color to your countertop. It's written for crocheters who are comfortable with single crochet and simple increases, and it's a perfect small project for using up leftover worsted weight cotton. Worked in joined rounds, the trivet grows into a flat, dense disc with alternating apricot and peach concentric stripes that look like a sunset ripple. It measures about 7 inches across, feels sturdy and heat-resistant in the hand, and finishes with a handy hanging loop so it's always within reach.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) cotton yarn, approximately 50 yards total — 30 yards apricot (A) and 20 yards peach (B). Cotton is recommended for heat resistance.
- Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
- Notions: Stitch marker (optional, for the first stitch of each round), tapestry needle, scissors
- Finished size: Approximately 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter, excluding the hanging loop
Abbreviations
- ch — chain: yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.
- sc — single crochet: insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- sl st — slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- rnd(s) — round(s)
- A — apricot yarn
- B — peach yarn
- [ ] — repeat the instructions inside the brackets the number of times stated
Gauge
16 sts and 16 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet worked in the round. To check, crochet a small flat swatch in joined rounds and measure the stitch and round counts over 4 inches; adjust your hook size if needed.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your tension firm and even — a dense fabric is what makes this trivet heat-resistant, so don't crochet loosely.
- Each round begins with a ch 1, which does not count as a stitch. Work your first sc into the same stitch as the join unless the pattern says otherwise.
- Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round so you never lose your place in the joined rounds.
- When changing colors, change on the final yarn-over of the last stitch of the round so the new color begins cleanly at the join.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Trivet (worked in rounds, do not turn)
With apricot (A), make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] around. Join. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. Join. (30 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, [sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. Join. (36 sts)
Change to peach (B).
Rnd 7: Ch 1, [sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. Join. (42 sts)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, [sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. Join. (48 sts)
Rnd 9: Ch 1, [sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. Join. (54 sts)
Change to A.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, [sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. Join. (60 sts)
Rnd 11: Ch 1, [sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. Join. (66 sts)
Rnd 12: Ch 1, [sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. Join. (72 sts)
Change to B.
Rnd 13: Ch 1, [sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. Join. (78 sts)
Rnd 14: Ch 1, [sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. Join. (84 sts)
Rnd 15: Ch 1, [sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. Join. (90 sts)
Change to A.
Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (90 sts)
Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (90 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Hanging Loop
Join B with sl st to any st on the last rnd.
Loop: Ch 12, sl st in same st to form a loop.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Assembly and Finishing
There are no pieces to seam — the trivet is worked as one flat disc. Weave in all yarn ends on the wrong side, working each tail back and forth through a few stitches so it stays secure. Gently block the trivet by misting it lightly with water and pinning it flat into a circle on a towel or blocking mat; let it dry completely. Blocking smooths the edges and helps the disc lie perfectly flat.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Make a set in different color pairings — try sage and cream, or terracotta and mustard — for a coordinated kitchen stack.
- For a thicker, extra-heat-resistant trivet, hold two strands of cotton together and use a 6.0 mm hook, adjusting rounds to keep the disc flat.
- Lengthen the hanging loop to 16 chains if you plan to hang the trivet on a larger hook or peg.
