Make kitchen accessories that are as fun and colorful as functional! This clever crochet pattern from Hooked by Anna offers a creative way to repurpose IKEA cork hot pad trivets. It’s a quick project with simple colorwork and a durable finish. Use these Mandala Hot Pad Trivet Covers to bring a vibrant touch to your table surfaces!
What A Mandala Hot Pad Is Used For In The Kitchen
With their eye-catching look, these crochet hot pad trivets will add decorative accents to your table or kitchen countertop. But above all, they are designed to be functional.
The pattern explains how to create durable and heat-resistant home items that work perfectly as coasters or hot pads. Use them to rest hot mugs, pans, and pots, protecting surfaces from the heat.
How This Crochet Mandala Hot Pad Is Constructed
This crochet hot pad cover pattern is worked in the round using single crochet, double crochet, and spike stitches. You can also decide whether you want to begin rounds with standing stitches or use chains.
The rounds alternate between different yarn colors for a beautiful multicolored look. Once done, you need to place the cover on the trivet and pull it tight, securing it with a double bow.
Best Yarn Choices For A Heat-Resistant Hot Pad
For this crochet hot pad trivet cover pattern, you should use yarn that does not melt when exposed to heat. This means that acrylics are not the best choice. Intead go for 100% cotton yarn – it’s durable and heat-resistant, making it perfect for this kind of project.
The designer used scraps of Schachenmayr Catania Solids and Scheepjes Catona to create the samples visible in the images. But feel free to use any other cotton yarn in sport weight.
