Crochet Hexagon Jute Trivet

I favor experimenting with various materials, and jute is a personal favorite. Its durability and unique blend of stiffness and pliability make it an excellent choice for crafting coasters, trivets, rugs, and other household items. While jute can pose a bit of a challenge due to its less soft and flexible nature, using a larger crochet hook, like the size N I used for this hexagon jute trivet, can make the process more manageable.

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SKILL LEVEL

Easy

MATERIALS

• jute, 3 ply .45 lb( .20kg)
• crochet hook size M/N/P/10.0mm
• large eye finishing needles
• scissors

GAUGE

9 dc = 4 inches

ABBREVIATIONS

• Begin (beg)
• Chain (ch)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Slip (sl)
• Space (sp)(sps)
• Stitch (st)(sts)
• Yarn over (yo)

PATTERN STITCH

Magic circle: Loop the yarn over the first two fingers of your left hand. Insert the hook under the first strand of yarn, grab the second strand, and pull up a loop. Yo, and pull through loop. See the first round of the pattern to complete the magic circle. All Free Crochet has a great tutorial on making an adjustable magic circle. 

Double crochet: yo, insert hook into st, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw yarn through two loops, yo, draw yarn through last two loops on hook.

PATTERN NOTES

1. Work pattern in the round without turning work.
2. The pattern is easy, but jute can be challenging to work with.
3. The use of an M/N/P size crochet hook can make it easier to crochet jute.

CARE

If the trivet becomes soiled, wipe gently with a damp cloth and soapy water. Air dry. Do not submerge the trivet in water. The jute will weaken and separate.

BLOCKING

Blocking is not needed for this project.

MEASUREMENTS

The hexagon is 11 inches wide from point to point.

Hexagon Jute Trivet

RND 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 3 (counts as first dc) and work 2 dc in ring. * Ch 2, 3 dc in ring. Rep from * 4 times. Ch 2; slip st in top of beginning ch 3. Pull the magic circle tight. (18 dc, 6 ch 2 sps)

RND 2: Sl st over to first ch-2 sp.*Dc, ch 2, dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next 3 st. Rep from * 5 times. Join with sl st to the top of the first dc. (30 dc, 6 ch 2 sps)

RND 3: Sl st in ch-2 sp. *Dc, ch 2, dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next 5 st. Repeat from * 6 times. Join with sl st to the top of the first dc. (42 dc, 6 ch 2 sps)

RND 4: Sl st in ch-2 sp. *DC, ch 2, dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next 7 st. Repeat from * 7 times. Join with sl st to the top of the first dc. (54 dc, 6 ch 2 sps)

FINISH: *2 sc in ch-2 sp, sl st in each dc. Repeat from * around. Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.