Turn an old t-shirt into a beautiful crochet t-shirt trivet. This free crochet pattern is quick and easy and includes a video tutorial.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this Vintage Crochet Hair Tie pattern. You will also find the material list, stitch list, gauge, and video tutorial.
What is T-shirt Yarn?
T-shirt yarn is yarn made from t-shirts. It can be purchased online but you can also make t-shirt yarn from old shirts you have at home. T-shirt yarn is a great way to recycle old t-shirts. For this project, you will want to make sure your t-shirt yarn is cotton as nylon and other fibers can melt. You can learn to make standard-sized and super thick t-shirt yarn here!
Crochet T-shirt Trivet
T-shirt yarn has a lot of benefits. It is super thick and creates projects in just a few rows. Because it is so thick this t-shirt trivet can be made in only 4 rows and is thick enough to be made in a single piece.
Because T-shirt yarn is so thick and does not have a lot of stretch, it can be hard on your hards. Consider taking breaks while working on a project with t-shirt yarn.
The Premium Ad-Free PDF Pattern
Below you will find the free pattern with all the instructional photos and videos needed to complete the pattern, but I am also aware that several of us like to crochet on the couch, in the car, or in bed with a printout of the pattern. This is why I also offer a nicely formatted large font PDF version of the pattern that can be purchased on Etsy or Ravelry. You can print the pattern and take it on the go with you or tuck it into your project bag.
More Patterns you may Love
Don’t forget to check out all the free patterns at Winding Road Crochet. You may just find a new favorite project.
Crochet T-shirt Trivet Pattern
Pin pattern to Pinterest!
Save to Ravelry Favorites!
Purchase Premium PDF Pattern on Etsy!
Materials Needed
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information refer to my Terms and Conditions.
23-24 yds of Cotton T-shirt Yarn (Learn to make your own here!)
Size P 10mm Crochet Hook
Smaller Crochet Hook for Weaving in ends
Scissors
**Shop my Favorite Tools Here**
Note: An X-large t-shirt will yield 23-24 yards of yarn.
Stitches and Abbreviations
CH – Chain
DC – Double Crochet
SLST – Slip Stitch
ST(s) – Stitch(es)
MC – Magic Circle (Video Tutorial)
Gauge and Size
Gauge: 2 DC X 1 Row = 1 inch
Size: 7.5 inches in diameter
Crochet T-shirt Trivet Video Tutorial
Check out the video tutorial and don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more fun crochet video tutorials.
Crochet T-shirt Trivet Pattern
Notes:
-Written in US terms.
– I do not count my CH2, turning chain, as a stitch. This means you will work your first ST into the same stitch that you slip stitched to and you will not work a stitch into the top of the turning chain.
Row 1: Make a Magic Circle, CH2, Work 12 DC into the Magic Circle. SLST to first DC. (12)
Row 2: CH2, Work 2DC into each ST of Row 1. SLST to first DC. (24)
Row 3: CH2, *Work a DC in next ST, Work 2 DC into next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 12 times. SLST to first DC. (36)
Row 4: CH5, Skip the next 2 STs. Work a SLST into each of the next 34 STs. SLST into each of the 5 CH created at the beginning of the row.
Note: The slip stitches of row 4 are worked under both the front and back loop of the stitch so that the slip stitch is seen on the front of the work.
Fasten off.
Weaving in your ends
Since t-shirt yarn is so thick it is hard to use a yarn needle to weave in your ends. Instead, you can use a smaller hook to pull the yarn ends under a few stitches. Just push your smaller hook under some loops on yarn and use the hook to pull the yarn end through. Clip off the excess yarn.
Now your crochet t-shirt trivet is complete and ready to be enjoyed. They work up fast and make a great gift.
Let’s Be Friends
Want to know what I am making next? Follow me on Instagram @windingroadcrochet to see sneak peeks of what I am up to and to be notified of when I release new free patterns. You can also follow me on Pinterest and Facebook. Join our Facebook group Our Crochet Journey and be a part of our community. Share, photos, ask for help, and be inspired all in one place!
Written pattern, tutorials, photos, graphs, and pdfs of the Crochet T-shirt Trivet free pattern are copyright Windingroadcrochet.com. Please do not reprint or repost this content as your own, but please feel free to share this link with others. You can find more information on sharing my work with others on the Terms and Conditions Page.
