Crochet Whimsical Bee-Themed Trivet with Floral Accents Free Pattern

Materials:
- Worsted weight cotton yarn in yellow, green, and cream (approx. 100 yards each)
- G/4.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• sl st = slip stitch

Pattern:

Bee Motif:

Make 4.

1. With yellow yarn, ch 6, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc in the ring, join with sl st. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 1, (sc in next dc, ch 2, sl st in the ch-2 space) 12 times, join with sl st. (12 petals)
4. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Floral Accents:

Make 4.

1. With cream yarn, ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3, 11 dc in the ring, join with sl st. (12 dc)
3. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Main Trivet Construction:

1. With green yarn, ch 30.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (29 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 10 inches or desired thickness.
4. Fold in half and sl st along the sides to create a pocket. Turn inside out.

Assembly:

1. Using the long tails from the bee and floral motifs, sew 2 bees onto one side of the trivet, and a floral accent beside each.
2. On the other side, repeat with the remaining motifs.
3. Weave in all ends securely.

Finishing Touches:

To give your trivet an extra touch, you may choose to add a decorative border by working a round of sc around the outer edge, in your choice of color.

Care Instructions: Hand wash and lay flat to dry to maintain shape.

Enjoy your handmade whimsical bee-themed trivet, perfect for bringing a touch of nature into your kitchen!