Try this amazingly easy trivet pattern made with super bulky wool ... table or countertops from heat damage. You simply make a square and then add a hanging loop at the top with a crochet chain ...

Much like place mats, trivets serve a purpose both practical and decorative. They act as the final resting place (other than your stomach) for whatever roast or braise you pored over for hours.

You can also glue four lids together to make a square, but keep the size of your pans and pots in mind so the trivet will ...