What goes around comes around, and wiggly crochet is definitely coming around again! It’s popping up on Pinterest and Ravelry, in rugs and afghan squares. Usually worked in squares and rectangles, with a base mesh and ruffles worked on top, it’s got a great 3D big pop look. But I wanted to play around with the idea and maybe take it a new direction – and the Wiggle It Crochet Trivet and Dishcloth Set is the result!
I found a great way to get the wiggly crochet look, but in the round! I’m not sure if it’s officially “wiggly crochet” anymore, but it definitely uses the same general idea.
The trivet and dishcloth are essentially the same pattern; the trivet just keeps getting bigger! So if the trivet is too big for your needs, just stop increasing when you like the size and go to the finishing row of the base mesh. Go way bigger and add a non-skid backing, and you can make a gorgeous super luxurious plush rug!
Wiggle It Crochet Trivet and Dishcloth Set
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The Base Mesh is made all in one color, but then each round of ruffles is added separately – make them all the same color, alternate two colors, make each one different… it’s up to you!
- US – G, 4.00mm hook
- Worsted weight kitchen cotton, in 2 – 9 colors (small amounts on up to 90 yds for base of trivet)
- Dishcloth: 5.5″ finished diameter
- Trivet: 11″ finished diameter
Base Mesh Instructions:
Round 1: Make a magic circle, and sc 6 times in the ring. Join to the first sc with a sl st. (6sc)
Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in the same st. *Ch 1, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next st. Repeat from * to end. Ch 1 and join with a sl st into the ch 4 sp, (12 dc, 12 ch)
Round 3: Ch 4, dc in the same ch sp. Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp. *Ch 1, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next ch sp. Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp. Repeat from * to end. Ch 1 and join with a sl st into the ch 4 sp, (18 dc, 18 ch)
Round 4: Ch 4, dc in the same ch sp. [Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp] twice. *Ch 1, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next ch sp. [Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp] twice. Repeat from * to end. Ch 1 and join with a sl st into the ch 4 sp, (24 dc, 24 ch)
TO MAKE THE DISHCLOTH: Skip to “Finishing Round” of the Base Mesh.
TO MAKE THE TRIVET: Continue Base Mesh Instructions as written.
Round 5: Ch 4, dc in the same ch sp. [Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp] 3 times. *Ch 1, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next ch sp. [Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp] 3 times. Repeat from * to end. Ch 1 and join with a sl st into the ch 4 sp, (30 dc, 30 ch)
Round 6: Ch 4, dc in the same ch sp. [Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp] 4 times. *Ch 1, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next ch sp. [Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp] 4 times. Repeat from * to end. Ch 1 and join with a sl st into the ch 4 sp, (36 dc, 36 ch)
Round 7: Ch 4, dc in the same ch sp. [Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp] 5 times. *Ch 1, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next ch sp. [Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp] 5 times. Repeat from * to end. Ch 1 and join with a sl st into the ch 4 sp, (42 dc, 42 ch)
Round 8: Ch 4, dc in the same ch sp. [Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp] 6 times. *Ch 1, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next ch sp. [Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp] 6 times. Repeat from * to end. Ch 1 and join with a sl st into the ch 4 sp, (48 dc, 48 ch)
Round 9: Ch 4, dc in the same ch sp. [Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp] 7 times. *Ch 1, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next ch sp. [Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp] 7 times. Repeat from * to end. Ch 1 and join with a sl st into the ch 4 sp, (54 dc, 54 ch)
Finishing Round: Ch 1, sc in the same ch sp. Dc 5 in next ch sp (scallop made). *Sc in next ch sp, 5 dc in next ch sp. Repeat from * to end. Break yarn and join to first sc using seamless join. (Dishcloth: 12 scallops, Trivet: 27 scallops)
Ruffles Instructions:
Ruffle 1: (click photos to embiggen!)
Working between dc sts from Round 2 of the Base Mesh, join with a sl st to the top of a Round 1 Base Mesh stitch. 
Ch 3 (counts as dc). 
Moving to the dc just to the left of the join, dc 2 around the post of the mesh dc, working toward the outer edge. 
Next, dc in the ch sp of the Round 2 mesh directly to the left of the dc you just worked around. Dc 2 around the next Round 2 mesh dc to the left, working back towards the center of the mesh. Dc in Round 1 of the mesh, to the left of the just worked dc.
Continue in this manner, working up and down the dcs of Round 2 of the mesh, working 2 dc around the post of each dc and one dc in the top and bottom of each turn. 
At the end of the round, break yarn and seamless join to the first dc of the round. (36 dc, 6 petals) 
This is what it should look like from behind at this point: 
Ruffle 2:
Join yarn with a sl st in a ch sp of Round 2, between two of the dc of Round 3 of the mesh, between two of the petals of Ruffle 1, and ch 3. Moving to the dc to the left, dc 3 around the post, working toward the outer edge as before. 
Dc in the next ch sp to the left, then dc 3 around the next dc to the left, working back toward the middle. Dc in the next ch sp of Round 1 to the left. Continue the round, working up and down the dcs of Round 3, with 3 dc around each post and 1 dc at the top and bottom of each turn. At the end of the round, break yarn and seamless join to the first dc of the round. (72 dc, 9 petals) 
Ruffle 3: Work as Ruffle 2, around the dc sts of Round 4 of the mesh. (96 dc, 12 petals)
TO MAKE THE DISHCLOTH: You’re done! Enjoy your new dishcloth or tiny trivet!
TO MAKE THE TRIVET: Continue Ruffles Instructions as written.
Ruffle 4: Work as Ruffle 2, around the dc sts of Round 5 of the mesh. (120 dc, 15 petals)
Ruffle 5: Work as Ruffle 2, around the dc sts of Round 6 of the mesh. (144 dc, 18 petals)
Ruffle 6: Work as Ruffle 2, around the dc sts of Round 7 of the mesh. (168 dc, 21 petals)
Ruffle 7: Work as Ruffle 2, around the dc sts of Round 8 of the mesh. (192 dc, 24 petals)
Ruffle 8: Work as Ruffle 2, around the dc sts of Round 9 of the mesh. (216 dc, 27 petals)
And now you’re done with the Trivet! Here’s a look at the back of the dishcloth, so you can get an idea of how they should look from underneath:
I hope these instructions are clear, and that the crochet trivet and dishcloth are as fun for you to make as they were for me! This is an untested pattern, so please let me know if you find any errors, or have any questions. Do you think you’d like to give it a try? Have you made wiggly crochet trivets or other wiggly patterns before?
For more information on wiggly crochet, and a look at the square or traditional method, be sure to check out the Wiggly Tutorial on About.com.
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Love your patterns!
Thanks for sharing your pattern and I can’t wait to try it out. Looks like a lot of fun to make.
Thanks so much!
Wow! Thanks so much for the excellent instructions and great photos. I’ve been really curious about the Wiggly Crochet, but haven’t been able to find anything that explained it until now. I love it! It looks like a great way to use up scrap pieces of yarn.
love the wiggle pattern trying it now your pictures help and find this very interesting stitch thank you thank you for sharing
Brilliant! Thank you!
I love this. I can’t wait to make this. Thank you for your wonderful patterns.
What an awesome pattern! I love the ruffles. I pinned this for a future project
Thanks so much for the tutorial. I made this hotpad and had a lot of fun with it. I’m already thinking up stitch combinations to use this in.
Awesome Micki! It’s fun, isn’t it? I use my big one almost every day – it’s just the right size for both my big crockpot and my cast iron skillet!
I love this pattern I’m excited to do this as stocking stuffers for my grown children!
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Beautiful. Thanks for sharing your pattern. I can’t wait to get started on it. I just found the pattern. I like making projects like this while watching tv with my hubby.
Thanks for sharing so many of your beautiful patterns.
Is there anyway to print your patterns?? I’ve tried printing the entire page ~ highlighting and printing just what has been highlighted ~ and all it prints is the first page/picture.
This is a beautiful pattern and I was thinking of making it into a pillow!!
Linda, you are very welcome! And I think a pillow is a great idea!
To print the patterns, look for the green Print Friendly button at the bottom of each post – that will take you to a page where you print a full copy without ads and with or without the photos.
I have never made these; but I have several made in the 50′s and left to me when relatives died. Those are made with crochet thread, not yarn. I suggest using all natural yarn, like Peaches N Cream all cotton if using for hot pots. Thanks for the pattern in the round. Mine are square.
Great point Linda – definitely cotton only! Those sound like lovely heirlooms. I’m always impressed with threadwork – such patience!
Just finished my first dishcloth for my daughter-in-law for Christmas. Cant wait to make the trivet and go on to make the rug you spoke of. Thank you for a fun and easy design!!!!
So glad you like it! I find the dishcloth makes a great trivet for small pans too.
This looks awesome! One question: by “seamless join” do you mean slip stitch or something else? Can’t wait to get started!
Toni I have a video tutorial on the seamless join technique I use here: http://www.mooglyblog.com/crochet-video-tutorial-seamless-finishing-when-working-in-the-round/ It’s an alternative to the slip stitch that gives a more “invisible” finish.
A few years ago I bought a square trivet with a raised surface at a sale and was quite enchanted but never could figure out how it was made or what to call it. Now I know! I figured that it was somekind of grid………. I know that raised flowers is considered Irish but does this attributed to any
country or out of your amazing imagination? Thanks. Mary in NH
Mary, Wiggly Crochet has been around for a long while, though as far as I know it’s always been done one a square grid shape. I came up with working it in the round on my own, but I can’t say no one else has every thought of it – I’m sure they probably have, I just haven’t seen it (yet anyway).
Thank you!
thank you for the lovely pattern and instructions! Hope I can make some for gifts with the upcoming holidays! Thanks again.
wow this is so cute thank you for pattern
Love you patterns.. will certainly try it out in this holidays
Hi – I am a little confused. In round 3, are you sure you mean to [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next st or in the next ch sp?
Good catch Jackie – you’re right! I’ll edit the pattern now. Thank you!
I am currently teaching myself to crochet via the internet. I found your pattern and ran right out to MIchaels to pick up my yarn. I have spent the weekend crocheting it and while I’ve had to tear it out a few times due to my own inexperience, I am currently fnishing the last row of ruffles. This has been fun and I look forward to giving this as a gift to my beloved Aunts for Christmas. Thank you for the great idea!
Wow, I’m really impressed – this isn’t an easy pattern! Way to go, MamaJ!
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So many pretties, thank you. Your work is beautiful
Thanks so much Brenda!
Round 3: Ch 4, dc in the same ch sp. Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp. *Ch 1, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next ch sp. Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp. Repeat from * to end. Ch 1 and join with a sl st into the ch 4 sp, (18 dc, 18 ch)
Hi, I’m new to crocheting and I keep getting confused on this part of the pattern and I can’t figure out what I am doing wrong? I keep ending up with 26 dc and 24chains ? I started with 12 dc and ch.
Hi Linda! I’m not sure where you’re putting the extra stitches, but another way to think of the instructions for this row is that you are alternating one stitch in one space with two stitches in the next space (with 1 ch between each st). So you start with 12 sts/spaces, and you increase by 6 because you are adding one additional st (and ch) in every other space.
Does that make a little more sense?
lol, I finally figured out what I am doing wrong. I was crocheting into the individual chains not chain space. Duh !!! Mystery solved! Thanks for your quick reply.
Oh good! It was hard to guess without seeing it!
I’ve got the base mesh done and one row of ripple. This is so adorable, I can’t wait to finish it!
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