Vintage ▪︎ Crocheted Grape Cluster Trivet ▪︎ Popular Mid-Century Kitchen Craft

This kitchy piece is a vintage handmade crocheted grape cluster trivet (also known as a hot pad or potholder), a popular mid-century kitchen craft.   Design Details  Hidden Structure: Each individual grape is created by crocheting yarn tightly around a metal bottle cap. This gives the circular segments their rigid structure and distinct raised form.   Functionality: Because the yarn insulates the metal caps, these items function excellently as heat-resistant pads to protect tables and countertops from hot pots and dishes.   History: This specific pattern gained massive popularity between the 1940s and 1970s as a clever upcycling project to reuse household soda or beer bottle caps.  I'm open to reasonable offers and bundles, please take a peek in my closet.