Check out this cozy crochet mug rug, that's perfect for resting your morning coffee or afternoon tea without worrying about stains on your table. Made with colorful, soft yarn, this little coaster adds a splash of fun and warmth to any room. It's not just practical; it's also a charming addition to your home décor. Ideal for a gift or a cute addition to your workspace, this crochet mug rug brings a touch of handmade love to your daily routine!
Crochet Mug Rug/Coaster
Materials Needed:
- Medium weight (4) cotton yarn.
- 4.5 mm crochet hook.
- Pair of scissors.
- Yarn needle.
Instructions:
Starting the Foundation Chain:
- Leave a strand of yarn around 35 cm (14 inches) long.
- Make a slip knot, but do not count this as a stitch.
- Yarn over with the strand toward you to create two loops on the hook.
- Yarn over with the strand in front of you and pull through both loops to form the first single crochet.
Continue this process until you have 16 single crochets.
Single Crochet Foundation Chain:
- Insert hook in the same stitch, pull up a loop.
- Insert hook in the next stitch, pull up a loop (three loops on the hook).
- Yarn over and pull through all three loops.
- Repeat until you reach the end of the row.
Rows:Row 1:
- Turn the work, chain 1.
- Start from the second single crochet, make a single crochet.
- Insert hook in the same stitch, pull up a loop.
- Insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop (three loops on the hook), yarn over and pull through all three loops.
Continue this pattern to the end of the row, making sure to start each stitch from the last worked stitch.
- End with a single crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2 Onward:
- Do not chain at the beginning of new rows.
- Turn the work.
- Start with a single crochet in the very first stitch.
Repeat the pattern: Insert hook in the same stitch, pull up a loop, insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through all three loops.
- End with a single crochet in the last stitch.
Continuing the Pattern:
- Follow the pattern for a total of 21 rows.
- Note: The single crochet at the start and end of each row ensures the edges stay straight.
Finishing:
- After 21 rows, slip stitch, make a knot, and cut the yarn.
- You can leave the ends unweaved as they will be incorporated into the fringe.
Adding the Fringe:
- Cut yarn strands of 15 cm (6 inches) each.
- For each stitch, you will need three strands.
- Fold the strands in half and use the crochet hook to pull them through the edge stitches.
- Pull the ends of the strands through the loop formed to knot them.
Repeat for all edge stitches; you can either do it in every or every other stitch.
- Trim the fringe to your desired length.
