Mug Rug

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This project is part of the Yarn Stash Challenge. For more great ideas, or to join the fun, visit the Yarn Stash Challenge blog post!

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A set of coasters is a quick, easy project, and it’s a great stashbuster, too! One of my favorite styles of coaster is known as a “mug rug” because it looks just like a tiny rug. How cute is that?

The Process

All you need for this pattern are several skeins of the same yarn weight. I used 5 skeins of #3 yarn and chose shades of blue, tan and ivory, with some white furry yarn thrown in there too.

After I choose my yarn, I simply crocheted rows of SC, fastening off and changing colors every row. I added fringe to the sides, pulling the row ends through with the added fringe to keep everything secure. Then I trimmed the fringe. Done!

I’ll write out the actual pattern below, but feel free to adjust it to make it your own!

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Difficulty: Easy

Finished Size: 5.5″ wide x 4.25″ tall (excludes fringe)

Yarn: #3 weight yarn in 5 different colors. Feel free to mix textures, brands, and fibers. You’ll only need about 30 yards combined. (See Notes for my specific yarn choices.)

Hooks: F (4.0mm)

Gauge: 4 SC x 5.5 rows = 1″

You’ll also need: Scotch tape

Terms and Abbreviations:
ST/STS (stitch/stitches)
CH (chain)
SC (single crochet)

Notes:
(1) This pattern is written in American Standard Terms.
(2) The specific yarns I used in my samples are:

COLOR A: Loops & Threads Coastal Cotton (in “Indigo”)
COLOR B: Yarn Bee Warm & Cozy (in “Oat”)
COLOR C: Yarn Bee Cloud 9 (in “Cream”)
COLOR D: Lion Brand Jeans (in “Brand New”)
COLOR E: Baby Bee Sweet Delight (in “Toy Elephant Marled”)

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The Pattern

The first thing you’ll want to do (if you’re following my color sequence) is label your yarns A, B, C, D, E so you know which goes where in the pattern. Follow this pattern:

CH + Row 1: A
Row 2: B
Row 3: C
Row 4: D
Row 5: A
Row 6: E
Row 7: A
Row 8: D
Row 9: A
Row 10: B
Row 11: A
Row 12: D
Row 13: A
Row 14: E
Row 15: A
Row 16: D
Row 17: A
Row 18: B
Row 19: A
Row 20: D
Row 21: C
Row 22: E
Row 23: A

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To Begin: With COLOR A, CH23.

Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook and in each remaining CH. Switch to next color; fasten off. (22)

Rows 2-22: CH1, turn. SC in each ST across. Switch to next color; fasten off. (22)

Row 23: CH1, turn. SC in each ST across. Fasten off. (22)

Here’s what we have so far:

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Fringe
Attach fringe using these instructions and the photo below:

Insert hook in between the first two yarn tails. Cut a small strand of yarn that matches one of them and wrap it around the hook.
Pull new yarn through to create a small loop.
Take the 2 tails of the new yarn and the yarn ends on either side of your loop in your hand. You should have 4 strands.
Pull all four strands down through the loop.
Tighten the knot using the two tails of the new yarn.Repeat instructions 1-5, moving down both sides of the mug rug until all ends have been combined into fringe, then move on to #6.
Lay mug rug flat and smooth out the fringe so that it isn’t tangled. Tape it down with a piece of scotch tape wherever you want to cut it, then cut along the tape to get rid of the excess yarn.

Done!

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