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Mug Rug

April 7, 2020

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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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Mug Rug

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. Pull new yarn through to create a small loop.
  3. 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.
  4. Pull all four strands down through the loop.
  5. 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.
  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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Don’t forget to share your finished project!

Share it on FB, in our FB group, in other groups, on Instagram… wherever you want to spread joy! Be sure to hashtag #yarnstashchallenge and tag me @yarnandchai.design so I can see it, too!

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Comments

  1. Sara Zebovitz says: October 5, 2021 at 9:12 pm

    Hi! Just made a set of these as a wedding gift and am going to make a little basket to hold them. I am wondering if you have any tips to stop them from curling at the corners! Thanks!

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    • Stacy says: October 6, 2021 at 7:37 pm

      Google how to “block” your crochet work. Requires pinning it, spraying it with water, and letting it dry.

      Reply
  2. Sue Davison says: August 31, 2021 at 9:03 pm

    I have a question. I want to crochet a swimsuit coverup. What would be the best yarn that would hold up to chlorine? Thanks! Sue

    Reply
  3. Diane Saign says: December 23, 2020 at 10:54 am

    Cute project. Question: i live where there is high humidity and glasses “sweat” and I need a coaster that doesn’t allow water to go down to table. Any suggestion for yarn that is more absorbable? Thanks

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    • Marlene Skinner says: December 23, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      I would think using a cotton yarn would be ok to keep it drier. I woukd make one and see what happens. Other than that, maybe cut clear vinyl or something and stitch it onto the bottom…

      Reply
  4. Jo McGovern says: September 22, 2020 at 10:17 am

    This is such a cute pattern!! Thank you for sharing, I really love how clean and gorgeous all of your stuff is!

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  5. Carla Petruccy says: April 30, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    Hi, I wanted to try this pattern and I am planning to use a colorful varigated yarn so I won’t be changing colors. How should I go about doing this, is it best to still snip it at the end as if I were changing colors in order to have the tails for the fringe??
    Thanks

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  6. Maxine Jepsen says: April 17, 2020 at 3:49 am

    Hello Rebecca, I have a question about the Mug Rug. When you sc in 2nd chain from hook, that doesn’t leave a strand for the fringe to have 2 strands to put together. Ho9e this makes sense. And also wondering do you add new color by finishing sc with new color pulled through ?
    Thank you for this cute pattern.

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  7. Roxy says: April 11, 2020 at 8:24 pm

    I was wondering what the cleanest way to fasten off and join the new yarn is? I love these. Thank you for sharing your wonderful patterns 🙂

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    • Marissa says: April 19, 2020 at 10:01 pm

      I had to search different methods on changing yarns as well.
      https://youtu.be/6979knxSLKM
      This was the cleanest way I found…

      Reply
  8. Miss Daisy says: April 10, 2020 at 1:27 pm

    Thank you Rebecca , love All of your creations.

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  9. BBF says: April 8, 2020 at 10:31 am

    Am ecstatic about this little project! Thank you! Great gifts and can be added easily to a gift basket as have done for a bridal shower gift!

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    • Jami says: February 7, 2022 at 6:41 pm

      Rebecca, this little “Mug Rug” is adorable! Thank you for this! I wish I would have read all the directions first before i started. I was crocheting over all my tails when switching colors. Came to find out I could’ve used those tails for the fringe. Oh well. First one done and super easy! Great for a lazy day project.

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  10. Maureen Chandler says: April 7, 2020 at 11:39 am

    This is such a cool and doable project! It’s a great use of my stash of lots of different kinds of yarn and sets of 4 or 6 would make wonderful Christmas gifts!!! Thank you so much for all your patterns – I love them!!! XOXO Stay well!

    Reply
  11. Roz Garland says: April 7, 2020 at 10:39 am

    What are your thoughts on crocheting masks for Covid-19 ??? If the right yarn is used (100% cotton?) and a small enough hook, wouldn’t that work OK? Just wondered if you had given this consideration.

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    • yarnandchai says: April 7, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      Hi Roz! At this time I don’t recommend it, because I haven’t heard any officials go back on what was originally stated: that crocheted masks are just not a good idea. That could change (seems like things are changing every day!), but since I’m not in any way a medical expert, I’m going to stick with that for now. 🙂

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    • lynda payne-stikes says: December 23, 2020 at 9:32 pm

      CDC HAS STATED THAT KNITTED OR CROCHETED MASKS ARE NOT AIRTIGHT ENOUGH. THERE IS TOO MUCH SPACE FOR THE VIRUS TO EASILY FLOW THROUGH. YOU COULD WEAR A SAFE MASK UNDER YOUR KNITTED OR CROCHETED ONE. MANY PEOPLE WEAR TWO MASKS FOR A MORE SECURE BLOCKING OF THE VIRUS.

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  12. Deborah says: April 7, 2020 at 10:04 am

    Such a cute project. You are very sweet to keep our minds and fingers busy with these simple but usable items.

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  13. Miss Daisy says: April 7, 2020 at 10:01 am

    Thank you very much for your creations , I thoroughly enjoy them. Your mug rug colors are perfect for my slow decorating living room , nautical . Y’all take care . Will post pictures.

    Reply

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