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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:
- 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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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!
Google how to “block” your crochet work. Requires pinning it, spraying it with water, and letting it dry.
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
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
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…
This is such a cute pattern!! Thank you for sharing, I really love how clean and gorgeous all of your stuff is!
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
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.
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 🙂
I had to search different methods on changing yarns as well.
https://youtu.be/6979knxSLKM
This was the cleanest way I found…
Thank you Rebecca , love All of your creations.
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!
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!
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.
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. 🙂
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.
Such a cute project. You are very sweet to keep our minds and fingers busy with these simple but usable items.
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.