This mug rug coaster will bring a cosy touch to any home. Not just a decorative piece, but a very practical project. It’s like a tiny rug for your mug! You can protect your surfaces with this quick and easy project and it looks really good!
This mug rug coaster uses the seed stitch (also known as lemon peel stitch) pattern which is the alternating single crochet and double crochet stitches which creates a beautiful, versatile texture. It looks great on any colour, but I think it looks best on light neutral colours as you can really see the texture and the rustic, handmade look. These mug rugs also make wonderful gifts.
Free pattern and video tutorial below.
Crochet along with me, watch the video tutorial:
Get the PDF version here:
MUG RUG COASTER
You will need:
- 4mm crochet hook
- 10 ply (Aran/Worsted) cotton yarn
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Clip (optional)
- Notebook (optional)
I used Paintbox Yarns in Cotton Aran.
Skill: Easy/Beginner
Size: 12.5 cm x 9.5 cm (5 inches x 3.5 inches) without the fringes.
Pattern Notes:
- US Crochet Terminology.
- Project begins with a starting chain.
- The first row is worked into the back bumps of the chain stitches.
- Have fun crocheting!
Abbreviations (US Crochet Terminology)
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
st/sts – stitch/stitches
MUG RUG COASTER
Ch 17. Make the chains slightly loose.
Row 1: Crochet into the back bumps of the chains. Sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, dc into the next ch. Alternate sc and dc stitches into the chains all the way to the end of the row. Ch 1, turn (16 sts)
Rows 2 – 15: Alternate sc and dc stitches all the way to the end of the row. Ch 1, turn (16 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in the tails.
Note: As there are an even number of stitches to work into, you should always be ending each row with a double crochet.
Tip: If you’re finding it difficult to crochet into the back bumps of the chains, use a slightly larger hook, e.g., 4.5mm or 5mm to make the chains.
TO MAKE THE FRINGES
1. Trim 32 strands of yarn (16 strands for each end of the mug rug). You can use a notebook to wrap your yarn around then trim both ends to make equal length strands. The strands should be approximately 12 – 15 cm (5 – 6 inches) in length. For reference, see video at the 10:26 mark.
2. Fold a strand of yarn in half and make small loop. Insert your crochet hook into a stitch on the last row of the mug rug, pull the loop strand through the stitch, yarn over and pull the strand tails through the loop. Repeat for all the stitches on the row and also for the other stitches on the opposite side of the mug rug.
3. Trim the fringes so that it is approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) in length. Run a needle through the fringes to split the yarn fibres to give it a frilly, rustic appearance. Finish off by trimming any uneven fringes.
Note: Do not use a wire brush to split the fringes. It will fray and damage the yarn.
All done! Your crocheted mug rug is ready!
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Happy crocheting!
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