Pumpkin Mug Rug Coaster
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Whimsical Pumpkin Coaster
How to crochet a whimsical pumpkin coaster that is perfect for Fall decorating or on the Thanksgiving table under some Pumpkin Spice coffee. You'll need 20 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn per coaster - I used WeCrochet Dishie for mine, but Lily Sugar n Cream, Bernat Handicrafter and Red Heart Smoothie are good alternatives. If you are only making a coaster that will house a cold or hot beverage, you can use acrylic as an alternative (like Red Heart Super Saver) with an I9/5.5mm hook - just do not put anything fresh from the oven on the acrylic coaster, or you will melt the fibers and risk burning yourself. I was able to work up one coaster in just over 15 minutes.
Halfway Slippy Mug Rug
The halfway slippy mug rug uses half double crochet and slip stitch to create a subtly textured design. Mug rugs can be a fun alternative to standard coasters, especially in the summer! This pattern is free online at my website, and it includes a video tutorial to walk you through the pattern. It is also available as a PDF purchase, which includes this design and two other mug rug designs (each of which are also available online for free with video tutorials).
Moss Stitch Mug Rug
This cute mug rug uses the ever-popular moss stitch to create a unique, quirky, and easy mug rug. These make great gifts, and they work up quickly. I used a size H hook and Bernat Handicrafter cotton or Lily Sugar and Cream cotton yarn (any worsted weight cotton yarn will do). They work up quickly for last minute gifts, and there is a free YouTube video to show you how to do the project step by step, including the fringe!
