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).
Click here for the crochet pattern
Sunshine Coasters
Make these simple, textured coasters as a set, or gift them individually as mug rugs. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting in the round Crocheting the back loop (pattern includes link to video tutorial) Skill Level Easy Finished Size Coaster: Approximately 5.5” (14 cm) in diameter. Materials King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn (100% cotton, 3.5 oz/100 g, 229 yd/210 m) - 1 skein in 3461 Antique Gold, or approximately 120 yd (110 m) in any light weight cotton yarn for a set of 4 coasters. PLEASE NOTE: Each coaster uses approximately 30 yd (27.5 m) in light weight cotton yarn; each skein makes 7-9 coasters. HenPeckedHooks US Size G-6/4 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain gauge. Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set. Yarn needle. Gauge Through Rnd 11 = 4.5” (11.5 cm) diameter in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
Rustic Mug Rugs
This is a two pattern set: Buffalo Plaid and Bear Skin Rug. There are also instructions to turn the Buffalo Plaid square into the solid green version. I love all things rustic in the winter and for Christmas decor, so I couldn't resist making this Rustic Mug Rug set. The pattern also includes instructions for adding a grip liner to the bottom, so they aren't slippery and will stay put on your tables without making them lumpy and unstable.
Mug Rug Coaster Set
You will love the look of this set of coasters on your coffee table. Make these for yourself or as a gift. This pattern uses a worsted weight #4 cotton yarn. What makes the set unique is that the pattern includes 2 designs to make a set of 4 coasters. Both coasters use the sames stitches (double crochet and single crochet) but the placement of those stitches is what makes the 2 coasters patterns different.
