Coffee Time Crochet Mug Rug

Fun, textured mug rugs that are made from a modified DC stitch that results in a thick and sturdy crochet fabric, perfect for protecting furniture and catching drink spills.

Make with one colour, multiple colours, an ombre colourway, or with mix of variegated and solid colours – the options are endless.

Perfect for gifting with a funky, bright mug or coffee keep cup, for a housewarming or as a thoughtful gift.

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This is an original pattern by Farrah Jane Tate. You are welcome to sell products you have made using my patterns; however, I ask that you refer to the exact name of my pattern somewhere in the text of your listing. You may not copy, re-publish, sell, distribute, translate without permission, or claim my photos or patterns as your own in any way. This pattern may not be used in a classroom/workshop setting without my permission. Please note: If you have downloaded this pattern from an unofficial site (other than Ravelry, Love Crafts, Etsy, or my personal blog), this will be an unauthorised version and may not be the most current version. Please visit one of these sites to download an official, version-controlled copy.

Pattern Details

Refer to Appendix A for example project details.

• Skill Level: Easy
• Yarn: DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn or Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 weight yarn, ~10-15g/0.35-0.5Oz per mug rug. Low-pill or non-pill, easy wash fibre (such as cotton, cotton blends, bamboo blends, and certain acrylics).
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension.
• Mug Rug Size: Size to preference.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Pattern Synopsis:Constructed in short rows using a modified Double Crochet stitch. A fringe can be optionally added to the short edges, or these can be neatly finished with a modified Single Crochet stitch.
• Social Media Share: Tag me @TheCrochetFix #CoffeeTimeMugRug.

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Beg Mod DC = Beginning Modified Double Crochet – first Mod DC in the row. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and Appendix B image.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FSC = (Chainless) Foundation Single Crochet. Refer to YouTube playlist.
• Mod DC = Modified Double Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and Appendix B image.
• Mod SC = Modified Single Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• n = Number (of stitches in row).
• Prev = Previous.
• Rep = Repeat.
• RS = Right Side.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• Spn St = Spin Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube tutorial.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

Beg Mod DC

Yo, insert hook through left ‘leg’ of DC, yo, pull through a loop, insert hook through first st from prev row (next to first DC), yo, pull through a loop, insert hook through next st from prev row, yo, pull through a loop (for five loops on hook total), yo, pull yarn through first three loops on hook (three loops left on hook), yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Mod DC

Yo, insert hook through last loop of prev Mod DC, yo, pull through a loop, insert hook through second st used for prev DC, yo, pull through a loop, insert hook through next st from prev row, yo, pull through a loop (for five loops on hook total), yo, pull yarn through first three loops on hook (three loops left on hook), yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Mod SC

Yo, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook), pull first loop on hook directly through second loop on hook (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

Spn St

Note: Can be substituted with Crab St/Reverse SC.

Insert hook in st, yo, pull through a loop (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first loop on hook (two loops on hook), spin hook 360^O clockwise (a full rotation) on the horizontal plane, yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

• Beg Ch 2 does not count as a st.
• Beg Mod DC counts as a Mod DC for st count purposes.
• Rep st sequence in [ ] the number of times specified by the pattern instructions.
• A st count follows each rnd instructions in ( ).

Foundation Row – RS

Note: FSC with two loops at the base has been used for example mug rugs. If preferred, FSC can be substituted with ch foundation. I.e. ch the required length for mug rug of preferred width plus 1 Ch, turn, SC into second and each subsequent ch.

FSC a foundation row length that equals the preferred width of rectangular coaster. Turn. (n FSC)

Row 1 – WS

Ch 2, DC in first st, Beg Mod DC in next st, Mod DC in each subsequent st in the row. Turn. (1 DC, (n – 1) Mod DC)

Row 2 onwards – RS/WS alt

Rep Row 1 as many times as required to achieve the required mug rug size.

Last Row

Ch 1, SC in first and each subsequent st in the row. Fasten off yarn. (n SC)

Optional Neatening of Short Side Edges

Ensure mug rug is RS facing. Ch 1, Mod SC evenly along first short side of mug rug. Sl St in each st along first long side of mug rug (with even and same tension as FSC sts). (2n (+ two lots of short side edge sts))

Optional Spn St Border

Note: If including a Spn St Border ensure that the Neatening of Short Side Edges instructions are followed prior to adding the Spn St Border. If adding a fringe omit the Spn St border.

Spn St in each st around. (St count as per last rnd)

Finishing

Fasten off yarn leaving a yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in. Sew in yarn ends securely on WS of coaster.

Pattern Support

Available via thecrochetfix Facebook group.

Pattern Versioning

Appendix A: Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects.

Mixed Colours

• Yarn: ~10g/0.35oz of Caron Yarn Cakes yarn (10ply/Worsted/Cat.4 weight) per coaster in Funfetti colourway.
• Hook: 4.5mm/7.
• FSC: 16.
• Rows: 7 in total.
• Size: ~12.5cm/5in in width (excluding fringe).

Appendix B: Mod DC Images

Beg Mod DC

Locations to pull through a loop are shown below (and correspond with written st instructions): 1) left leg of first DC; 2) first st from prev row (alongside DC); and 3) next st from prev row.

Mod DC

Locations to pull through a loop are shown below (and correspond with written st instructions): 1) last loop of prev Beg Mod DC (or Mod DC); 2) second st used for prev Mod DC; and 3) next st from prev row.