Crochet Mug Rug Coaster Pattern

The mug rug is a cute crochet coaster pattern.

Crochet mug rug coaster pattern.

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. It measures about 4 5 x 5. I found some of the most adorable quilted mug rugs on pinterest. What makes the set unique is that the pattern includes 2 designs to make a set of 4 coasters.

This project uses paintbox cotton dk which allows the coaster to lay flat and not puff up. Think about it if we put a. You ll see why below. There are a few crochet patterns for coasters that look like rugs but then i ventured over into the quilting universe and found out that a mug rug is not a coaster.

Actually a mug rug is designed to be a mini placemat that you can set your cup and a small snack on. You can make the mug rug in any colors. I have crocheted them in an acrylic worsted weight yarn but you can use the same ply in cotton if you wish. This pattern uses a worsted weight 4 cotton yarn.

This mug rug coaster set is an easy and quick project to work up. For crochet coasters or crochet mug rugs in general i would recommend using light weight 3 yarn or medium weight 4 yarn. If i had to choose though i would use the light 3 yarn. This specific set consists of 2 different coaster patterns that make up the full set of 4.

Make it in zig zag or stripes using the color scheme chart included.