How to Crochet a Coaster / Mug Rug For Christmas

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What better way to enjoy the holidays than with pretty home decor that doubles as a mug rug? The Holiday Crochet Mug Rug pattern also walks you through the different types of colorwork there are with video instruction. See the differences between intarsia, tapestry, or fair isle crochet colorwork. So, learn how to crochet a coaster as a last-minute holiday gift, but also learn how to work with color in crochet!

Do you knit? Create the Knit the Holiday Knit Mug Rugs

Cute and Cozy Crochet Coasters

And how adorable is little hamster Marlow? I think he is also ready for all the seasonal holiday decorations. These crochet coasters work great for hot cocoa or any other warm drink. Also featured in the image above is the cozy Macchiato Sweater. It's a perfect winter design.

I hope you enjoy this festive and quick Holiday Crochet Mug Rug Pattern. Please consider pinning on Pinterest, favoriting or Ravelry, or sharing with your friends. It really helps my small business grow.

Holiday Crochet Coaster Pattern Supplies:

Notes For How to Crochet a Coaster for Christmas

• This pattern is worked from the bottom up in rows.

• After the end of each row turn and ch 1. The ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

• Since there are a wrong side and a right side to the mug rugs, I used a combination of intarsia and carrying yarn across the back for the colorwork. Experiment and see what works best for you.

• Please visit the Crochet Colorwork Guide for a full tutorial on colorwork in Intarsia, Fair Isle, and Tapestry. As well as a FREE Sheep Yarn Bobbin Printable to assist you with this project. No one loves tangles.

Video for twisted fringe:

Dress up crochet coaster patterns with twisted fringe. Learn how here:

Holiday Crochet Mug Rug Video Instructions:

Crochet Coaster Pattern: Deer Mug Rug

Color A: Wine
Color B: White

To Begin: With Color A, chain 28, and start the first row of single crochet stitches in the second chain from the hook.
After the end of each row turn and ch 1. The ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

All stitches are done in single crochet.

← Row 1 [RS]: (Color A) x 27

→ Row 2 [WS]: (Color A) x 12, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 12

← Row 3 [RS]: (Color A) x 11, (Color B) x 5, (Color A) x 11

→ Row 4 [WS]: (Color A) x 11, (Color B) x 5, (Color A) x 11

← Row 5 [RS]: (Color A) x 11, (Color B) x 5, (Color A) x 11

→ Row 6 [WS]: (Color A) x 11, (Color B) x 5, (Color A) x 11

← Row 7 [RS]: (Color A) x 10, (Color B) x 7, (Color A) x 10

→ Row 8 [WS]: (Color A) x 10, (Color B) x 7, (Color A) x 10

← Row 9 [RS]: (Color A) x 10, (Color B) x 7, (Color A) x 10

→ Row 10 [WS]: (Color A) x 8, (Color B) x 11, (Color A) x 8

May your fire be warm and your home be bright.

← Row 11 [RS]: (Color A) x 7, (Color B) x 3, Color A, Color B, (Color A) x 3, Color B, Color A, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 7

→ Row 12 [WS]: (Color A) x 7, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 2, Color B, (Color A) x 3, Color B, (Color A) x 2, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 7

← Row 13 [RS]: (Color A) x 10, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 3, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 10

→ Row 14 [WS]: (Color A) x 9, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 5, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 9

← Row 15 [RS]: (Color A) x 6, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 7, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 6

→ Row 16 [WS]: (Color A) x 6, Color B, (Color A) x 2, Color B, (Color A) x 7, Color B, (Color A) x 2, Color B, (Color A) x 6

← Row 17 [RS]: (Color A) x 10, Color B, (Color A) x 5, Color B, (Color A) x 10

→ Row 18 [WS]: (Color A) x 10, Color B, (Color A) x 5, Color B, (Color A) x 10

← Row 19 [RS]: (Color A) x 27

-Fasten off and weave in ends.

To create a twisted fringe, visit my guide to twisted fringe or watch the video above in notes.

Fair Isle Mug Rug Crochet Coaster Pattern

Color A: Wine
Color B: White

To Begin: With Color A, chain 28 and start the first row in the second chain from hook.
After the end of each row turn and ch 1. The ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

All stitches are done in single crochet.

← Row 1 [RS]: (Color A) x 27

→ Row 2 [WS]: (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 21, Color A, (Color B) x 2

← Row 3 [RS]: Color B, Color A, Color B, Color A, (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 2, Color A, Color B, Color A, Color B

→ Row 4 [WS]: Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 2, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 2, (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A

← Row 5 [RS]: Color B, Color A, Color B, Color A, (Color B) x 4, Color A, Color B, (Color A) x 3, Color B, (Color A) x 3, Color B, Color A, (Color B) x 4, Color A, Color B, Color A, Color B

→ Row 6 [WS]: (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 6, (Color A) x 4, Color B, (Color A) x 4, (Color B) x 6, Color A, (Color B) x 2

← Row 7 [RS]: Color B, Color A, Color B, Color A, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 4, Color B, (Color A) x 2, Color B, (Color A) x 2, Color B, (Color A) x 4, (Color B) x 2, Color A, Color B, Color A, Color B

→ Row 8 [WS]: Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 4, Color B, Color A, Color B, Color A, Color B, (Color A) x 4, (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A

← Row 9 [RS]: Color B, Color A, Color B, Color A, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 4, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 4, (Color B) x 4, Color A, Color B, Color A, Color B

→ Row 10 [WS]: (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 6, Color A, (Color B) x 6, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 2

← Row 11 [RS]: Color B, Color A, Color B, Color A, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 4, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 4, (Color B) x 4, Color A, Color B, Color A, Color B

→ Row 12 [WS]: Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 4, Color B, Color A, Color B, Color A, Color B, (Color A) x 4, (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A

← Row 13 [RS]: Color B, Color A, Color B, Color A, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 4, Color B, (Color A) x 2, Color B, (Color A) x 2, Color B, (Color A) x 4, (Color B) x 2, Color A, Color B, Color A, Color B

→ Row 14 [WS]: (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 6, (Color A) x 4, Color B, (Color A) x 4, (Color B) x 6, Color A, (Color B) x 2

← Row 15 [RS]: Color B, Color A, Color B, Color A, (Color B) x 4, Color A, Color B, (Color A) x 3, Color B, (Color A) x 3, Color B, Color A, (Color B) x 4, Color A, Color B, Color A, Color B

→ Row 16 [WS]: Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 2, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 2, (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A

← Row 17 [RS]: Color B, Color A, Color B, Color A, (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 2, Color A, Color B, Color A, Color B

→ Row 18 [WS]: (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 21, Color A, (Color B) x 2

← Row 19 [RS]: (Color A) x 27

-Fasten off and weave in ends.

Add the twisted fringe. Details above.

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