How to Crochet a Coaster / Mug Rug For Christmas
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!
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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.
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Holiday Crochet Coaster Pattern Supplies:
Crochet Hook:
4.0 mm (G), In the video I use the Furls Streamline Cafe Hook
Notions:
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Yarn:
Brava Worsted Yarn, 100% premium acrylic.
In colorways: White, Wine, & Dublin
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Yardage:
Approx. 30 Yards [28 meters] per mug rug
Abbreviations/Stitches:
- ch- Chain
- RS- Right Side
- sc- Single Crochet
- sl st- Slip Stitch
- sts- Stitches
- WS- Wrong Side
Gauge:
18 sc sts and 16 rows =
4” [10 cm] with G-hook
Measurements/Sizes:
6 inches (15 cm) wide
5 inches (13 cm) tall
Without fringe.
Sizes can vary depending on the colorwork method used.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
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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 MY 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.
Crochet Coaster Pattern: Tree Mug Rug
Color A: Green (Dublin)
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 27
← Row 3 [RS]: Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 4, Color A, (Color B) x 4, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A
→ Row 4 [WS]: (Color B) x 13, Color A, (Color B) x 13
← Row 5 [RS]: (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, Color B, (Color A) x 11, Color B, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 2
→ Row 6 [WS]: (Color B) x 9, (Color A) x 9, (Color B) x 9
← Row 7 [RS]: Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 5, (Color A) x 7, (Color B) x 5, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A
→ Row 8 [WS]: (Color B) x 11, (Color A) x 5, (Color B) x 11
← Row 9 [RS]: (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 5, (Color A) x 3, (Color B) x 5, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 2
→ Row 10 [WS]: (Color B) x 13, Color A, (Color B) x 13
Merry Everything And A Happy Always
← Row 11 [RS]: Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 9, (Color B) x 4, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A
→ Row 12 [WS]: (Color B) x 10, (Color A) x 7, (Color B) x 10
← Row 13 [RS]: (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 5, (Color B) x 4, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 2
→ Row 14 [WS]: (Color B) x 12, (Color A) x 3, (Color B) x 12
← Row 15 [RS]: Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 4, Color A, (Color B) x 4, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A, (Color B) x 3, Color A
→ Row 16 [WS]: (Color B) x 12, (Color A) x 3, (Color B) x 12
← Row 17 [RS]: (Color B) x 2, Color A, (Color B) x 3, 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 3, Color A, (Color B) x 2
→ Row 18 [WS]: (Color B) x 27
← Row 19 [RS]: (Color A) x 27
-Fasten off and weave in ends.
To create a twisted fringe, visit this blog post: https://brianakdesigns.com/how-to-make-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
Small Cheer & Freat Welcome Makes A Merry Feast
-William Shakespeare
→ 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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