Crochet Granny Stitch Mug Rug

The Crochet Granny Stitch Mug Rug is a delightful and versatile project that adds a cozy touch to your coffee breaks. This charming mug rug is not only practical for protecting your surfaces but also allows you to showcase your crochet skills with its intricate granny stitch design. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun project, this mug rug is the perfect way to add a personalized touch to your space. Imagine starting your day with a warm cup of coffee resting on this handmade creation – what a great way to infuse your daily routine with a touch of warmth and creativity! So grab your yarn and hook, and let's crochet our way to a cozy coffee experience!

Skill Level

Easy/Advanced Beginner. Uses a range of common stitches and techniques.

Recommended Yarn

It is the perfect little project for scrap yarns as it uses only a small amount of each colour.

Aran/Worsted #4 weight cotton or cotton blend yarn in 3 colours. Total amount used: approx. 0.65oz/18g 10.3yds/9.5m

• US Size H (5.0mm)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors

Sizes/Finished Measurements

Approx. 6” x 5” (15.3cm x 12.7cm)

Abbreviations

St(s) – Stitch(es) Ch – Chain

Sl st – Slip stitch Sk – Skip

Sp – Space Sc – single crochet

Hdc – Half Double Crochet Dc – Double crochet

2dc-cl – Two dc cluster Yo – Yarn over

RS – Right Side WS – Wrong Side

C1/2/3 – Color 1/2/3

Notes

1. In this pattern, granny stitch is made using hdc instead of the standard dc, with no ch between them. This reduces gaps.
2. Starting chains count as a stitch unless stated otherwise.
3. Use stitch marker to mark 1^st st in row, if helpful.
4. Stitch count is shown at the end of each row in bold.
5. Check stitch count at the end of each row.

Gauge

Not essential for this mug rug pattern, but to match measurements (approx.): 1 granny group = 0.8” (2cm), 2.3 granny stitch groups x 5 rows = 2” (5cm). Test by making 1^st 5 rows of pattern and measure.

Special Stitches/Techniques

Hdc Granny stitch: 3 hdc worked into every 3^rd stitch for row set up, or the space between granny st groups of previous row.

Two Double Crochet Cluster (2dc-cl) = A simple cluster stitch made from two double crochet stitches worked together as one stitch: *Yo, insert hook into indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, in same stitch repeat from * once more, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook (2dc-cl stitch complete). 

MUG RUG INSTRUCTIONS

Row 1 RS: With C1: ch 21, hdc in 3^rd ch from hook (1^st 2 ch counts as hdc), sk 2 ch, *3 hdc in next ch, sk 2 ch*, repeat from * to * to last st, 2 hdc in last st. Turn. – 5 hdc granny, 4 hdc

Row 2 WS: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), 3 hdc in sp between 1^st group of granny sts and in each sp to last, 3 hdc in last sp, hdc in last st (ch-2 of prev row). Turn. – 6 hdc granny, 2 hdc

Row 3 RS: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in 1^st sp, 3 hdc in next sp, and in each sp to last sp, hdc in last sp, hdc in last st (ch-2 of prev row). Turn. – 5 hdc granny, 4 hdc

Rows 4-5: Repeat rows 2 and 3 once. Don’t turn after completing row 5. Fasten off C1.

Row 6 RS: Join C2 in 1^st st, sc in 1^st and 2^nd sts, sc into sp between 1^st hdc granny group, *sk 1^st hdc of granny, sc in next 2 sts, sc in sp*, repeat from * to * to last sp, sc in sp, sk hdc, sc in last st. Fasten off C2. Do not turn. – 19 sc

Row 7 RS: Join C3 in 1^st sc, ch 3, dc in same st (counts as 1^st 2dc-cl), *ch 1, sk 1 st, 2dc-cl in next st*, repeat from * to * to end. Fasten off C3. Do not turn. – 10 2dc-cl

Row 8 RS: Join C2 in top of ch-3, sc in dc (not ch-3), *sc in ch-1 sp, sc in 2dc-cl*, repeat from * to * to end. Fasten off C2. Do not turn. 19 sc

Row 9 RS: Join C1 in 1^st st, ch 2, hdc in same st,sk 2 sts, *3 hdc in next st, sk 2 sts*, repeat from * to * to last st, 2 hdc in last st. Turn. – 5 hdc granny, 4 hdc

Rows 10 – 13: Repeat rows 2 to 5. Do not turn.

Weave in ends.

MUG RUG BORDER

RS: Join C2 in 1^st st of row 13, 3 sc in 1^st st, sc in next, sc into sp between 1^st hdc granny group, *sk 1^st hdc of granny, sc in next 2 sts, sc in sp*, repeat from * to * to last sp, sc in sp, sk hdc, 3 sc in last st. Evenly space 16 sc along left edge. On bottom side: 3 sc in 1^st st, *2 sc in sp between 1^st hdc granny group, sc in next* repeat from * to * to row end, 3 sc in last st. Evenly space 16 sc along right edge. Join to 1^st sc with sl st or use invisible join method if familiar. Fasten off C2 and weave in ends. – 78 sc (21 sc at top and bottom, 18 sc on each side)