Crochet Merry Mug Rug

The Crochet Merry Mug Rug is a delightful and practical addition to your cozy home decor! This adorable and festive rug is perfect for placing your morning coffee or hot chocolate on, adding a touch of warmth and charm to your coffee nook. The intricately crocheted design features bright colors and cheerful patterns that will instantly lift your spirits. Not only does this mug rug protect your surfaces from spills and scratches, but it also brings a smile to your face every time you use it. It's a fun and easy project to work on, making it a great option for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. So, grab your yarn and hook, and let's create a little piece of holiday cheer for your home!

What you will need for this crochet pattern

• Medium #4 cotton yarn (Knit Picks • WeCrochet Dishie Yarn in Jalapeno, Coffee, Fiesta Red, Silver, White)
• 5 yards Red, 4 yards each of Silver & White, 3 yards Coffee, 40 yards Jalapeno per mug rug
• 3.75mm (F)
• Yarn Needle

Pattern Notes

• Intermediate pattern
• Written in US crochet terms
• Finished size: About 6″ across x 8″ tall

Stitch Key

• st = stitch
• ch = chain stitch
• sc = single crochet
• Rnd = Round
• sl st = slip stitch
• rep = repeat
• sc dec = single crochet decrease
• Picot Stitch
• Popcorn Stitch
• Link Stitch

Instructions

*With green yarn

Ch 19

Row 1:

sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn (18 sc)

Row 2:

sc, sc dec, sc in next 12 st, sc dec, sc, ch 3, turn. (16 sc)

Begin Link Stitch Row

Row 3:

Begin first link stitch in 2nd ch from hook, continue down into the 3rd ch and into the 1st sc from the previous row. Work the link stitch in each stitch across the entire row, ch 1, turn. (16 link stitches)

Row 4:

sc, sc dec, sc in next 10 st, sc dec, sc, ch 1, turn. (14 sc)

Row 5:

sc, sc dec, sc in next 8 st, sc dec, sc, ch 1, turn. (12 sc)

Row 6:

sc in each st across, ch 3, turn (12 sc)

Row 7:

Link Stitch in each stitch across, ch 1, turn. (12 link stitches)

Row 8:

sc, sc dec, sc in next 6 st, sc dec, sc, ch 1, turn. (10 sc)

Row 9:

sc, sc dec, sc in next 4 st, sc dec, sc, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Row 10:

sc in each st across, ch 3, turn. (8 sc)

Row 11:

Link stitch in each st across, ch 1, turn. (8 link stitches)

Row 12:

sc, sc dec, sc in the next 2 st, sc dec, sc, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Row 13:

sc, sc dec (2 times), sc, ch 1, turn. (4 sc)

Row 14:

sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (4 sc)

Row 15:

sc dec (2 times), ch 1, turn. (2 sc)

Row 16:

sc dec, ch 1, turn. (1 sc)

Do not finish off, continue with border.

Border

Rnd 1:

Sc around all 3 sides of the mug rug making sure that the right side is facing you. Starting on the left of the top point of the mug rug, sc down 1st side (21 sc), 3 sc in corner, 16 sc across bottom, 3 sc in next corner, sc up 2nd side (21 sc), sl st to join to 1st sc, ch 1, do not turn.

Rnd 2:

1st side: In the 1st sc,(sl st, ch 2, sl st), (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in next st, *join red yarn (I do not clip the green yarn, I carry it), popcorn st in next st, sk st, with green, (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in next 2 st, join white, popcorn st in next st, sk st, with green, (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in next 2 st*, rep *-* 1 time, join red yarn, popcorn st in next st, sk st, with green, (sl st, ch 4, sl st) in next st 2 st, ch 1.

Bottom: 3 sc in next st (corner), sc in next 18 st (across the bottom), 3 sc in next st (corner), ch 1.

2nd side: (sl st, ch 4, sl st) in next 2 st, sk st, *join red, popcorn st, sk st, with green, (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in next 2 st, join white, popcorn st, sk st, with green, (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in next 2 st*, rep *-* 1 time, join red yarn, popcorn st in next st, sk st, with green, (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in next st, (sl st, ch 2, sl st) in next st.

Tree Top:

Join silver, ch 1, (sc, picot, sc, picot, sc, picot, sl st) in next st (top of tree).

Finish off & weave in ends

Stump

With front of mug rug facing you, along the bottom of the tree, join brown in 11th sc.

Row 1: ch 1, sc in same st and the next 3 st, ch 3, turn. (4 sc)

Row 2: Link Stitch across, ch 1, turn. (4 link stitches) NOTE: The backside of the link stitch will be on the front of the mug rug)

Row 3: sl st across. (4 sl st)

Finish off