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Crochet Mug Rug
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Discover 16 beautiful, modern crochet mug rug patterns. Mug rugs are great gift ideas as they are quick and easy to make, requiring only a small amount of yarn.
For this project, I recommended using cotton yarn as it is more absorbent and it’s durable, making it suitable for frequent washing.
Free Written Patterns
![A graphic, black and white crochet mug rug.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mug-rug-crochet-pattern.jpg.webp)
Mug Rug Crochet Pattern from Stitch by Fay
The PositiviTea Mug Rug is a free pattern that makes a great first project for beginners to tapestry crochet.
SIZE: 4½” x 6¼” (11.5 cm x 16 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight cotton yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Small amounts in two contrasting colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and blocking supplies.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Tapestry crochet, working from a chart, and crocheting in the back loop only.
![Four modern black and white crochet mug rugs.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/modern-mug-rug-crochet-pattern.jpg.webp)
Modern Mug Rug Crochet Pattern from A Stitch Whimsy
This free crochet pattern includes instructions for four different designs and lots of helpful information and photos on changing colours and working from a chart.
SIZE: 4″ x 5½” (10 cm x 14 cm), not including the fringe.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Dishie.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a needle, and blocking supplies (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Tapestry crochet colourwork and single crochet in the back loop only.
![A colourful crochet mug rug featuring chevron zig zag stripes.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/zigzags-and-stripes-mug-rug-pattern.jpg.webp)
Zig Zags and Stripes Mug Rug Pattern from Crochet It Creations
This free crochet mug rug pattern includes charts for a zig-zag version and a striped version.
SIZE: 4½” x 5″ (11.5 cm x 12.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium-weight cotton yarn, e.g., I Love This Cotton!, from Hobby Lobby.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tape measure, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Colourwork and working from a chart.
![Three simple crochet mug rugs.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/easy-crochet-mug-rug-pattern-free.jpg.webp)
Easy Crochet Mug Rug Pattern, Free from Jo to the World
This free pattern is simple to make and works up quickly. The designer also has a free pattern for matching placemats and a table runner.
SIZE: 5″ x 5″ (12.5 cm x 12.5 cm), not including the tassels.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Impeccable from Loops & Threads.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Approximately 35 yards (32 cm) to make one mug rug.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.25 mm (G) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, a measuring tape, and a 3″ wide piece of cardboard for making the tassels.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Moss Stitch.
![Two crochet mug rugs with crochet paraphenalia.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/free-crochet-mug-rug-pattern.jpg.webp)
Free Crochet Mug Rug Pattern from Love & Stitch
The Addison Mug Rug is a beginner-friendly pattern that would make a great housewarming gift. It takes less than two hours to make a set of four of these modern, textured mug rugs.
SIZE: 4½” x 4½” (11.5 cm x 11.5 cm), not including the fringe.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight cotton yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 60-70 yds/55-64 m.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Working in the third loop.
![A stack of square crochet mug rugs.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/puff-stitch-mug-rugs.jpg.webp)
Puff Stitch Mug Rugs by Erin from CraftsEverywhere!
This link is for two patterns-in-one, available for free on the Clover USA blog.
SIZE: 4½” x 5″ (11.5 cm x 13 cm), or 4½” x 4½” (11.5 cm x 11.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 25-40 yards each (23-37 m), depending on which style you choose to make.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tape measure, and a darning needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitch.
![Four crochet mug rugs with a strawberry pink cow print.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/strawberry-cow-crochet-mug-rug-pattern.jpg.webp)
Strawberry Cow Crochet Mug Rug Pattern from The Dark N Twisty Housewife
This fun, free pattern is worked in Tapestry crochet colourwork. The instructions are written out row-by-row, and there is no chart to work from.
SIZE: 7″ x 5″ (18 cm x 13 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Lily Sugar’n Cream.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Approximately 80 yds/73 m each of two contrasting colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Tapestry crochet.
![A yellow, filet crochet mug rug featuring a heart motif.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/square-heart-mug-rug-pattern.jpg.webp)
Square Heart Crochet Mug Rug Pattern from Lost In Crochet
This pretty filet crochet square is easy to make. And you’ll only need about 10 g of yarn for each one.
SIZE: 4½” x 4½” (11.5 cm x 11.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn, e.g., Catona from Scheepjes.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 10 g each.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Filet Crochet.
![A black-and-white striped crochet mug rug and a cup of coffee.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/striped-mug-rug.jpg.webp)
Striped Mug Rug from Tender Warm Creations
This is a simple pattern for a contrasting stripe mug rug designed as the perfect addition to your Halloween decor.
SIZE: 6½” x 5″ (16.5 cm x 13 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium-weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart With Love.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.
![Two pink and white gingham print crochet mug rugs.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/gingham-mug-rug-crochet-pattern.jpg.webp)
Gingham Mug Rug Crochet Pattern from Divine Debris
A free crochet mug rug pattern with a pretty gingham colourwork design. The pattern gives row-by-row, written instructions.
SIZE: 6″ x 4″ not including the fringing (15 cm x 10 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 30-61 yards (27-56 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a measuring tape, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Tapestry Crochet.
![Brightly coloured crochet polka dot mug rugs.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/polka-dot-crochet-rug-mugs.jpg.webp)
Polka Dot Crochet Mug Rug from Raffamusa Designs
The Polka Dot Mug Rug is a free tapestry crochet pattern. The pattern includes a number of helpful links for beginners to teach you how to do tapestry crochet. Row-by-row written instructions and a chart are both given.
SIZE: 3¾” x 5″ (9.5 cm x 12 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Crocheting in the back loop only and tapestry crochet colourwork.
![Three crochet mug rugs with a tapestry crochet mushroom design.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mushroom-landscape-mug-rug.jpg.webp)
Mushroom Landscape Mug Rug Pattern from Divine Debris
This free mug rug crochet pattern is for intermediate-level crocheters and features an adorable mushroom worked in tapestry crochet.
SIZE: 3½” x 5″ (9 cm x 12.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Brava Worsted.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: You’ll need less than 1 oz each of seven different colours (<62 yds/57 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, measuring tape, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Tapestry crochet colourwork and working from a graph.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
How to Crochet a Mug Rug from CJ Design
Learn how to crochet a mug rug with this easy tutorial for beginners.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weightcotton, e.g., 24/7 Cotton from Lion Brand Yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: About 50 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED:
![Two crochet mug rugs with beaded tassels.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/crochet-mug-rug-with-beaded-tassels.jpg.webp)
Crochet Mug Rug with Beaded Tassels from Handmade by Stacy J
The Making Waves Rug Mug features a beautifully textured design and cute beaded tassels. You can make it striped or in a solid colour; instructions for both are included in the pattern. And there is a video tutorial available to guide you through the process.
SIZE: 9½” x 5¼” (24 cm x 14 cm), including the fringe.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight cotton.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Approximately 61 yards/56 m.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a measuring tape, a tapestry needle, and 10 wooden beads (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet.
![Three linen coloured crochet mug rugs and a black coffee mug.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/crochet-mug-rug-pattern.jpg.webp)
Crochet Mug Rug Pattern & Tutorial from The Yarn Bowl Crochet
The Rustic Mug Rug is an easy-to-follow video tutorial with a written pattern too.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Peaches and Cream.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, and a “handmade” tag (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Uses basic stitches only.
![Blue and cream crochet mug rugs featuring the shell stitch.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/the-seaside-mug-rug-pattern.jpg.webp)
The Seaside Mug Rug Pattern from Desert Blossom Crafts
This quick and easy mug rug pattern features a pretty shell stitch design. An easy-to-follow video tutorial is included for this pattern.
SIZE: 4½” x 6½” (11.5 cm x 16.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.
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