Crochet Mug Rug
Patterns

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.