How to Create Crochet Checked Mug Rugs

Crochet checked mug rugs are the perfect touch to add warmth and coziness to your coffee routine. These charming little mats not only protect your surfaces but also bring a pop of style to your home. With their intricate checked patterns, they are a delightful way to showcase your crafting skills and add a personal touch to your space.

Easy

• Crochet Hook – H / 5.00 MM
• Yarn - Medium (4) Cotton 1 oz. of 2 colors of your choice (C1, C2)
• Yarn Needle

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (slst)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Change To (chgto)
• Back Loop Only (blo)
• Skip (sk)
• Space (sp)

4 X 6.5 Inches

Ch3 Counts as a dc

A. - You will change colors every 4th dc

Yo, pull through 1st 2 loops

B. - Yo with your next color and pull through the last 2 loops

C. - This gives you a neat and tidy color change.

RND 1: With C1, ch 14, dc in the 4th ch from the hook, 1 dc in the next 2 chs, chg to C2, 1 dc in the next 4 chs, chg to C1, 1 dc in the last 4 chs, turn, (12 dc)

RND 2: Chg to C2, ch3, 1 dc in the next 3 dc, chg to C1, 1 dc in the next 4 chs, chg to C2, 1 dc in the last 4 chs, turn, (12 dc)

RND 3: Chg to C1, ch3, 1 dc in the next 3 dc, chg to C2, 1 dc in the next 4 chs, chg to C1, 1 dc in the last 4 chs, turn, (12 dc)

RND 4: Chg to C2, ch3, 1 dc in the next 3 dc, chg to C1, 1 dc in the next 4 chs, chg to C2, 1 dc in the last 4 chs, turn, (12 dc)

RND 5 – RND 8: Repeat RND 3 – RND 4, alternating rows

RND 9: With C2, Turn, ch1, sc evenly on all 4 sides of the mug rug, stitch a sc, ch1, sc in each of the 4 corners, join to the 1^st sc with a slst,

RND 10: Chg to C1, cut off C2, working in the BLO, slst down the 1^st side of the mug rug, *slst, ch3, sk the next sc, sc in the next sc* repeat from * to * across the bottom of the mug rug, slst down the 2^nd side of the mug rug, *slst, ch3, sk the next sc, slst in the next sc* repeat from * to * across the top of the mug rug, join to the 1^st slst, tie off, weave in your ends.