Crochet Flower Mug Rug Tutorial

The Crochet Flower Mug Rug is the perfect way to add a touch of charm and functionality to your daily coffee or tea routine. This adorable rug, adorned with intricate crochet flowers, not only protects your table from drips and spills but also adds a lovely decorative element to your space. The dainty flowers bring a cheerful and cozy vibe, making your morning cup of coffee even more enjoyable. Whether you're enjoying a solo moment of relaxation or hosting a small gathering with friends, this mug rug is sure to bring smiles and warmth to your cozy coffee nook. It's a simple yet delightful addition that shows off your love for handmade crafts and adds a personal touch to your home decor.

Materials Needed

For this project you’ll need:

• HOOK: 5 mm hook or size H hook for the US
• YARN: I used worsted weight yarn, 4 ply US, 10 ply AU

Size Details

Measuring from one flower tip to the other, the rug is 8 inches or 20 ½ cms wide and length is 5 ½ inches or 14 cms. If this is too big for you, then you can change to a smaller hook size, or do fewer rows in the middle section.

Abbreviations

• ch = Chain
• sl st = Slip Stitch
• beg = beginning
• SC = Single Crochet
• DC = Double Crochet
• YO = Yarn Over
• PS = Puff stitch

Repeat what’s in between * for the rest of the row.

Making the 6 Petal Puff Flower

To Start:

ch 4, sl st into beginning ch to form a loop.

Round 1

ch 1 and sc 12 in loop, sl st into beginning st.

Round 2

ch 3, start your puff stitch in the same stitch, YO and draw up 3 times for the first part of the stitch (7 loops on hook). Then YO and draw up 3 times in the next stitch (13 loops on hook). Pull through all 13 loops. Ch 3, sl st into the same st.

Then sl st into next and ch 3. Repeat the next PS petal. Finish the first flower. You should have 6 petals. Sl st in the last st and ch 1, cut yarn. Then continue to make your next flower.

Create 3 of your petals and on the fourth you will need to make a connection. Start your fourth petal as usual, but after pulling through all 13 loops of your PS, grab your other flower that you made.

Connect using only 2 petals, making sure to leave the top and bottom petal alone, just connect to the two middle ones. To make the connection, you will use the larger of the two connections, the left one, on the top back connections of the petal. Sl st through this loop and the one on your hook.

Then ch 3 and sl st into the same stitch as Puff Stitch to finish the petal as normal. Repeat this for your next petal as well. The 6th and final petal will be made without any connections, just complete the petal.

Finishing Up

ch 1 and fasten off.

Now that all 3 are connected, you can tell that one side of the flowers is more textured and the other side is puffy. This is the front and back sides.

Time to Make the Coaster

Row 1

Grab your next color and with the flowers facing the front side with the texture, you want to grab the ch 3 to the side of the PS to attach. Sc twice in this space. Then SC into the tip of the flower, then your 4th SC goes into the next ch 3 space of the flower petal.

Now you will do 3 DC’s. The first one is crocheted into the next ch 3 space of your next petal. Then the next DC is crocheted into the space that was created when you connected your two flowers. And the final DC goes into the ch 3 of the next flower’s 1st petal.

Continuing Rows

Repeat this until you reach the last flower’s top petal, giving you 18 stitches in total.

Ch 1 and turn.

Row 2

SC in all 18 sts. Ch 3 and turn.

Row 3

The ch 3 counts as the first stitch. DC in the rest of 17 sts. Ch 1 and turn.

Rows 4 – 11

SC in all 18 sts. After your last row 11, ch 3 and turn.

Row 12

The ch 3 counts as the first stitch. DC in the rest of 17 sts. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 13

SC in all 18 sts, then ch 1, and cut your yarn. Leave enough yarn to be hidden with a tapestry needle.

Now create your next set of 3 flowers. Repeat rows 1 and 2. Then cut your yarn, leaving a long tail to use for sewing.

Final Assembly

Line up your pieces where the flowers are facing the same way. You can place a marker on the opposite side of the row to help keep your stitches lined up and straight. Then thread your tapestry needle with the long tail you left and sew using the whip stitch to connect the two pieces.

Go under both loops when sewing so your piece will not have a stripe running along the back. Then hide your tails and enjoy your mug rug!