Create your own set of Chevron Stripe Mug Rugs with this intermediate-level crochet pattern! Perfect for adding a pop of color to your home decor or for quick gifts, these mug rugs are worked flat in vibrant stripes of colorwork. Originally published in Stash Busting Quickies Vol 1, the pattern is now available here on Moogly as well!
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Made in Worsted Weight Yarn
I'm a big fan of using 100% cotton yarns for anything for the kitchen or bath. They are colorful, washable, durable, and won't melt if you put a hot pan on it accidentally! So for this pattern I would now reach for Lily Sugar'n Cream. But it's a coaster, so really, and worsted or medium weight yarn should work - making this a wonderful stash buster!
Perfect for adding a pop of color to your home decor or for quick gifts, these mug rugs are worked flat - run through your stash, stock your craft fair table, and make them for fundraisers, gifts, and more!
Includes Written Instructions, a Chart, and More!
Whether you prefer following written instructions or charts, this pattern includes both options along with a helpful video tutorial for the stitch pattern. Want to make it a set? Check out the Bright Chevron Placemats, Bright Chevron Dishcloth, and Bright Chevron Borderless Blanket!
Chevron Stripe Mug Rugs
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US-I, 5.5 mm hook, Furls
35 yds Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie (4 - Medium; 100% cotton: 153 yds / 140 m, 3½ oz/100 g)
Colorways Shown: Royal and Loofa
This yarn is discontinued. Recommended Substitute: Lily Sugar'n Cream
Gauge: 14 sts and 12 rows = 4” [10 cm]
Size: 4¼” [11 cm] wide by 4½” [11.5 cm] long excluding fringe
HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS
Chevron Stripe Mug Rug Tutorial
Chevron Stripe Stitch Pattern Tutorial
SPECIAL STITCH
Tr2tog (treble 2 together): Yo twice and insert hook in first indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo twice and insert hook in second indicated stitch, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
NOTES
This pattern uses 2 active loops, one for each color of yarn.
Use a marker to secure the loop you are not currently using so the previous row does not unravel.
Chevron Stripe Mug Rugs Charted Instructions
Chevron Stripe Mug Rugs Written Instructions
Row 1 (RS): With first color, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, *ch 1, skip next ch, sc in each next 3 ch; repeat from * to end, turn. (12 sc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st to end, turn. (15 dc) Remove hook from loop and place marker (pm) in open first color loop.
Row 3: Join next color with sc in first st, working in front of previous row, tr in first skipped ch of foundation row, skip next st, sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st, *tr2tog in previous skipped ch of foundation row and next skipped ch of foundation row, skip next st, sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st; repeat from * to last 2 sts, tr in last skipped ch of foundation row, sc in last st; turn.
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st to end, turn. Remove hook from loop and pm in open second color loop.
Row 5: Insert hook and remove marker in open loop of first color, ch 3, sc in first st of previous row, working in front of previous row, tr in first skipped dc of row below previous row, skip next st, sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st, *tr2tog in previous skipped dc of row below and next skipped dc of row below, skip next st, sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st; repeat from * until 2 sts remain, tr in last skipped dc of row below, sc in last st; turn.
Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st to end, turn. Remove hook from loop and pm in open loop.
Row 7 - 12: Repeat rows 5 and 6, alternating between colors every 2 rows. After Row 12, fasten off second color.
Row 13: Insert hook and remove marker in open loop first color, ch 3, sc in first st of previous row, working in front of previous row, tr in first skipped dc of row below previous row, skip next st, sc in next 3 sts, *tr2tog in previous skipped dc of row below and next skipped dc of row below, skip next st, sc in each of next 3 sts; repeat from * to last 2 sts, tr in last skipped dc of row below, sc in last st.
FINISHING
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Fringes: (optional)
Cut 40 pcs of yarn approximately 6” [15 cm] each, and attach fringes to mug rug in 5 groups of 4 strands evenly spaced across each end of Rug as follows:
Fold group of 4 strands at center. Use hook to pull center of strands through edge st, then pull ends of strands through the resulting loop and pull until tight.
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