If you've been looking for a quick crochet project that's equal parts cozy and cute, you're going to love the Polar Bearskin Mug Rug! This charming coaster is a fun little make that works up fast with just a bit of yarn, making it perfect for stash busting, gift giving, or adding a touch of whimsy to your coffee table. No matter the weather, this playful mug rug is ready to keep your favorite cuppa company all year long. Get the pattern here on Moogly!
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Originally Part of the Stashbusting Quickies Collection
This pattern was originally published in 2021, as part of a collection of holiday-themed patterns that I created with my friend and fellow designer Marly Bird! This collection is no longer available, so after polling the Moogly Community Group, we're now sharing it right here on the blog for free!
Why You’ll Love the Polar Bearskin Mug Rug
One of my favorite things about the Polar Bearskin Mug Rug is how much personality it has for such a quick project! Made with super fuzzy Bernat Pipsqueak, it has the perfect texture to really bring the "bearskin" look to life - while staying completely vegan and animal-friendly, of course! At just about 25 yards, it's a fantastic stash buster, and small enough to crochet year-round, no matter the actual season.
Because it works up so quickly, it's easy to make a whole set for holiday entertaining or to tuck into gift baskets, stockings, or stack up for teacher gifts or craft fairs. It's a fun conversation starter, a practical coaster that helps protect your table, and a lighthearted "luxury" addition to your décor that's sure to put a smile on your face!
Polar Bearskin Mug Rug
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US-I, 5.5 mm hook or as needed to get gauge - Furls Streamline
25 yds Bernat Pipsqueak (5-bulky; 100% polyester, 101 yds/92 m, 3.5 oz/100 g)
Colorway Shown: Whitey White
Safety Eyes and Nose or Buttons or Embroidery Thread
Gauge: 10 dc = 4” [10 cm]
Size: 7” [18 cm] wide by 7” [18 cm] long
HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS
Bobble (See Special Stitch Below for exact st used)
Extending a Row with Foundation Stitches
FDC - Foundation Double Crochet
NOTES:
Crocheting with textured yarn can be challenging. Use your fingers to find your stitches and feel for where to insert your hook.
Ch 2 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch throughout.
SPECIAL STITCH
Bobble: * Yarn over hook, insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * twice more in same stitch indicated, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook.
Polar Bearskin Mug Rug Instructions
LEG #1
Row 1: Ch 2, skip ch closest to hook, 4 dc in last ch; fasten off and set aside. (4 dc)
LEG #2 and BODY
Row 1: Ch 2, skip ch closest to hook, 4 dc in last ch; turn. (4 dc)
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each dc across, ch 2, dc in each dc of Leg #1; turn. (8 dc, 2 ch)
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in each dc to ch-2 sp, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in each dc across; turn. (10 dc)
Rows 4 and 5: Ch 2, dc in each dc across; turn.
Row 6: Ch 5, skip 2 chs closest to the hook, dc in next 3 chs, dc in each dc of previous row, 3 fdc; turn. (16 dc)
Row 7: Ch 1, hdc in first dc, dc in next 14 dc, hdc in last dc; fasten off and set aside. (14 dc, 2 hdc)
HEAD
Row 1: Ch 2, skip ch closest to hook, 6 dc in last ch; turn. (6 dc)
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each dc across; turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts, bobble in next st, sc in last st; fasten off leaving a long tail.
FINISHING
Step 1: Add safety eyes or buttons to head.
Step 2: Use long tail of head to sew last row of head to center of last row of body. Weave in all ends.
I hope you enjoy making and using the Polar Bearskin Mug Rug! If you share on socials, I would love to see it! You can always tag me @mooglyblog!
The Fine Print
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