Mug Rugs

Knitted Mug Rugs by I LOVE MY BLANKET

What Is Being Made

These are small knitted mug rugs designed as functional table setting accessories. Each mug rug measures approximately 5"-6" (12.5-15 cm) wide by 6"-7" (15-17.5 cm) long, making them ideal for protecting surfaces under mugs, cups, and small plates. The finished pieces are created using loop yarn, which gives them a distinctive textured appearance suitable for both personal use and commercial production.

Craft and Technique

This is a knitting project classified as beginner skill level, making it accessible to new knitters. The pattern uses straightforward knitting techniques appropriate for crafters just starting their knitting journey. The use of super chunky loop yarn allows for quick project completion and visible stitch definition, which is ideal for beginners learning to recognize their stitches and gauge.

Stitches and Construction

The pattern calls for 56 stitches as the base for each mug rug, with approximately 60 stitches of loop yarn recommended to allow extra material for cutting open loops and securing yarn ends. This stitch count creates a compact rectangular fabric appropriate for the intended finished dimensions.

Materials and Yarn

The mug rugs are made using super chunky loop yarn. The pattern is brand-flexible and works with various loop yarn options, including Lion Brand Crayola Off The Hook (shown in 'Magenta') and Red Heart Loop-It (shown in 'Gray-vy'). Loop yarn is a specialty yarn type featuring pre-formed loops, which eliminates the need for traditional stitching techniques and creates textured, dimensional finished pieces with minimal effort.

Pattern Details

This is an original design by I LOVE MY BLANKET/Reena Belford, offered as a free downloadable PDF pattern. Products created from this pattern are permitted for both personal and commercial use, provided proper credit is given to the designer.