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USA Mug Rug
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Lily Sugar 'n Cream Solids
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Product Description
Looking for a festive project to use up your scrap yarn? The crochet USA Mug Rug pattern is a fast and fun make to amp up the USA spirit for your 4th of July parties.
You will love how quickly you can whip up a set of these mug rugs, and they’re the perfect size to hold your favorite beverage and cookie of choice!
This oversized, rectangular coaster pattern is made using beginner stitches - single crochet and double crochet. The color changes are easy, and beginners can use the step-by-step photo tutorial for a goof-proof way to make these mug rugs.
The premium PDF pattern includes written instructions and a photo tutorial with closeups of each step, including how to cross-stitch the letters. There is also a colored chart to show you where to put the letters.
USA Mug Rug Crochet Pattern
What is Being Made
The USA Mug Rug is a small decorative table setting accessory designed by Remington Lane Crochet. This beginner-friendly crochet project creates a functional mug rug approximately 4.25" x 5" in finished dimensions. The piece features a patriotic color scheme using worsted weight cotton yarn in Dazzle Blue, White, and Red, with optional lettering added through cross-stitch embellishment after the crocheted base is complete.
Techniques Used
This crochet pattern employs fundamental techniques suitable for beginners. The construction begins with a foundation single crochet base, establishing the initial row of stitches. The pattern uses standard row-by-row crochet construction with turning chains between rows. An optional fringe finish can be added to enhance the edges. Lettering details are created using cross-stitching with yarn and a yarn needle applied directly onto the finished crocheted surface, allowing for personalization and decorative text work.
Stitches Used
- Foundation Single Crochet (fsc): Creates the initial foundation row of 16 stitches, or alternatively, a chain-17 foundation can be used
- Single Crochet (sc): The primary stitch used throughout the piece for creating the fabric base
- Double Crochet (dc): Incorporated into the pattern structure for varied texture
- Chain (ch): Used as turning chains between rows; chain 1 at the beginning of single crochet rows and chain 2 at the beginning of double crochet rows
Materials
This project uses worsted weight cotton yarn, specifically Lily Sugar'n Cream brand. The color palette consists of three colors: Dazzle Blue (Color A, 15 yards), White (Color B, 25 yards), and Red (Color C, 10 yards). An H-8 (5mm) crochet hook is required for working with this yarn weight. Additional materials include scissors for cutting yarn and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and creating the optional cross-stitch lettering. The gauge measures approximately 13 stitches x 14 rows over a 4" square, though the pattern notes that precise gauge is not critical for this project's success.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Featured Products: | Lily Sugar 'n Cream Solids |
| Pages: | 10 |
| Designer: | Remington Lane Crochet |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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