Learn mosaic crochet by making this beginner-friendly Mosaic Mug Rug pattern. If you love colourwork but hate carrying yarn and changing colours, you will love this crochet pattern! Adding Fringe eliminates having ends to weave. Includes a video tutorial.
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Learning mosaic crochet and creating mosaic charts has become a new and exciting adventure for me. I love how simple this technique is and the beautiful patterns you can create with it. I’m thrilled to teach you mosaic crochet and inspire you to get creating beautiful mosaic pieces!
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This Mosaic Mug Rug pattern is a perfect introduction to mosaic crochet. It’s a small project, so it works up quickly and can build your confidence right away. The pattern is simple to memorize and includes a video on my YouTube channel.
Choose colours to match your home decor. Use them as a crochet coaster or to place hot items. They are a handy item to have on hand, making perfect gifts or selling a set at craft markets.
So lets go over the basics. Uou will need to know how to chain, make a double crochet, and single crochet stitch.
How to read a Mosaic Crochet Chart:
The chart is read from right to left for each row. Rows are worked in alternating colours, as indicated on the left column. The entire row is worked in colour stated. Ignore the colours displayed in each box; this shows how the pattern will look; you will not change colour throughout a row. A blank box indicates you will work a sc in the blo. A box marked with an X indicates working a drop-down double crochet. Work a single crochet through both loops for the first and last stitch of a row. When working mosaic crochet in rows, you will cut the yarn at the end of every row.
You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF get it on Ravelry or Etsy. Digital Interactive pattern on Ribblr.
Mosaic Mug Rug – Free Crochet Pattern
The pattern is written in Standard American Terms
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn Requirements:
Dishie from WeCrochet – Shown in White (A), Mint (B), Silver (B) and Kenai (B) – 100% Cotton (190yds/100g)
One Size:
Colour A – 25 yards
Colour B – 20 yards
Crochet Hook Requirements:
Gauge:
8 sts and 8 rows equal to 2″ in mosaic pattern
Additional Supplies:
Scissors
Optional Steamer
Abbreviations:
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Rep – Repeat
RS- Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Special Stitches:
Drop-down Dc – Drop-Down Double Crochet – Work a double crochet in the front loop of stitch 2 rows below.
Finished Measurements:
5.5″ x 5″ – not including fringe
Watch on YouTube
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Instructions:
Notes:
Video tutorial on YouTube. The starting chain is worked in multiples of 4 plus 2. For every row, begin with a chain 1 and work a single crochet in the first st—chain 1 at the end of every row and cut yarn.
Mug Rug:
Row 1 (RS): With A, ch 22, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, cut A—21 sts.
Row 2 (RS): With B, ch 1 and join, 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, to last st, 1 sc in last st, ch 1, cut B.
Refer to mosaic chart
Row 3: With A, ch 1 and join, 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the blo of next st, 1 drop down dc in the flo of next st 2 rows below, *1 sc in the blo of next 3 sts, 1 drop down dc in the flo of next st 2 rows below; rep from * across to last 2 sts, 1 sc in the blo of next st, 1 sc in last st, ch 1, cut A.
Row 4: With B, ch 1 and join, ch 1, 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the blo of each of next 3 sts, *1 drop down dc in the flo of next st 2 rows below, 1 sc in the blo of next 3 sts; rep from * across to last st, 1 sc in last st, ch 1, cut B.
Rows 5-19: Rep Row 3 & 4, ending on Row 3.
Row 20: With A, ch 1 and join, 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the blo of each st across to last st, 1 sc in last st, ch 1, cut A.
Fringe:
Cut 20 strands of colour A, 7″ in length. Cut 18 strands of colour B, 7″ in length. Attach fringe by inserting the crochet hook through the rug, folding fringe in half, and pulling folded end-through. Insert fringe ends through the loop and pull to tighten. Trim ends. A steamer helps to flatten pieces and trim them evenly.
I hope you enjoy this Mosaic Mug Rug Crochet Pattern! You can purchase the Ad-free PDF HERE.
Make sure to check out our beginner tutorial on how to work Mosaic Crochet in the Round
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