A free pattern & tutorial for a coaster/mug rug.
Pattern has not been tested, so please let me know if you find any errors or if something is unclear.

Yarn: Any 2 or 3 colors of wool yarn (sport to worsted weight or heavier)
Hook: US I /9 -5.5mm (or whatever size you desire)
Finished size: Bear Motif (un-felted)-5 ¼ inches wide-ears 1 ½ inches wide; Circle motif (un-felted) 3 ¾ inches wide. Small felt circle is about 2 inches wide. (Felting did not shrink mine much).
Note: No joining rounds necessary-use a stitchmarker or piece of yarn to mark beginning of rnds.

Supplies needed:
-A few yards of wool yarn in 3 colors, and/or felt
-Felt for backing
-6-stranded embroidery floss/thread
-Buttons or beads may be used for the eyes instead of embroidery if you wish
-Sewing needle
-Rubber gloves for felting in hot water