Crochet this pretty mug rug for a housewarming gift for friends, and family. The simple coaster pattern comes in 2 sizes and is a perfect last-minute gift.

This crochet pattern is available for free on my website or you can download it here as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience. PDF includes picture tutorial.

Materials Needed:
1 skein #4 Caron Cotton Cakes yarn in “Lighthouse” (available exclusively at Michael’s)
-Approximately 55 yds for square coaster, or 65 yds for rectangle coaster
4mm hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers (Optional)
Yarn winder (Optional)

Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
BPhdc = back post half double crochet
BPsc = back post single crochet

Additional Terms:
Spike st = using relaxed tension, insert hook into front loop of stitch from previous row, draw up a loop, complete as you would a regular single crochet.
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sp/sps = space/spaces
sk = skip
prev = previous

Gauge:
14 sc in 4”, however, gauge is not particularly important for this project.

Measurements:
Square: 6 3/4” wide x 6 3/4” tall
Rectangular: 8 1/4” wide x 6 3/4” tall

Additional Notes:
-Ch 1 at beginning of row does not count as a stitch.
-The piece will curl a bit until you finish with the last round of shells. Using relaxed tension when making the spike stitches will reduce the amount of curl.
-Caron Cotton Cakes yarn is closer to a #3 weight. Trying to make this in another cotton such as Lily Sugar ‘n Cream will give you a much larger mug rug.
-A small picture tutorial is included at the bottom of this post to help you keep track of your rows and show you what they should look like.
-See pattern for more notes.