This is a simple repeat pattern that I’ve designed (and tested) especially for the Ravellenic Games 2014.
Skill : Easy / advanced beginner ; will take max 6 hrs to complete.
All you should know ch, sc and sl-st. Additionally, you should know how to ‘whip st’ ends, and /or sc crochet together to join the mug hug.
The pattern has been tested and written using US terminology.

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This project has been tested using :
a) 4-ply acrylic fingering yarn, Oswal mills , abt 10 g / 42 yds ; 4 mm crochet hook ;

b) Bernat Handicrafter Cotton , 1 oz total or 60 yards ; H / 5.00 ; Gauge ;4 rows x 2 sets of esc’s = 1” ;
Comments : Clear instructions and photo tutorial ; took about 2 hrs ; Mug is about 3.5” high - so using the heavier yarn, started with ch 12 ;
Skill level by tester :intermediate or
advanced beginner

c) Regia Flusi Das Socken Monster (Blue) & 4ply from stash (green), 14g ÷ 2 = 7g each ; 4 mm crochet hook ;
Comments :Nice pattern, clear instructions, well explained , took about 3 hrs ;
Skill level by tester : Easy

d) Peter Pan 4-ply, almost 20g used ; 4 mm crochet hook;
Comments : Clear instructions & photo tutorial; took about 4 hrs ;
Skill level by tester : Advanced beginner

e) Fingering yarn ; 18 gms ; 4 mm crochet hook ;
Comments : Clear instructions and photos ; took a few hours ;
Skill level by tester : Easy

eventhome : 129
eventstash : 423
eventcolorwork : 171