Mystic Forest Mug Rug & Coaster Set Free Pattern

Mystic Forest Mug Rug & Coaster Set Free Pattern

Bring the enchanting allure of the forest to your table with this Mystic Forest Mug Rug & Coaster Set. Featuring intricate leaf motifs and a rich, earthy color palette, this set adds a touch of nature's magic to your home. Perfect for beginners, this project combines knitting and crochet techniques to create a beautiful and functional addition to your decor.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in forest green, moss, and bark brown
• Needles: US Size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
• Hook: Size G (4mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Step-by-Step Instructions

Mug Rug

1. Cast on 40 stitches using the forest green yarn.
2. Work the following rows:
   • Rows 1-4: Knit each stitch across the row.
   • Row 5: Knit 2 stitches, then *yarn over (yo), knit 2 together (k2tog); repeat from * until you have 2 stitches left, then knit 2.
   • Row 6: Purl each stitch across the row.
3. Repeat Rows 5 and 6 until the piece measures 8 inches in length.
4. Bind off all stitches to finish the mug rug.

Coaster

1. Using the moss yarn, create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 double crochets (dc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the chain 3. (You should have 12 dc total.)
3. Round 2: Chain 3, then work 2 dc in the same stitch. Continue to work 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (You should have 24 dc total.)
4. Round 3: Chain 1, then single crochet (sc) in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.
5. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Leaf Motif

1. With the bark brown yarn, chain 10.
2. Row 1: Single crochet (sc) in the 2nd chain from the hook, half double crochet (hdc) in the next chain, double crochet (dc) in the next 5 chains, half double crochet (hdc) in the next chain, and single crochet (sc) in the last chain.
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Attach the leaf motifs to the mug rug and coaster as desired using the long tail left from the leaf motif.
2. Weave in all ends to ensure a neat finish.

Enjoy your beautiful Mystic Forest Mug Rug & Coaster Set, perfect for adding a touch of nature to your home decor!