The crochet mug rug is a must have right after the cup cozy! This quick and easy free crochet pattern is perfect for beginners and designed for all the coffee lovers in your life. Grab some scrap yarn and lets start making these stocking stuffers.

But first, what is a mug rug? When I looked it up, I was assuming it was a coaster that looked like a mini rug. I was partially correct. There are a few crochet patterns for coasters that look like rugs, but then I ventured over into the quilting universe and found out that a mug rug is not a coaster. Actually, a mug rug is designed to be a mini placemat that you can set your cup and a small snack on.