I’ve recently had new floors laid in my kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. Its been very exciting to watch the old become new again with a freshness and beauty that I’ve waited on for a while. With that being said, the decor in the bathroom needed changing, and I wanted to spend my money wisely so a simple crochet rug was the perfect spot to save money in the bathroom.
The tile is a mixture of brown and cream colors mixed, so I needed to choose a neutral color to match. I had bought 3 large skeins of Lily Sugar’n Cream (the kind on the spool) a while back and never had used them. I pulled 2 down from the shelf, got my J hook and sat down to start the rug. I definitely wanted it to be strong so using 2 strands should help.
I know I’m showing the rug to you everywhere but the bathroom but the lighting in my house isn’t the best and photographing it this way is my only option. When I took the rug outside, the one in the grass showed the texture of the stitches well but not the size. Hmmmm…..the pool. I laid the rug down it gave me a great idea of making another one but with vibrant colors for the pool. What do you think? Anyway, here’s the pictures of the rug. I hope you will enjoy it.
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Simple Crochet Rug Pattern Instructions
Supplies:
1. Hook: I/5.5 and J/6.0
2. Yarn: I used Sugar’n Cream Cotton Yarn – I used approximately 1400-1500 yds of yarn.
3. Tapestry Needle for sewing in the ends
Gauge: Gauge is not really important with this project because you can make the rug as big or small as you would like. The finished rug measures approximately 40″ x 20″.
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sl st – slip st
st – stitches
Ch multiples of 8 plus 3 (I chained 112 +3)
Begin with J-Hook using 2 strands of yarn.
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, *ch 3, skip next 3 ch, dc in next 5 ch,* repeat from *to* across, ending with dc in each of last 3 ch, turn
Row 2: Ch 3 (Counts as first dc here and throughout the pattern), dc in next 2 dc, * working over next ch-3 loop, work 3 dc in corresponding center ch st below**, dc in next 5 dc*, repeat from *to* ending last repeat at ** dc in next 2 dc, dc in top of 3rd ch, turn
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, *ch 3, skip next 3 dc, dc in next 5 dc*, repeat from *to* across to within last dc and turning ch, dc in next dc, dc in top of 3rd ch, turn.
Row 4: ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, *working over next ch-3 loop, work 3 dc in corresponding center dc 2 rows below, dc in next 5 dc*, repeat from *to* across to within last dc and turning ch, dc in next dc, dc in top of 3rd ch, turn
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *ch 3, skip next 3 dc, dc in next 5 dc*, repeat from *to* across to within last 2 dc and turning ch, dc in next 2 dc, dc in top of 3rd ch, turn
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *working over next ch-3 loop, work 3 dc in corresponding center dc 2 rows below**, dc in next 5 dc*, repeat from *to* ending last repeat at **, dc in next 2 dc, dc in top of 3rd ch, turn
Repeat Rows 3-6 until you have reached your desired size. Do not cut your yarn. Begin the instructions for the edging.
Edging:
Begin edging using the I-Hook. It will tighten your edging and make a nice finish. For my rug, I had 112 stitches for the length on each side, and 60 stitches on the short sides for a total of 344 stitches around. Keep in mind if your rug is a different size or you are using one strand of yarn, your total stitch count may not be the same as mine.
Round 1: Once you finish your last row, 3 sc in the corner, sc evenly down the side, 3 sc in the corner, sc in next 3 sc, *3 hdc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc*, repeat *to* across to within last 3 sc, sc in next 3 sc, 3 sc in corner, sc evenly down the side, sc in each dc across, join by sl st to first sc in corner.
Round 2: ch 1 and sc in same sp, *3 sc in center corner st, sc across until next corner*, Repeat *to* around, join by sl st to first sc.
Round 3-4: Repeat Round 2, Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Here is an image to help understand Round 1 and using the 3 hdc stitches.
I hope you will enjoy this pattern! Have a great day. Be blessed.
Kathy
Kathy – I made this rug for my bathroom and I get so many compliments!!! It washes well and looks so nice. Your pattern was easy to follow and did not take very long! It is just so kind of you to release so many free patterns . . . I don’t know how you do it! — Darlene P.
Does anyone know if this rug washes up well. I plan to use it as a bath mat.
I’ve washed mine and it did fine. Gentle cycle and flat to dry.
Hi again Kathy! Stopped in 3rd row. Hands still bothering me. They get numb if I knit or crohet too much. So. I started a 2nd rug to make sure I am doing the pattern correctly. Everyone loves them so far. I am still concerned about open sections in 1st row. Will push on. Wish me luck!
I need these in several rooms! Thank you!
That looks great. I’m looking for a placemat pattern and I think if I used a smaller hook it would be really nice.
That rug is to beautiful to be walked on!
I love this pattern!!! I have been wanting to start making rugs! This is perfect!
Very pretty!
have you tried this with a size k hook anyone? it looks tight to me. i have a hand injury and i don’t know if i can make a j hook work. just wondering.
thanks.
Teece,
It is tight. I haven’t tried with a K hook but other than it being bigger, (unless you adjust your beginning chain), it should be fine.
Kathy
hi kathy,
i have started your rug pattern. 2 stands of cotton is not too bad. if it does twist up a bit i undo it. i think it will be lovely. thank you very much for sharing this pattern. you have helped me in more ways than you know. it is so nice to be crocheting again!! i will take a picture when i am done. it might be quite colorful. i am using what i have here at home for the first try. the j hook is good. i have to make sure with every stitch that i have both strands though.
the other thing. i did NOT go through both loops of the chain. was i supposed to?? thanks.
I always do, but I think it will be fine if you didn’t. No worries.
You have just made my day, and I can’t wait to see your rug!!!
hi kathy. well i finished the first row successfully!! i started the 2nd row. just want to check 2 things. in the chain 3 space the double crochets go into the middle chain of the 3 NOT into the chain 3 space right? the next thing – the chain 3 spaces are big in that base row. will those be filled in a bit when i finish and do the border? thanks.
it is slow going. my hand is very sore. i fell a few years back and had surgery on my thumb. so i have to take every other day off to rest it. thanks.
Teece,
You are right that your dc goes in the middle of the chain below the ch-3 space.
hi kathy.
moving slowly ahead. i am at the end of row 3. i have 2 dc and 1 chain 3 left to crochet into. i have just finished 5 dc in a row. the directions say to continue but i seem to be off – how many should i have left? i know this is a hard question. i did take a picture. not sure how to attach it to you. is there an email address i can send the pic to? my gage is a smidge off. 46 inches instead of 40. but. i am not caring about that. this is my first project after a long break. i am thinking of just doing the 3 dc and having a total of 8 and seeing if it fits in with the next row before i undo anything.
it all seemed to be going so well. even with 6 dogs taking the yarn and running off in every direction. i swear they are worse than the ONE cat i had years ago lol.
thanks,
I’ve been lookiing for a simple rectangular rug pattern. The texture of yours is great. And I think you’re spot on to make a colorful one for poolside!
Love this, can’t wait to make one…do you have a video to go with this showing the steps? Or do you know what the name of the pattern or stitch is?
I don’t have a video Karen. I’m sorry.
Beautiful design, I love your rug!
Thank you for sharing this pattern would be done pretty as a blanket also
I soooo like this!!! On my to-do list.
I love this sooo much!!!!! I cant wait to make one!!