Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 15 dc in ring; join with a slip st to top of ch-316 sts.

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in same st as joining, [2 dc in next dc] 15 times; join with a slip st to top of ch-332 sts. Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in same st as joining, dc in next dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc] 15 times; join with a slip st to top of ch-348 sts. Fasten off. Weave in ends. TIP The gauge or finished measurement for a circular item made in the round is usually given as a diameter. When measuring, place your ruler straight across the exact center of the ring and measure across the rounds on both sides of the center. BLUE MUG MAT With B, ch 15. Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn14 sc.

1. Mug Mats
Mug Mats measure approximately 4 square or 4 in diameter. RED HEART 4-Medium Weight Yarn. Amount: 1 Skein of A, B or C. COLOR A 330 Linen B 380 Windsor Blue C 631 Light Sage PRODUCT Super Saver

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc and in each sc across; turn. Rows 3-17: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off. Weave in ends. TIP Fabric crocheted in rows has a tendency to curl at the corners. Use your hair dryer to flatten the fabric without harming the yarn: roll the corner in the opposite direction of the curl, hold in place and blow warm air over the area with the hair dryer set at a medium setting. GREEN MUG MAT With C, ch 5; join with a slip st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 3, [3 dc in ring, ch 3] 3 times; join with a slip st to top of ch-34 groups of 3 dc separated by a ch-3. Rnd 2: Slip st in next 2 dc and into ch-3 space, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in same space, ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next ch-3 space, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to top of ch-3. Rnd 3: Slip st in next 2 dc and into ch-3 space, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in same space, ch 1,

Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]. Yarn needle. GAUGES: Linen Mat: 3 rnds = 4 across; Blue Mat: 14 sc = 4; 17 rows = 4; Green Mat: 3 rnds = 4 across. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauges. LINEN MUG MAT With A, ch 5; join with a slip st to form a ring.

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3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next ch-3 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off. Weave in ends. TIP Turn this mug mat into a placemat or even an afghan by making several and sewing them together. Try fastening off at the end of each round and starting the next round with a new color by attaching the yarn in the ch-3 space.

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