Modular Mug Rugs

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MODULAR MUG RUGS is a collection of coasters packed with modular knitting skills. Designed in stripes and garter stitch with applied icord edging, these DK weight coasters are classy and functional. Pattern PDF includes 5 options, each using different skills. Photo tutorials are included for each design option.

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YARN
This design uses DK weight yarn, or fingering weight yarn held doubled. Each mug rug uses approximately 54-62 yd / 47-57 m (22-25 g).

Knit Picks Swish DK, 100% Superwash Merino, 123 yd / 112 m per 50 g, or similar DK weight yarn in 2 or more colors, is a great option for this design.

GAUGE & NEEDLES
22 stitches & 44 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch knit flat, blocked
US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needles, minimum length 24” / 60 cm or size needed to get gauge

DIMENSIONS
Width: 4.5” / 11.5 cm
Length: 7” / 18 cm

Individual components differ, but overall size is the same for each style.

TECHNIQUES
Provisional cast-on, picking up stitches, modular joining, cable cast-on, icord bind-off in the round.

PATTERN ATTRIBUTES
This is a written pattern with photo and video tutorials.

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Tech editing: Bronwyn Hahn
Test knitting: Kim R.

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