This is a pattern overview, not a full tutorial. Chrissy of OffTheHookByChrissy created this seasonal mug rug with a leaf outline, a stem, and picot details. The source describes it as an easy-level project. For the complete pattern and its original instructions, visit the original designer’s pattern and instructions. Refer to that page for the full sequence and any instruction questions.
Dimensions
The source lists the finished leaf as 8 inches from tip to tip and 3 1/2 inches across the center. These measurements can help you judge whether the shape suits your mug and the surface where you plan to place it. The source does not provide gauge information or directions for adjusting the finished size, so the listed dimensions are the available size reference.
Supplies needed
The listed materials are medium weight 4 acrylic yarn and an I/9, 5.50 mm crochet hook. The referenced Hobby Lobby Soft Secret skein is described as 100% acrylic, 6 oz (170 g), and 300 yd (275 m). The approximate amount used for one leaf is 3 yards. The creator notes that cotton can be a choice for moisture wicking, but used acrylic for its available colors and sheen. The approximate project amount is distinct from the full skein weight and yardage.
- Hobby Lobby Soft Secret, medium weight 4, 100% acrylic yarn. Listed skein: 6 oz (170 g), 300 yd (275 m); approximately 3 yards per leaf.
- I/9 crochet hook, 5.50 mm.
The overview’s supply list does not name a yarn needle or stitch markers as required materials. Check the original instructions for the creator’s complete pattern notes rather than treating unlisted tools as part of the specified supply list.
Abbreviations
The pattern uses US crochet terminology. Its shorthand includes the basic stitches, the two puff-stitch terms, and common directions used in written patterns. Keep this key nearby while reading the linked instructions, particularly when a repeat or space is mentioned.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch, sl st | chain, slip stitch |
| sc, hdc, dc | single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet |
| yo | yarn over |
| beg ps, ps | beginning puff stitch, puff stitch |
| rep, beg, sp | repeat, beginning, space |
Special stitches
The pattern defines a beginning puff, a regular puff, and a picot. The two puff definitions differ in how many loop-building repetitions they call for, while the picot forms a small pointed detail. Follow the original definitions for the exact sequence and placement in the project.
Beg puff stitch
The beginning puff starts with chain 2. The source then describes drawing up loops in the designated stitch three times, pulling yarn through the loops on the hook, and chaining once to close the puff. The loop height is described in relation to the starting chain. This is a summary, so use the linked pattern for the precise wording while working.
Puff stitch
For the regular puff, the source calls for four repetitions of the loop-building sequence in the designated stitch, followed by a yarn-over pull-through of the loops on the hook and a closing chain. It describes the loop height in relation to chain 2. Consult the original stitch definition for its exact execution rather than changing that wording based on this overview.
Picot
The picot definition uses a chain of 3, attached beneath the front loop and second leg of the single crochet just made. This creates the small point used along the leaf’s shaped edges. The original page includes a reference image for the attachment point, which can help clarify placement alongside its written instructions.
Notes
The pattern’s notes establish how to read its starting chains and repeats. Chains 2 and 3 at the beginning of a round count as stitches, while chain 1 does not. Square brackets mark instructions to repeat as directed, and the source says round stitch totals are shown in bold. These conventions are useful to note before following the rounds.
At a high level, the leaf begins with a small ring and is worked through six rounds. Double crochet and puff stitches develop the center, while chain spaces and varied stitch heights shape the outline. A chain-9 section forms the stem, and the final round uses picots and slip stitches to finish the edge and stem area. This construction summary is not a substitute for the complete pattern.
- Use the listed 8-inch tip-to-tip and 3 1/2-inch center measurements as the source’s finished-size reference.
- Allow approximately 3 yards of the listed yarn for one leaf, noting that this is an estimate from the source.
- Keep the abbreviation key and starting-chain conventions in view when reading the rounds.
- Refer to the original instructions for the exact stitch placements and round-by-round sequence.
For more seasonal table crochet ideas, see the Fall Pumpkin Coaster Crochet Pattern - Get Festive: Pattern Overview and the Fall Table Runner: Pattern Overview.
