Sunlit Mosaic Round Floor Rug Free Pattern

Sunlit Mosaic Round Floor Rug Free Pattern

Introduction

Bring warmth and artistry to your living space with the Sunlit Mosaic Round Floor Rug. This unique design combines vibrant colors and intricate textures to create a stunning centerpiece for any room. Perfect for beginners, this crochet pattern will guide you through each step to create a beautiful, handmade rug that will brighten up your home.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Bulky weight cotton yarn in five colors:
  • Sunflower Yellow
  • Terracotta
  • Deep Teal
  • Ivory
  • Olive Green
• Hook: 9.0 mm (M/N) crochet hook
• Gauge: 4 rounds = 6 inches in diameter

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed instructions to create your Sunlit Mosaic Round Floor Rug:

1. Round 1: With sunflower yellow, make a magic ring. Chain 2 (this counts as your first double crochet), and then work 11 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the chain 2. You should have a total of 12 dc.
2. Round 2: Chain 2, then work 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 2. You should have 24 dc.
3. Round 3: Switch to terracotta yarn. Chain 2, then *1 dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 2. You should have 36 dc.
4. Round 4: Chain 2, then *1 dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 2. You should have 48 dc.
5. Round 5: Switch to deep teal yarn. Chain 2, then *1 dc in the next 3 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 2. You should have 60 dc.
6. Round 6: Chain 2, then *1 dc in the next 4 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 2. You should have 72 dc.
7. Round 7: Switch to ivory yarn. Chain 2, then *1 dc in the next 5 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 2. You should have 84 dc.
8. Round 8: Chain 2, then *1 dc in the next 6 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 2. You should have 96 dc.
9. Round 9: Switch to olive green yarn. Chain 2, then *1 dc in the next 7 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 2. You should have 108 dc.
10. Round 10: Chain 2, then *1 dc in the next 8 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 2. You should have 120 dc.
11. Round 11: Switch back to sunflower yellow yarn. Chain 2, then *1 dc in the next 9 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 2. You should have 132 dc.
12. Round 12: Chain 2, then *1 dc in the next 10 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 2. You should have 144 dc.

Once you have completed Round 12, fasten off your yarn and weave in any loose ends. Your vibrant, circular masterpiece should now have a diameter of approximately 48 inches, featuring concentric rings of sunflower yellow, terracotta, deep teal, ivory, and olive green, creating a beautiful mosaic-like pattern. The outer edge will be scalloped, adding a touch of elegance and whimsy to your new rug.