Free DIY Easy Chunky Crochet Rug Pattern with Super Bulky Yarn

I love a thick cozy rug under my bare feet and nothing is better than a handmade rug! Make this easy crochet rug pattern in a weekend using Lazy Days, a CYC 6 Super Bulky Yarn from Lion Brand and a 12 mm crochet hook! I frequently see free crochet rug patterns using single crochet but this rug works up fast using front and back post double crochet stitches!

This free crochet pattern includes a video tutorial and step-by-step photo tutorial to make this fun rug using the written pattern for the basketweave stitch.

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What is The Best Yarn For Crocheting a Rug?

The type of yarn you choose will depend on what you are using your crocheted rug for. If it is going to be in a low traffic area, go a head and splurge on wool!

However, if it will be a high traffic area you might want to opt for something easier to clean like acrylic yarn, definitely machine washable and dryable.

Cotton yarn is also a great choice if you will be using your rug in a bathroom since it is super absorbent.

If you are up for it, you can make your own t-shirt yarn. I have done it using old t-shirts or even old sheets, it actually super simple!

Just remember, like with any rug, they can be slippery so it would be a good idea to use some sort of anti-slip pad under your handmade rug.

If you can’t find a fiber you love in the correct weight, remember you can always use multiple strands of yarn to make a bulky yarn pattern!

A Crochet Rug Pattern for Beginners

This fun pattern is great option for a beginner crocheter looking to try a new stitch pattern and learn something new on a small easy project.

While the basketweave is made up of simple stitches, the use of front post and back posts creates a unique texture that is easier than it looks!

Using these basic stitches, a bulky yarn and large hook will make it easy to see your stitch placement to learn a new stitch!

Pattern Description

This Free Pattern is made using the Basketweave Stitch, super bulky yarn and a 12 mm hook and will create a rug that will be a great addition to your home decor! Since this fun project uses thick bulky yarn it does not take a long time!

The Basket weave can be done in multiples of 8 plus 2 or multiples of 8 plus 6 depending on how you want to end the pattern. You will either end the same way you started or finish opposite.This Pattern is written in multiples of 8 plus 6, so it will end how it start.

You can easily use gauge to figure out a larger size if you wanted to make an area rug size for a living room or bedroom.

This rug also can double as a play mat since it is so squishy! Make it in vibrant colors and baby will love it!

Designed in two sizes, this beautiful rug is great for a small space and would be a perfect accent piece to add pop of color.

Both sizes will work well as a bath mat, to place at the side of a bed or for doing dishes at your kitchen sink.

If you are having trouble finding a rug in your favorite color that this is the perfect solution. Just make your own crocheted rugs to match your color palette!

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Materials

12.00 mm Crochet Hook
3 (5) Skeins of Lion Brand Lazy Days in Sandstone [191-123AG]
OR
#6 Super Bulky Weight Yarn – 375 (625) yards
Anti-slip pad

Gauge

7 sts by 5 rows in pattern repeat is 4 by 4 inches.

Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations

Chain Stitch – ch
Slip Stitch – sl st
Stitch(es) – st(s)
Half Double Crochet – hdc
Foundation Double Crochet – Fdc – Chain 4, yarn over, insert hook into 4^th chain from the hook, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through 1 loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through all loops (1 foundation double crochet with chain at bottom created). *Yarn over, insert hook to bottom of the stitch you just made, it will look like the top or “V” of a stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 1 loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over pull though all loops, repeat from * to desired st count.
Stacked Single Crochet Stitch – STsc – insert your hook into the designated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops, insert your hook into the second vertical bar on the stitch you just created, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull though all loops.
Front Post Double Crochet– FPdc – work a dc as you normally would but insert your hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st.
Back Post Double Crochet – BPdc – work a dc as you normally would but insert your hook from back to front to back around post of indicated st.

Pattern Notes

Bath Mat (Rug) – 21 (24)” wide x 25 (32)” long.
* Designates a repeat.
“sc 1” means to single crochet in the next stitch.
“sc 2” means to single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches.
“2 sc” means to single crochet twice in the next stitch to create an increase.
Repeat creates a basketweave affect by switching the Front Posts and Back Posts every fourth repeat section.
Yarn can be slippery, there are lots of ways to keep your rug from slipping. You can get a rug mat or even use some hot glue dots!

Free Easy Crochet Rug Pattern with Bulky Yarn

Row 1 – Fdc 38 (46).
Row 2 – Turn, STsc, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 5 sts remain, FPdc in next 4 sts, hdc in last st.
Row 3 – Turn, STsc, *BPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 5 sts remain, BPdc in next 4 sts, hdc in last st.
Row 4 – Turn, STsc, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 5 sts remain, FPdc in next 4 sts, hdc in last st.
Row 5 – Turn, STsc, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 5 sts remain, FPdc in next 4 sts, hdc in last st.
Row 6 – Turn, STsc, *BPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 5 sts remain, BPdc in next 4 sts, hdc in last st.
Row 7 – Turn, STsc, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 5 sts remain, FPdc in next 4 sts, hdc in last st.
Row 8 – Turn, STsc, *BPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 5 sts remain, BPdc in next 4 sts, hdc in last st.
Row 9– Turn, STsc, *BPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 5 sts remain, BPdc in next 4 sts, hdc in last st.
Row 10 – Turn, STsc, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 5 sts remain, FPdc in next 4 sts, hdc in last st.
Row 11 – Turn, STsc, *BPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 5 sts remain, BPdc in next 4 sts, hdc in last st.
Row 12 – Turn, STsc, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 5 sts remain, FPdc in next 4 sts, hdc in last st.