Crochet Bright and Cheerful Striped Picnic Rug Free Pattern

This fun picnic rug is perfect for adding a splash of color to your outdoor events. With its easy-to-follow pattern, even beginners can create a standout piece that showcases their style. Get ready to enjoy the sun!

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in several colors (approximately 1000 yards total)
• Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch

Gauge:

4 inches = 10 stitches of DC and 7 rows in pattern

Instructions:

Rug Base:

1. Chain 85 for the foundation row.
2. Row 1: In the 3rd chain from the hook, make 1 dc. Continue making 1 dc in each chain across. Chain 2, turn.
3. Row 2: Make 1 dc in the first stitch, then alternate 1 sc and 1 dc across the row for the remaining stitches. Chain 2, turn.
4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures approximately 60 inches long or your desired length.

Stripe Pattern:

1. Change yarn color every 12 rows or as desired. Attach new color with a slip knot in the first stitch of the new row.
2. Continue in the established pattern, ensuring to maintain the correct tension for even stripes.

Border:

1. Once the desired length is achieved, switch to a contrasting color for the border.
2. Round 1: Attach yarn at one corner, ch 1, sc evenly around the entire rug, placing 3 sc in each corner stitch for a rounded effect.
3. Round 2: Chain 3 (counts as 1 dc), then make a dc in each sc around. Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch 3.
4. Fasten off and weave in all ends with a yarn needle.

Now your bright and cheerful picnic rug is complete! Enjoy using it for all your outdoor gatherings. Don’t forget to experiment with color combinations!