Jul 13

Jul 13 The Elio Rug- Free Crochet Pattern

The Elio Rug is sure to bring some sunshine into your home. This crochet rug pattern features a unique half circle design and uses tapestry crochet technique. It is worked with double stranded yarn to create a thick and sturdy rug that will be enjoyed for years to come. Find the free pattern below, grab the PDF in my shop or treat yourself to the complete kit from Lion Brand Yarn.

GET THE ELIO RUG KIT FROM LION BRAND YARN

Any one else love a nice quick project during the Summer? I know I do. When planning out my schedule this Summer I knew I wanted to create something fun and a little whimsical . I’ve always loved half circle rugs and wanted to see if I could create one with a giant sun inside of it. Thus, the Elio Rug was born.

Using Lion Brand Yarn’s 24/7 cotton held double, the Elio works up quickly and creates a beautiful sturdy rug. It’s perfect for using as a doormat, under a desk, by the kitchen sink or even in your kids bedroom. Plus the two color combinations are endless since there are so many gorgeous colors to choose from.

Check out the versions my testers made below and make sure to show them some love over on Instagram. Didn’t they do a fantastic job?

From Left to Right: @crochetasticboutique, @knotmoreyarn, @sonyllu

The Elio Rug Crochet Pattern

Materials:

368 yards (2 skeins) of Lion Brand 24/7 cotton in Camel

358 Yards (2 skeins) of Lion Brand 24/7 cotton in Ecru

Crochet hook size F (3.75mm)

Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure

Size:

Finished rug is approx: 16” tall X 32” wide

Abbreviations:

Ch(s)- chain(s)

St(s)- stitch(es)

Sc- single crochet

Dc- double crochet

RS- right side

WS- wrong side

Notes:

1.Yarn is held double throughout entire pattern.

2.Ch(s) at beginning of rows do(es) not count as a stitch.

3.The tapestry crochet technique is used for the colorwork section. Carry the yarn throughout as you go, working the stitches around the carried yarn. A detailed tutorial for tapestry crochet can be found here.

4.In order to keep the rug from slipping around use a grip mat cut to size underneath.

Gauge:

Rows 1-7= approx. 2.5” tall X 5” wide

*use two strands held together

Video Tutorial:

Pattern:

Holding two strands of Camel together, make a magic loop and ch 1.

Row 1: work 6 sc into magic loop, ch 1, turn. (6)

Row 2: 2sc in 1st st, sc 1, *2sc, sc 1, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (9)

Row 3: 2sc in 1st st, sc 2, *2sc, sc 2, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (12)

Row 4: 2dc in 1st st, dc 1, *2dc, dc 1, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (18)

Row 5: 2sc in 1st st, sc 5, *2sc, sc 5, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 6: 2sc in 1st st, sc 6, *2sc, sc 6, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (24)

Row 7: 2dc in 1st st, dc 3, *2dc, dc 3, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (30)

Row 8: 2sc in 1st st, sc 9, *2sc, sc 9, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (33)

Row 9: 2sc in 1st st, sc 10, *2sc, sc 10, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (36)

Row 10: 2dc in 1st st, dc 5, *2dc, dc 5, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (42)

Row 11: 2sc in 1st st, sc 13, *2sc, sc 13, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (45)

Row 12: 2sc in 1st st, sc 14, *2sc, sc 14, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (48)

Row 13: 2dc in 1st st, dc 7, *2dc, dc 7, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (54)

Row 14: 2sc in 1st st, sc 17, *2sc, sc 17, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (57)

Row 15: 2sc in 1st st, sc 18, *2sc, sc 18, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (60)

Row 16: 2dc in 1st st, dc 9, *2dc, dc 9, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (66)

Row 17: 2sc in 1st st, sc 21, *2sc, sc 21, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (69)

Row 18: 2sc in 1st st, sc 22, *2sc, sc 22, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (72)

Row 19: 2dc in 1st st, dc 11, *2dc, dc 11, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (78)

Row 20: 2sc in 1st st, sc 25, *2sc, sc 25, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (81)

Row 21: 2sc in 1st st, sc 26, *2sc, sc 26, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (84)

Row 22: 2dc in 1st st, dc 13, *2dc, dc 13, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (90)

Find the PDF for the Elio Rug on Etsy and Ravelry too.

We will now be doing some color work and using only dc stitches and the tapestry crochet technique. Stitches made using the color Camel will be labeled A and the stitches made using the color Ecru will be labeled B.

Row 23: A(2dc in 1st st, dc 6), *B(dc 1), A(dc 7, 2dc, dc 6), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc 1), A(dc 7), ch 2, turn. (96)

Row 24: A(2dc in 1st st, dc 5), *B(dc 3), A(dc 7, 2dc, dc 5), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc 1), A(dc 7), ch 2, turn. (102)

Row 25: A(2dc in 1st st, dc 5), *B(dc 5), A(dc 6, 2dc, dc 5), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc 5), A(dc 6), ch 2, turn. (108)

Row 26: A(2dc in 1st st, dc 4), *B(dc 7), A(dc 6, 2dc, dc 4), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc 7), A(dc 6), ch 2, turn. (114)

Row 27: A(2dc in 1st st, dc 4), *B(dc 9), A(dc 5, 2dc, dc 4), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc 9), A(dc 5), ch 2, turn. (120)

Row 28: A(2dc in 1st st, dc 3), *B(dc 11), A(dc 5, 2dc, dc 3), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc 11), A(dc 5),ch 2, turn. (126)

Row 29: A(2dc in 1st st, dc 3), *B(dc 13), A(dc 4, 2dc, dc 3), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc 13), A(dc 4), ch 2, turn. (132)

Row 30: A(2dc in 1st st, dc 2), *B(dc 15), A(dc 4, 2dc, dc 2), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc 15), A(dc 4), ch 2, turn. (138)

Row 31: A(2dc in 1st st, dc 2), *B(dc 17), A(dc 3, 2dc, dc 2), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc 17), A(dc 3), ch 2, turn. (144)

Row 32: A(2dc in 1st st, dc 1), *B(dc 19), A(dc 3, 2dc, dc 1), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc 19), A(dc 3), ch 2, turn. (150)

Row 33: A(2dc in 1st st, dc 1), *B(dc 21), A(dc 2, 2dc, dc 1), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc 21), A(dc 2), ch 2, turn. (156)

Row 34: A(2dc in 1st st), *B(dc 23), A(dc 2, 2dc), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc 23), A(dc 2), ch 2, turn. (162)

Row 35: A(2dc in 1st st), *B(dc 25), A(dc 1, 2dc), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc 25), A(dc 1), ch 2, turn. (168)

Row 36: A(dc 1 in 1st st), *B(dc1 in same st as A and in next 26 sts), A(dc 1), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc1 in same st as A and in next 26 sts), A(dc 1), ch 2, turn. (174)

Row 37: A(dc 1 in 1st st), *B(dc1 in same st as A and in next 28 sts), A(dc 1), repeat from * 5 times, B(dc1 in same st as A and in next 28 sts), ch 2, turn. (180)

Row 38: 2dc in 1st st, dc 29, *2dc, dc 29, repeat from * across. (186)

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Block to listed dimensions.