MEET TAS TAPI
This mug rug is the perfect pattern to get you started with Tunisian crochet—the perfect blend of crochet and knitting. The result is a plump, textured, and visually striking fabric, with neatly aligned vertical and horizontal lines. Whether you make a pair for yourself, gift them as housewarming presents, or create 50 pairs to sell at markets, this project is as practical as it is beautiful.
This pattern was updated on 22 January 2025 to rename it from The Tunisian Mug Rug to its new name, Tas Tapi, which means Mug Rug in Haitian Creole. This change reflects my movement towards renaming all patterns to honor and celebrate my culture.
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About Tas Tapi
This mug rug works up super fast and doesn’t require a special Tunisian crochet hook—just use the hooks you already have on hand. You can also customize the design by choosing to keep or omit the fringe on each end. The choice is entirely yours, making it a fun and flexible project for crafters of all skill levels.
This pattern is a wonderful way to learn the Tunisian simple stitch, especially if you’re new to Tunisian crochet. It’s very beginner-friendly and versatile. You can use leftover plant-based yarn from other projects to make it, and if you want a larger or smaller coaster, add or subtract stitches in the foundation chain row. Feeling creative? Try color-blocking your coaster to match your home decor or make a set in coordinating colors. The possibilities are endless with this adaptable pattern!
What You Need to Make Tas Tapi
Here’s a list of the supplies you’ll need for this coaster mug rug
- THE YARN: My sample is made with worsted-weight yarn by Onyxfiberarts in the colorway Sprinkle City. I used less than 30 yards of wrosted weight yarn to create 1. Your yardage will vary depending on the yarn weight, size and fiber used.
- Plant-based yarns like cotton or linen are perfect for coasters because they’re highly absorbent, durable, and easy to wash. They also dry quickly and don’t hold onto bacteria, making them hygienic and ideal for home use. Listed below are some of my favorites you can find on Crochet.com
- Dishie is a durable worsted-weight 100% cotton yarn with a tight twist and excellent absorbency. Its construction makes it easy to crochet and incredibly long-lasting—perfect for projects that endure daily wear and tear.
- CotLin is a lightweight blend of Tanguis cotton and Belgian linen, this yarn offers a soft touch and excellent absorbency. The linen adds strength, flecks of texture, and minimal stretch, while the fabric softens beautifully with each wash.
- Animation, a mercerized cotton yarn with smooth surface, a slight sheen, and vibrant color absorption.
- Coboo is a blend of 51% cotton and 49% bamboo rayon, combining the best qualities of both fibers. The cotton offers structure and absorbency, while the bamboo rayon provides a silky softness and enhances the drape of the fabric. Together, they create a lightweight, breathable material.
- Plant-based yarns like cotton or linen are perfect for coasters because they’re highly absorbent, durable, and easy to wash. They also dry quickly and don’t hold onto bacteria, making them hygienic and ideal for home use. Listed below are some of my favorites you can find on Crochet.com
- THE NOTIONS: You will also need a pair of scissors, a tapestry needle, and blocking supplies: I used a garment steamer, these blocking mats, and these rust-proof blocking pins to block my Tochòn.
- THE HOOK: 6mm| US J Tunisian Crochet Hook with appropriate cable length for your desired size.
Tas Tapi Tunisian Crochet Pattern
Stitch Abbreviations
- Ch – Chain
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- Tss – Tunisian Simple Stitch
- Yo – Yarn over
Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss)- insert hook from right to left behind single vertical thread. Yo hook, draw loop through and leave on hook, unless otherwise stated, the hook is always inserted in this way.
Basic Return Row- Step 1: Yo, draw through 1 loop, (this ch forms the edge st). Yo, and draw through 2 loops. Repeat step 2 until 1 loop remains on hook. Do not turn. The loop left on the hook is the 1st st of the next row.
Instructions
Ch 21. (if you want a larger or smaller Tas Tapi, add or subtract stitches here)
R1 (FP): Tss in each st.
(RP): work off all loops as in basic return row.
R2-19: Repeat row 1 FP and RP.
Bind off.
Block your Tas Tapi to remove the curl that tunisian crochet tends to have. Add fringes to the beginning and bind off row.
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