Pixelated Silicone-Based Rug: Crocheting with Yarn Scraps

Perforated silicone bath mats are found in almost every home. Using them as a base, you can create bright and unique entryway rugs, as well as rugs for your cottage or even your car. They are durable, hold their shape well, and are perfect for using up any leftover yarn scraps.

A crocheted rug on a base looks like a store-bought item, yet it can be made as a single piece or pixelated—assembled from individual squares.

You can choose yarn in any color, but for a pixelated design, make sure the individual elements coordinate well. We will use a 2mm crochet hook, which is perfect for mats with standard perforation.

## Workflow

First, cut the base into squares of your desired size; the sample uses 15x15 cm. The quantity depends on the size of the rug you need. Start by crocheting the edges, then move to the center.

## How to crochet the rug edge

Insert the hook from bottom to top through the mat hole and pull up the yarn.

Work a cluster stitch into each hole: 3 double crochets worked together. In the corners, work 3 cluster stitches into a single hole. Continue around the entire perimeter of the mat.

Filling the center

To do this, work through every other row as follows:

Insert the hook into the first hole of the row, as shown in the photo.

Pull up the yarn and chain 3, then secure them in the hole directly opposite. Chain 3 again and return to the starting point. Insert the hook into the next hole and repeat these steps to the end of the strip.

CUT the yarn and weave in the ends. Start each new row with a new ball of yarn.

Once half of the strips on the mat are filled, crochet the gaps using a different color.

The piece can be made in a single color or with a pattern of rectangles or squares—it's up to you. You can also choose to crochet only half of the strips, which also looks quite original.

Work a round of single crochet around the finished squares and join them into a single piece as you go.