The Tea Pause Mat — Crochet Mug Mat with Tea Pocket Pattern

A warm cup, one wrapped tea bag, and a handmade place to keep both close to the page. The Tea Pause Mat is a round cotton mug mat with twelve short surface-crochet rays outside the flat mug zone and a petal-shaped pocket extending from the rim.

What you receive: one printable six-page PDF crochet pattern in US terms, with full round and pocket instructions, materials, measurements, assembly, fit checks, and care guidance. The cover shows concept views of the intended construction; follow the written dimensions for your own cup and packet.

Skill level: confident beginner. The mat finishes at about 7 inches across, or about 10¼ inches including the pocket. The standard size is for a flat-bottom mug no more than 3½ inches across and one dry, individually wrapped tea packet up to about 2½ × 3 × ¼ inches. You will need approximately 85–105 yards of medium-weight cotton in the main color, 35–45 yards in the accent color, a 4 mm hook or size needed for firm flat fabric, and basic crochet tools.

Use on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface. Keep the pocket clear of the mug base; this mat is not a trivet for cookware or direct heat. This is a digital crochet pattern, not a finished mat, mug, or tea. The PDF is delivered through your order download after purchase.