Craft Frenzy Output: Cat Rug or Giant Potholder?

This is the rug that I whipped up during my frenzy yesterday (yarn is Blue Sky Alpaca Bulky).  I used this pattern because it was the easiest of all (I don't really crochet), and I'm totally happy with the results.

Mulberry is, too.  This was last night, right after I'd finished the rug. (Gwendolyn seems to enjoy the swatches more, but if I see signs of jealousy - nothing like a little more anthropomorphism - I'll make her a blanket as well.)

And just for comparison's sake - here's the rug with the to-be-felted hat.

Next to the hat, the rug looks more like an oversized potholder.