Sage Ripple Crochet Coaster Free Pattern

Introduction

These Sage Ripple Crochet Coasters are a sweet little project for anyone who wants a quick, satisfying make — perfect for beginners who have just learned single crochet and want to try a textured stitch. The front is worked in soft sage velvet yarn with a chevron ripple that appears in the very first row, giving a gentle wavy texture, while the back is a plain cream single-crochet square. The two layers are joined around the edge with a simple crochet seam, so each coaster is double thick, squishy, and sturdy enough to protect your table. At just 4 x 4 inches, they look and feel like a cozy, earthy neutral accent for your coffee table or a lovely handmade gift.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight velvet yarn (100% polyester) — approx. 30 yds sage green (Color A) and 20 yds cream (Color B) per coaster
• Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, stitch marker (optional)
• Finished size: 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm)

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook
• sc — single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops
• sk — skip: leave the next stitch(es) unworked
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• sl st — slip stitch: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook
• rep — repeat
• WS — wrong side: the back face of the fabric

Gauge

14 sts x 8 rows = 4 inches in ripple pattern. To check, work a small swatch in single crochet with your 5.0 mm hook and velvet yarn, then measure a 4-inch section — adjust your hook size if needed to match.

Tips Before You Start

• Velvet yarn can shed and slip, so keep your tension relaxed and even; a slightly looser hand keeps the ripple texture soft.
• Count your stitches after Row 1 of the Front — the 3-sc increases and sk-2 decreases must balance to 24 sts.
• Work the Front and Back to the same 4-inch width so the layers line up neatly when joined.
• When joining the layers, keep the edge single crochet even so the border lies flat and doesn't ruffle.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Front (Color A — Sage Green)

Row 1: Ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, *3 sc in next ch, sc in next 3 ch, sk 2 ch, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 3 ch; rep from * once, sc in last ch (24 sts).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (24 sts).

Rows 3-10: Rep Row 2 (24 sts).

Fasten off.

Back (Color B — Cream)

Row 1: Ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (20 sts).

Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (20 sts).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.

Assembly Edge

Hold Front and Back with WS together. With B, join yarn at a corner, then sc evenly around the edge, working 3 sc in each corner, through both layers. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Place the sage Front and cream Back wrong sides together, lining up the edges. Using cream (B), join yarn at one corner and work single crochet evenly around the entire perimeter through both layers, placing 3 sc in each corner so the coaster keeps a crisp square shape. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc and fasten off. Weave in all ends neatly on the wrong side. Block lightly by misting with water and pinning to a 4 x 4 inch square, then let dry flat to smooth the edges and settle the ripple texture.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the sage green for another earthy tone like terracotta or mustard for a different seasonal look.
• Add a contrasting color for the joining round to make the border pop.
• Make a set of four in matching colors and tie them with twine for a quick handmade gift.