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Chocolate Ripple Rectangle Rug Free Crochet Pattern

OEMGrid: Original Essentials, Maker Tools & Artisan Crafts • October 29, 2026

Introduction

This Chocolate Ripple Rectangle Rug is a cozy, beginner-friendly project that brings a warm Mediterranean feel to any room. Worked in alternating stripes of chocolate brown and caramel aran yarn, the classic ripple stitch creates soft peaks and valleys that look far more intricate than they are. The fabric is thick, squishy, and wonderfully durable underfoot, making it a lovely addition to a hallway, bedroom, or beside the sofa. If you can crochet double crochet and a simple decrease, you can make this rug.

Materials Needed

Yarn: Aran weight (worsted) wool blend, approx. 400 g (800 m) total — 200 g chocolate brown (A) and 200 g caramel (B).
Hook: 5.5 mm (US I-9) crochet hook.
Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, stitch markers (optional), a tape measure.
Finished size: Approx. 80 cm x 120 cm (31.5 in x 47 in).

Abbreviations

ch — chain
dc — double crochet
dc3tog — double crochet 3 stitches together (a decrease over 3 stitches)
sc — single crochet
sl st — slip stitch
st(s) — stitch(es)
RS — right side
[ ] — repeat the instructions inside the brackets

Gauge

14 sts and 8 rows = 10 cm (4 in) in the ripple pattern. To check, crochet a small swatch in pattern and measure a 10 cm section; adjust your hook size if needed to match.

Tips Before You Start

The base chain must be a multiple of 14 plus 2. Count carefully — a miscount here throws off every row.
Each row has 112 stitches. Count your peaks and valleys at the end of each row to keep the ripple aligned.
Change colors at the end of a row by pulling the new color through the final loop, so the stripe edge stays neat.
Keep your tension relaxed and even; a stiff rug will not lie flat.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Rug Body

The rug is worked in rows. The base chain is a multiple of 14 + 2.

Setup: With chocolate (A), ch 114.

Row 1 (RS): 2 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as first dc), *dc in next 6 ch, dc3tog over next 3 ch, dc in next 6 ch, 3 dc in next ch; rep from * to last ch, 2 dc in last ch. Turn. (112 sts)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in first st, *dc in next 6 sts, dc3tog over next 3 sts, dc in next 6 sts, 3 dc in next st; rep from * to last st, 2 dc in last st. Turn. (112 sts)

Rows 3-4: Rep Row 2. Change to caramel (B) at end of Row 4. (112 sts)

Rows 5-8: With B, rep Row 2. Change to A at end of Row 8. (112 sts)

Rows 9-12: With A, rep Row 2. Change to B at end of Row 12. (112 sts)

Rows 13-16: With B, rep Row 2. Change to A at end of Row 16. (112 sts)

Rows 17-20: With A, rep Row 2. Change to B at end of Row 20. (112 sts)

Rows 21-24: With B, rep Row 2. Change to A at end of Row 24. (112 sts)

Rows 25-28: With A, rep Row 2. Change to B at end of Row 28. (112 sts)

Rows 29-32: With B, rep Row 2. Change to A at end of Row 32. (112 sts)

Rows 33-36: With A, rep Row 2. Change to B at end of Row 36. (112 sts)

Rows 37-40: With B, rep Row 2. Change to A at end of Row 40. (112 sts)

Rows 41-44: With A, rep Row 2. Change to B at end of Row 44. (112 sts)

Rows 45-48: With B, rep Row 2. Change to A at end of Row 48. (112 sts)

Rows 49-52: With A, rep Row 2. Change to B at end of Row 52. (112 sts)

Rows 53-56: With B, rep Row 2. Change to A at end of Row 56. (112 sts)

Rows 57-60: With A, rep Row 2. Do not change color. Fasten off. (112 sts)

Border

Rnd 1: With RS facing, join A with sl st in any corner. Work 1 round sc evenly around the entire rug, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

This rug is worked in one piece, so no seaming is required. Weave in all ends neatly on the wrong side, threading each tail through a few stitches to secure it. Block lightly to measurements by misting the rug and pinning it flat to dry, which helps the ripple edges lie straight and even.

Pro Tips and Variations

Try a non-slip rug backing or a few dabs of fabric glue underneath to keep the rug from sliding on smooth floors.
Swap the stripe colors for any two shades you love — cream and sage, or grey and mustard — for a different look.
Add a second border round in caramel for a contrasting frame, or work the border in sc with a larger hook for a softer edge.

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