Wave Edge Rectangular Rug: Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
This Wave Edge Rectangular Rug is a cozy, textured piece made with Tunisian simple stitch and striped in three shades of ocean blue. It is written for confident beginners who have tried a little Tunisian crochet, and it comes together with easy color changes and a simple single crochet border. The dense, slightly ribbed fabric feels soft and substantial underfoot, while the small ch-2 wave edging gives it a gentle scalloped finish. It is the perfect hygge touch for a bedroom, bathroom, or reading nook.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton, approximately 800 yards total: Color A (light blue) 300 yards, Color B (medium blue) 300 yards, Color C (dark blue) 200 yards.
- Hooks: 6.0 mm (J-10) Tunisian crochet hook with a 32-inch cable, and a 5.5 mm (I-9) regular crochet hook for the edging.
- Notions: Stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors, tape measure.
- Finished size: Approximately 30 inches wide by 50 inches long, including the edging.
Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sc — single crochet
- sl st — slip stitch
- sk — skip
- yo — yarn over
- rep — repeat
- RS — right side
- Tss — Tunisian simple stitch (insert hook under the next vertical bar, yarn over, pull up a loop)
Gauge
14 sts and 14 rows = 4 inches in Tunisian simple stitch with the 6.0 mm hook. Check your gauge by working a small swatch and measuring a 4-inch section in the middle before starting the rug.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep the first and last loop of each row slightly loose so the rug edges stay straight and do not curl.
- Change colors on the return pass, pulling the new color through the last loop, so the stripes stay clean on the right side.
- Count your loops on the hook at the end of each forward pass; you should always have 106 loops.
- Work the edging with a slightly smaller hook to keep the border firm and prevent the rug from ruffling.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Rug Base (Tunisian Simple Stitch)
With Color A and the 6.0 mm Tunisian hook, ch 106.
Row 1 (RS): Pick up a loop in each ch across (106 loops on hook). Return pass: yo, draw through 1 loop, [yo, draw through 2 loops] across (106 sts).
Row 2: Tss across, return pass (106 sts).
Rows 3–10: Repeat Row 2 (106 sts).
Rows 11–20: Repeat Row 2 with Color B (106 sts).
Rows 21–30: Repeat Row 2 with Color C (106 sts).
Rows 31–40: Repeat Row 2 with Color A (106 sts).
Rows 41–50: Repeat Row 2 with Color B (106 sts).
Rows 51–60: Repeat Row 2 with Color C (106 sts).
Rows 61–70: Repeat Row 2 with Color A (106 sts).
Rows 71–80: Repeat Row 2 with Color B (106 sts).
Rows 81–90: Repeat Row 2 with Color C (106 sts).
Rows 91–100: Repeat Row 2 with Color A (106 sts).
Rows 101–110: Repeat Row 2 with Color B (106 sts).
Rows 111–120: Repeat Row 2 with Color C (106 sts).
Rows 121–130: Repeat Row 2 with Color A (106 sts).
Rows 131–140: Repeat Row 2 with Color B (106 sts).
Rows 141–150: Repeat Row 2 with Color C (106 sts).
Rows 151–160: Repeat Row 2 with Color A (106 sts).
Rows 161–170: Repeat Row 2 with Color B (106 sts).
Rows 171–175: Repeat Row 2 with Color C (106 sts). Fasten off.
Edging
With RS facing, join Color C with the 5.5 mm regular hook at any corner.
Rnd 1: Sc evenly around the entire perimeter, working 3 sc in each corner; join with sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, 3 sc in each corner; join.
Rnd 3 (wave pattern): Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sc, [ch 2, sk 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc] rep to corner, 3 sc in corner; rep from * around; join. Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
This rug is worked in one piece, so no seaming is needed. Weave in all ends neatly on the wrong side, threading them through several stitches to secure. Block lightly by misting the rug with water, smoothing it flat, and leaving it to dry fully before use.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the blues for warm neutrals or a single solid color for a different look.
- Add a non-slip rug pad underneath to keep the rug in place on smooth floors.
- For a wider wave border, work an extra round of the ch-2 pattern before fastening off.
