A handmade bath mat can bring a quiet bathroom to life through color, texture, or an unexpected outline. These 14 crochet bath mat patterns range from simple striped rectangles to bobble-edged designs, patchwork checks, a circle, and a growing hexagon. The collection includes 13 free projects and one paid design, with access details beside every link.
The generated images are color and styling inspiration. They are not photographs of projects made or tested by us, and they do not reproduce the linked patterns exactly. Read each image note and compare the original designer or publisher photos for exact stitches, shaping, proportions, and finishing. Follow the linked instructions rather than working from an illustration.
Before choosing a project, measure the clear floor area and door swing, then check the specified yarn, gauge, washing directions, and any backing advice. A crocheted mat is not automatically non-slip or equally absorbent in every fiber. Choose a floor-compatible grip solution and assess the finished mat’s care needs; the pictures cannot establish those properties.
1.) Crosswalk Checks in Plum and Sage
Small checks give a bathroom floor a lively rhythm without needing a complicated outline. Katherine Eng’s Crosswalk Bath Mat uses nine larger blocks, each built from nine patches, with the pieces joined as the work grows. That construction makes the layout important: compare your chosen colors before committing to a full block. The intermediate pattern specifies cotton and a finished size of about 23 by 29 inches, including its border. Plum, sage, and cream offer a softer alternative to the original palette. The illustration simplifies the patch texture and changes the color placement; use the designer’s photo and layout for the actual arrangement. A plain floor helps the small checks remain easy to see.
Pattern: Crosswalk Checks in Plum and Sage. Designer/publisher: Katherine Eng for Lion Brand. Access: Free public PDF. The product-page download opens a sign-in prompt; the public seven-page PDF below opened without an account. Open the verified public PDF.
2.) A Cream Mat With Bobble Edges
A narrow row of bobbles can make a quiet cream mat feel thoughtfully finished. Elise Lopez’s design combines a moss-stitch body with bobble trim on two opposite sides, giving the edge a different character from a conventional fringe. The published size is 38 by 22 inches, and the materials call for worsted cotton with separate hook sizes for the main fabric and trim. Check the available floor space before choosing this longer format. The illustration uses warmer ecru and a different bobble spacing; it is a styling study rather than a stitch-for-stitch preview. Keep nearby towels simple, so the edge detail remains visible. Read the full trim instructions before starting the body.
Pattern: A Cream Mat With Bobble Edges. Designer/publisher: Elise Lopez of elisemade. Access: Free complete web pattern; no account required.
3.) A Solid Teal Bubble-Stitch Mat
One rich color lets the texture do most of the work. Bernat’s Bubble Bathmat uses a repeating bubble-stitch field and a quieter border, a useful combination when the surrounding floor already has a pattern. The original is approximately 32 by 20 inches and uses bulky Maker Home Dec yarn. Both written instructions and a stitch diagram appear in the free PDF. Teal gives the illustrated mat a deeper tone than the publisher’s green version, while the generated bubbles are more regularly rounded than the exact stitch sample. Follow the PDF for their spacing and border treatment. Before substituting yarn, compare a washed swatch with the pattern’s gauge and the care needs of the intended location.
Pattern: A Solid Teal Bubble-Stitch Mat. Designer/publisher: Bernat / Yarnspirations. Access: Free two-page PDF; no sign-up required. Open the verified public PDF.
4.) A Round Ribbon-Yarn Mat With a Dark Ring
A circular mat changes the geometry of a bathroom filled with straight tiles and rectangular fixtures. Tine Sommer Hansen’s Ribbon design grows outward in rounds, using a broad contrasting ring near the edge. The designer gives a diameter of about 77 centimeters and specifies cotton ribbon yarn. The verified download on Tante Tråd is in Danish, so choose this project only if you can follow Danish crochet terms; its step photos support the written directions. The illustration swaps the original grays for warm sand and charcoal, and its visible stitch scale is interpretive. Check that the full circle fits beside the bath with the door open. The outer ring works especially well against a quiet, evenly colored floor.
Pattern: A Round Ribbon-Yarn Mat With a Dark Ring. Designer/publisher: Tine Sommer Hansen / Tante Tråd. Access: Free six-page PDF in Danish, with step photos; no account required at the designer link. Open the verified public PDF.
5.) Sea Glass Geometry With a Diamond Center
A diamond center makes this rug read differently from a simple striped rectangle. Premier’s Sea Glass Bath Rug begins with that central shape, adds corner sections, and finishes with bands around the outside. The intermediate pattern specifies Craft Tee, an 80 percent recycled cotton and 20 percent polyester yarn, for a rug measuring 30 by 26 inches. Choose colors that distinguish the center from the surrounding bands without making every round equally bright. The illustration uses sea green, aqua, and pale stone; the exact corner shaping and openwork differ from the publisher’s photograph. Use that original image to judge the finished construction. Lay out your palette beside the bathroom’s permanent surfaces before choosing the strongest accent.
Pattern: Sea Glass Geometry With a Diamond Center. Designer/publisher: Premier Yarns Design Team. Access: Free three-page PDF; no account required. Open the verified public PDF.
6.) A Colorful Thermal-Stitch Rectangle
Short stretches of mixed color can bring energy to a very simple bathroom. Kylee Keller’s mat uses thermal single crochet, which creates a thicker fabric by working into more than one row. The original project measures about 16½ by 22 inches and uses bulky cotton. It includes a tutorial for the stitch and instructions for attaching an optional grip liner. The illustrated coral, mustard, and pink mixture is a color suggestion; its distribution will not match the designer’s yarn or photograph exactly. Keep the outline plain if the yarn is busy. Work a practice sample to become comfortable finding the required loops, then judge the fabric after washing before deciding on the final dimensions.
Pattern: A Colorful Thermal-Stitch Rectangle. Designer/publisher: Kylee Keller / Okie Girl Bling ’n’ Things. Access: Free complete web pattern; optional paid printable PDF.
7.) A Cheerful Take It Easy Lettered Mat
Colorful lettering turns a plain base into the focal point of this playful mat. The Take It Easy pattern includes the complete rectangle, separate crocheted letters, their placement, and multicolored fringe. Its stated dimensions are 21 by 34 inches before the fringe, so allow additional room at the sides. A light background gives the words enough contrast to remain readable. The illustration uses a different letter palette and more regular letter shapes; the actual appliqués follow the publisher’s instructions and charts. Arrange the completed letters before sewing them down, checking the spacing from the direction in which the mat will normally be seen. This is a project with several finishing steps despite its straightforward base fabric.
Pattern: A Cheerful Take It Easy Lettered Mat. Designer/publisher: Peaches & Crème / Yarnspirations. Access: Free five-page PDF, including letter instructions and diagrams; no sign-up required. Open the verified public PDF.
8.) Home Spa Texture in Warm Oatmeal
A broad textured border can make a neutral mat feel substantial without adding another color. Linda Dean’s Home Spa design combines an alternating-loop center with a border formed partly from front and back post stitches. The PDF includes a 22-by-32-inch single-vanity size and a 29-by-49-inch double-vanity size. Check those measurements against the actual clear floor area rather than choosing by the fixture’s name alone. The illustration uses oatmeal instead of the original aran shade and interprets the border relief more boldly. Follow the designer’s photograph for its exact texture. If using a replacement for the specified Strata tubular yarn, compare both gauge and the behavior of the washed fabric before making the larger version.
Pattern: Home Spa Texture in Warm Oatmeal. Designer/publisher: Linda Dean for Red Heart / Yarnspirations. Access: Free two-page PDF containing both sizes; no sign-up required. Open the verified public PDF.
9.) High-Contrast Slip-Stitch Stripes
Black-and-cream stripes can give a small room a clear graphic accent. Sharon Hansen’s Tribal Stripes Bath Mat creates its reversible effect with slip stitches and color changes, rather than a separate attached pattern. The finished rug is approximately 18 by 25 inches, using blanket yarn and an 11.5-millimeter hook in the published materials list. Keep the slip stitches loose enough to work comfortably, and compare the result with the stated gauge. The illustration changes white to cream and makes the stripes look more uniform than the original loop texture. The designer’s page explains the actual color handling. Note the stated personal, noncommercial terms if you intend to make items for sale.
Pattern: High-Contrast Slip-Stitch Stripes. Designer/publisher: Sharon Hansen / Yarnmare. Access: Free complete web pattern; optional paid printable PDF. Designer restricts commercial use without consent.
10.) Muted Stripes With Scrubby Bobbles
Raised bobbles make muted stripes feel more detailed than a flat color sequence. This B.hooked design for Red Heart uses Scrubby Cotton and repeats bands of contrasting shades across a rectangular mat. The published dimensions are 28½ by 20½ inches, and the project is marked intermediate. Compare the actual yarn texture with a smooth cotton sample before substituting, since the original strand contributes to the surface as well as the stitches. The illustration shifts the colors toward dusty blue, beige, and ivory, and exaggerates the bobbles for visibility. Refer to the publisher’s photo for the intended scale. Simple surroundings let the repeated bands stand out without making the bathroom feel crowded with patterns.
Pattern: Muted Stripes With Scrubby Bobbles. Designer/publisher: Brittany of B.hooked Crochet for Red Heart / Yarnspirations. Access: Free one-page PDF; no sign-up required. Open the verified public PDF.
11.) Plush Pom Dots With Contrasting Fringe
Widely spaced pom-like bobbles give this mat a different rhythm from an all-over textured surface. Sonya Blackstone’s Plush Pom design uses jumbo chenille yarn and contrasts the raised details with quieter rows beneath them. The stated size is approximately 25 by 16 inches, and the pattern includes both a two-tone option and fringe finishing. A dusty rose base with cream accents makes the illustrated version feel softer than the designer’s taupe example. Its bobble placement is interpretive, so follow the original pattern for the real stagger and stitch counts. Leave the fringed ends clear of furniture. The designer also discusses optional backing; choose a floor-compatible solution rather than assuming yarn alone prevents movement.
Pattern: Plush Pom Dots With Contrasting Fringe. Designer/publisher: Sonya Blackstone / Blackstone Designs. Access: Free complete web pattern; optional paid ad-free version.
12.) Öresund Sky Bands With Raised Lines
Raised post stitches give the colored bands in Öresund Sky a clear vertical rhythm. Tatsiana’s design alternates patterned color sections with calmer gray separators, then surrounds the rectangle with a plain border. The original bathmat measures approximately 55 by 75 centimeters, with size depending on yarn and gauge. Follow the stitch-placement photos carefully: the raised lines are formed around earlier stitches, rather than sewn on afterward. The illustration substitutes sage, blue, and lilac for the original brighter palette and simplifies the relief. The designer specifically notes that the mat is slippery and discusses adding anti-slip material underneath. Treat that finishing decision as part of planning the project, using a backing appropriate for your floor and its care requirements.
Pattern: Öresund Sky Bands With Raised Lines. Designer/publisher: Tatsiana / Lilla Björn Crochet. Access: Free complete web pattern with photo tutorial; no account required.
13.) Pastel Rounds Around a Textured Center
A square mat worked outward from the center offers a different way to arrange several pastel colors. Gemma Brown’s Cotton Drops Bathroom Mat combines textured rounds with changing shades, producing a framed appearance rather than separate sewn squares. The PDF specifies four yarn cakes and a 10-millimeter hook, but does not state finished dimensions, so measure your own swatch and available space. It uses UK terminology, with one “hdc” abbreviation appearing alongside “htr”; clarify that inconsistency with Cygnet if needed before proceeding. The illustration uses more regular rounded corners and a different pastel sequence than the source photo. Compare the original central motif and round details when deciding whether this project suits your experience.
Pattern: Pastel Rounds Around a Textured Center. Designer/publisher: Gemma Brown for Cygnet Yarns. Access: Free three-page PDF, CY1907, in UK terminology; no account required.
14.) A Growing Hexagon in Forest Colors
A growing hexagon introduces angled edges to a collection dominated by rectangles. Melu Crochet’s Jungle Hex collection includes several project sizes, with the bathmat listed at 52 by 84 centimeters and a longer runner also available. Count this as one design, choosing the bathmat stage rather than combining separate small items. The listing describes cotton yarn, bobble details, a color sequence, and a step-by-step photo guide. The illustration uses forest green and blue with a pale center, omitting the warmer outer bands visible in the runner photograph; its proportions and bobble placement are interpretive. Compare the designer’s photos for the exact shape. This is a paid pattern, so review the selected size and digital-delivery details before purchase.
Pattern: A Growing Hexagon in Forest Colors. Designer/publisher: Melanie Poulter / Melu Crochet, published by Hobbii. Access: Paid downloadable PDF; purchase required. Hobbii provides an order-email download link; a free account backs up purchases. Subscription not required for an individual purchase.
Choose the Right Pattern for Your Bathroom
Choose the construction that fits both your bathroom and the kind of crochet you enjoy. A simple thermal-stitch rectangle offers a different experience from joined checks, sewn lettering, or a growing hexagon. Check the original photo, measurements, access label, and full finishing directions before buying yarn. Work a sample when changing materials, and plan the backing and care of the completed mat alongside its color scheme. A well-chosen pattern can provide a personal focal point while leaving the practical decisions grounded in the designer’s instructions and your own floor conditions.
