Make the Cutest Matcha Punch Needle Coasters (Kawaii Beginner Pattern!)

If you love matcha AND you love crafting, this project was literally made for you. 🍵

ABOUT THIS PATTERN

This listing includes TWO adorable designs:

🍵 Matcha Latte — a round, fluffy mug with the sweetest little face

🧋 Matcha Frappe — a to-go cup topped with whipped cream and kawaii vibes

Both designs are:

• Approx. 12 cm finished size (perfect coaster size!) 
• Clean, easy-to-follow outline
• Ideal for beginners 
• Ready to transfer directly onto monk’s cloth

The pattern comes as an instant digital download (PDF + JPG), so you can purchase and start the same day. No waiting for shipping! ✨

WHY I LOVE THIS PATTERN

Honestly? This one makes me smile every time I look at it. The kawaii faces on the drinks give it so much personality — and when you finish punching and flip it over to see those fluffy green loops, it feels SO rewarding.

It also makes the most adorable gift. A handmade matcha coaster for your matcha-obsessed friend? Yes, please.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

To make these coasters, you’ll need:

• To make these coasters, you’ll need:
• Punch needle tool (size 10 / medium is perfect) 
• Monk’s cloth or weavers cloth (~20×20 cm per coaster) 
• Embroidery hoop (15–18 cm)
• Worsted weight yarn in: matcha green, white, black, and a light cream or peach for the face details
• Small sharp scissors
• Fabric marker or water-soluble pen
• Fabric glue or non-slip backing to finish

You don’t need anything fancy — just your basic punch needle starter supplies and a few skeins of green yarn. 💚

New to punch needle supplies? Read my full beginner materials guide here

HOW TO USE THE PATTERN

It’s super simple:

1. Download the PDF instantly after purchase.
2. Print at 100% scale on A4 paper.
3. Transfer the design onto the back of your monk’s cloth using a lightbox, window, or carbon transfer paper.
4. Mount in your hoop, thread your needle with green yarn, and start punching!
5. Work color by color — fill in the matcha body first, then the whipped cream, then the face details.

The whole coaster takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, making it a perfect afternoon project. ☕

TIPS FOR THIS SPECIFIC PATTERN

✦ Start with the green sections first — they’re the largest and will set the rhythm for the rest of the design.

✦ For the kawaii face details (eyes, mouth), use fewer punches and work slowly. Small details feel tricky at first but look adorable once done!

✦ The whipped cream swirl on the frappe looks gorgeous in a slightly chunky white yarn — it gives it that fluffy, dimensional look.

✦ Make both designs as a matching set for a full coaster duo. They look so cute displayed together!

MAKE IT YOURS

One of the best things about punch needle is that the colors are totally up to you. You could make a:

— Classic matcha green version (like the pattern) — Pastel pink strawberry version for a fun twist — Blue “ocean matcha” colorway just because — Autumnal brown version for a pumpkin spice vibe 🎃

The design works for any drink — so get creative!

GET THE PATTERN

Ready to make your own kawaii matcha coasters? 🎉

You can find this kawaii Matcha set as an instant digital download in my Etsy shop. It features both the Matcha Latte and Matcha Frappe templates, along with a color guide to ensure your coasters look perfectly frothy. Click below to grab your copy and join the fun!

🎁 BONUS: I also have a Buy 3 Get 1 Free offer running in the shop right now. So if you grab this pattern plus two others, you get a fourth one completely free! Just leave the name of your free pattern in the “Note to Seller” box at checkout.

Browse the full collection here → https://www.etsy.com/shop/THEPOKODESIGN

SHARE YOUR MAKE!

I absolutely love seeing your finished projects. When you’re done, share your matcha coasters on Pinterest or Instagram and tag @thepokodesign — it honestly makes my day every single time. 🌸

Happy punching!

Sibel