Crochet Table Runner

Crochet Table Runner Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (approximately 300 yards in cream color)
• Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

10 double crochets (dc) and 6 rows = 4 inches square.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch

Instructions:

1. Foundation Row: Begin by chaining 40.
2. Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, make 1 dc. Continue to dc in each chain across. (38 dc total). Turn your work.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). In the same st, make 1 dc. *Skip the next stitch, make 2 dc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * until the end of the row. You should end with 1 dc in the last stitch. Turn your work.
4. Row 3: Ch 3. In the same stitch, make 1 dc. *In the next 2 dc from the previous row, make 1 dc in each.* Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, placing 1 dc in the top of the turning chain. Turn your work.
5. Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
6. Row 5: Repeat Row 3.
7. Continue repeating Rows 2 and 3 until your piece measures 12 inches from the starting chain.
8. Border: To finish, chain 1, and sc evenly around the entire edge of the runner, placing 3 sc in each corner to create a smooth finish. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
9. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends using the tapestry needle.

Final Measurements:

The finished table runner should measure approximately 12 inches wide by 48 inches long.

Enjoy your beautiful, handmade crochet table runner!