Let’s crochet a charming table runner to give your home a cozy and handmade touch. This tutorial is straightforward and perfect for anyone looking to add a stylish piece to their dining area. Follow along with easy directions and watch as simple stitches come together to form a beautiful and functional accessory for your table.
Crochet Table Runner Tutorial
Materials Needed:
- Yarn of your choice
- 4 mm crochet hook (Adjust hook size according to your yarn)
- Scissors
Pattern Overview:
- This pattern involves repeating two rows to create a lovely texture suitable for a table runner. The project is beginner-friendly and customizable in length.
Foundation Chain:
- Start with a slip knot.
- Crochet chains to your desired length, ensuring the total number is a multiple of 8 plus 5 (e.g., 48 chains in the example provided, plus 5 additional chains for the starting row).
Row 1 (Setup Row):
- Work a chain of five (this counts as the first chain space plus initial single crochet).
- Skip the first chain space, insert the hook into the second chain, and work a single crochet.
- Chain three.
Pattern Repeat Begins:
- Skip three chain spaces, then work a single crochet into the fourth chain.
- Repeat the [Pattern Repeat] to the end of the row.
- You should have odd numbers of chain three spaces by the end of this row.
Row 2 (Double Crochet Row):
- Chain three (counts as the first double crochet) and turn your work.
- Work three double crochets into the first chain three space.
- Chain three, then skip to the next chain three space and work a single crochet.
- Chain three, work three double crochets into the next chain three space.
- Repeat these steps until the end of the row.
- Work one more double crochet into the last single crochet space to end the row.
Row 3 (Pattern Repeat – Similar to Row 1):
- Turn your work.
- Work a single crochet into the very first chain space.
Chain Three Pattern:
- Chain three, then work a single crochet into the next chain three space.
- Skip all three double crochets from the previous row and work a single crochet into the next chain three space.
- Repeat the [Chain Three Pattern] across the row.
- Finish the row with a single crochet into the last chain space.
Row 4 (Pattern Repeat – Similar to Row 2):
- Repeat the steps from Row 2.
- Continue alternating between Row 3 and Row 4 patterns until your table runner reaches the desired length.
Finishing:
- End with a chain one and cut off the yarn.
- Block your project to make the stitches uniform and the edges straight. Blocking enhances the final appearance of your table runner.
Measurement:
- The example project measures 34 inches in length and 12 inches in width after blocking.
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