Table runners range from a quick filet crochet grid to motif heavy designs stitched from dozens of small squares. The seven below span both ends, plus basketweave, lace, and a couple of seasonal ones for fall and the holidays.
A tapestry needle is worth having close by for any of the motif based versions; joining that many individual pieces gets tedious without one.
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Items you’ll need:
- Crochet hooks
- Cotton yarn
- Tapestry needles and stitch markers
- Embroidery scissors
- Blocking mat and pins
- Tally counter
Table runner patterns to explore
1. Geo Filet Table Runner
Lily Sugar’n Cream’s Geo Filet Table Runner is a free easy pattern from Yarnspirations: a subtle geometric motif in double crochet and chain stitches, with generous braided fringe. It is stitched in 100% cotton Lily Sugar’n Cream on an H/8 (5 mm) hook, and the page says it is as durable as it is beautiful. The runner measures about 12.5 by 72 inches before fringe, and the kit lists at least 5 balls of the Super Size yarn, so check the color you want is still available.
2. Square on Square Table Runner
Aunt Lydia’s Square on Square Table Runner is a free easy download from Yarnspirations, in small, medium and large sizes. The designer chose colors with an Asian influence, though the pattern works in any seasonal palette. It uses Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Thread size 10 (the kit offers colors like Black and Fudge Brown) with a US 7 (1.5 mm) steel hook. Thread work is fine and slow, so plan on stitch count markers and patience.
3. Tissiere Table Runner
Beth Major’s Tissiere Table Runner is an intermediate 65 by 8.5 inch runner made with a basketweave stitch pattern, which Knit Picks says is created easily and quickly. It uses 924 yards of fingering weight wool (Palette, Stroll, Stroll Tweed, Gloss Fingering or Lindy Chain) with a 3.5 mm (E) hook. The pattern is a free PDF download from Knit Picks, and you can buy the yarn there or use your own.
4. Flower and Fan Table Runner
Aunt Lydia’s Flower and Fan Table Runner is a free intermediate join-as-you-go pattern in a luscious shade of Classic Crochet Thread. The description says it works as a runner for a dining table, buffet or bedroom dresser scarf, and that you can customize the length by adding or subtracting motifs. It uses a US 6 (1.6 mm) steel hook, and rustproof pins and spray starch are suggested for finishing.
5. Fall Table Runner
Red Heart’s Fall Table Runner is a free easy pattern where separately crocheted leaves are attached to a simple runner background, so the colors stand out. It is made in Red Heart With Love yarn (colors in the kit include Daffodil, Mango, Pewter, Violet and Holly Berry) on an H/8 (5 mm) hook, and the care instructions listed are gentle machine wash and low tumble dry. Several of the kit colors are discontinued, so plan substitutes.
6. Holly Table Runner
Red Heart’s Holly Table Runner is rated experienced and made with sparkly Red Heart Holiday yarn, with crocheted holly leaves, berries and 6 mm gold bead embellishments. A sewing needle and thread are used for finishing. The care instructions say it can be machine washed cool and dried flat, so the sparkly yarn is easier to care for than you might expect. The description calls it a thoughtful gift for anyone enjoying their first Christmas at home.
7. Liana Table Runner
Shannon’s Liana runner starts from 36 chains and repeats two rows to reach 10 by 62 inches, combining V-stitches with back post double crochet and front post treble crochet for a textured, lacy look. An optional beaded tassel trim finishes the ends. It uses Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (mercerized cotton, good stitch definition) on a 4.5 mm hook, and is rated intermediate.
