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.
Table runner patterns to explore
1. Geo Filet Table Runner
Lily Sugar’n Cream at Yarnspirations is an easy 100% cotton Lily Sugar and Cream design measuring about 12.5 by 72 inches before fringe. Double crochet and chain stitches form a subtle geometric filet field, then braided fringe finishes both ends. Its neutral cotton fabric can be kept natural or recolored for a brighter table setting. It’s worked on an H/8, 5mm hook.
2. Square on Square Table Runner
Aunt Lydia’s at Yarnspirations is an easy Aunt Lydia thread crochet runner offered as a free download in small, medium, and large sizes. The nested square motif is shown in colors with Asian influence, but the pattern is designed to work in any seasonal palette. A thread needle is listed among the finishing supplies. It calls for size 10 crochet thread on a US 7, 1.5mm steel hook.
3. Tissiere Table Runner
Beth Major at Knit Picks is an intermediate 65 by 8.5 inch basketweave runner by Beth Major. It uses 924 yards of fingering weight wool, such as Palette, Stroll, Stroll Tweed, Gloss Fingering, or Lindy Chain, with a 3.5 mm/E hook. The textured stitch pattern is intended to add a subtle accent without overpowering the table.
4. Flower and Fan Table Runner
Aunt Lydia’s at Yarnspirations is an intermediate join as you go project crocheted in Aunt Lydia Classic Crochet Thread. Flower and fan motifs create a lacy runner suitable for a dining table, buffet, or dresser scarf, and the length changes simply by adding or subtracting motifs. Rustproof pins and spray starch are suggested finishing supplies. It’s worked on a US 6, 1.6mm steel hook.
5. Fall Table Runner
Red Heart at Yarnspirations is an easy Red Heart design in which separately crocheted fall leaves are attached to a simple runner background. The construction lets the leaf colors stand out against the base, making a seasonal table piece for gatherings. It’s worked in Red Heart With Love on an H/8, 5mm hook. The listed care includes gentle machine washing and low tumble drying.
6. Holly Table Runner
Red Heart at Yarnspirations is an experienced level Red Heart Holiday yarn project with sparkly fabric, crocheted holly leaves, berries, and 6 mm gold bead embellishments. A sewing needle and thread are listed for finishing. The runner is designed as a festive seasonal table piece and can be machine washed cool, then dried flat.
7. Liana Table Runner
Shannon at The Loophole Fox combines V-stitches with back post double crochet and front post treble crochet for a textured, lacy look, starting from 36 chains and repeating two rows to reach the finished 10 by 62 inch length. An optional beaded tassel trim finishes the ends. It’s worked in Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton on a 4.5mm hook.
