Crochet Table Runner for Christmas in Rectangle Shape

In this post, learn how to crochet a beautiful and simple table runner with a step-by-step tutorial for beginners. It covers the dimensions and materials, starting the project with a slip knot and chains, and the main crochet pattern involving groups of double crochets.

The tutorial also demonstrates how to increase the size, form corners, change yarn colors for a striped effect, and create a decorative border. So, follow through with us for the tutorial.

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Project Overview

• Dimensions: The finished table runner is about 28 inches long and 18 inches wide.

• Materials: It is made with cotton yarn and a 3mm crochet hook.

• Customization:

  • To make it larger, you can add chains in multiples of four.

  • More rounds can be added to increase its size.

Starting the Table Runner

• Slip Knot and Chains: Begin by making a slip knot, then create chains in multiples of four, adding six more chains at the end. For example, the video demonstrates starting with 40 chains plus six more, totaling 46 chains.

• Round 1:

  • Skip the first five chains.

  • Make a double crochet in the sixth, seventh, and eighth chains.

  • Follow this with a chain, skip one chain, and then make three double crochets in the subsequent chains.

• • Continue this pattern of three double crochets, one chain, and skipping one chain until the end of the row.

  • At the end of the row, after making three double crochets, make a chain, skip the second-to-last chain, and make a double crochet in the last chain.

Subsequent Rounds and Corners

• Round 2:

  • Make three chains (counted as the first double crochet) and flip the work.

  • Insert the hook into the chain space and make two more double crochets.

  • Make a chain, then make three double crochets in each subsequent chain space.

  • At the end of the row, make a chain, insert the hook into the chain space, and make three double crochets.

• Creating Corners:

  • Corners are formed by making three double crochets, three chains, and three more double crochets in the same chain space. This pattern is repeated in each round for the corners.

  • A new group of double crochets is made in the chain space between corners to increase the runner’s size.

• Pattern Repetition: The general pattern involves making three double crochets, followed by one chain, and then three double crochets in the next chain space. This is continued until reaching a corner.

• Joining Rounds: Each round is typically joined with a slip stitch into the first chain.

Color Changes

• First Color Change: After completing five rounds with the initial color (red), the yarn is cut and a new color (white) is introduced.

• White Color Rounds: Three rounds are made with the white yarn, following the same pattern of three double crochets, three chains, and three double crochets for corners, and three double crochets with one chain in between for the sides.

• Second Color Change: After completing three rounds with white, the yarn is cut again, and the original color (red) is reintroduced for additional rounds.

• Additional Rounds: Five more rounds are made with the red color.

Making the Border

• • Border Pattern: The border is created by making a double crochet in each chain space, followed by three chains, and then three more double crochets into the same double crochet just made. This creates a decorative edge.

  • Corner Border: At the corners, the previous corner pattern of three double crochets, three chains, and three double crochets is repeated.

  • Finishing: The border round is completed by making remaining double crochets in the corner space and joining with a slip stitch into the first chain, then cutting the yarn.