New week, new pattern, and tutorial. We continue in the Home Decor line. This week’s project is one of my all-time favourites!
I don’t know about you, but I love having crochet pieces all around my house. It is a nice reminder of what I love to do.
Pin now, crochet later!
Not just that but I love making useful things. Pieces that I can use on a daily basis, that I can throw in the wash and have brand new again. For example, the Cottage Mug Rug. Super useful and an easy pattern that we crocheted last week. If you haven’t seen that tutorial I will leave the link here so you can go check it out.
This design is as beautiful as it is simple!
As you can see, this table runner has 2 beautiful triangles on each side, which makes the drip on each side that much more attractive.
I have called this project The Granny Table Runner for the simple reason that it’s made with the Granny Stitch (also known as the stitch for Granny Squares).
In the picture above, you can see now that both sides are different. Depending on how many stitches you use, this project will have asymmetrical sides. Which makes it so unique and beautiful. I only crocheted 38 stitches, that’s why mine is asymmetrical.
Now let’s talk about the difficulties of this pattern.
I have categorized it as a Beginner/easy pattern. You only need to know the very basics of crochet in order to make this table runner. Maybe you wouldn’t think so because it looks difficult, but it really isn’t!
After you are done with the first row, which is your set-up row, you only have to repeat row 2 over and over again, until you have reached the desired length. It’s that simple!
Now, the good thing about this project is that it is also very simple to customize. Depending on the size of your table, you can make it wider and longer.
Mine was made for my coffee table so it’s not as long as one for a dining table.
Another good thing is that it is a very quick project. You can finish in one afternoon (again, this will depend on the length).
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Let’s check the video tutorial
Stitches you should know
- Chain
- Double Crochet
Materials
- 100% Cotton, I used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in the colorway Café Au Lait (the amount will vary depending on the length of your table runner. I used 150 grams (5.3 oz) / 255m (280 yds))
- Clover Amour 5 mm Crochet Hook
- Clover mini patchwork scissors
- Clover Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations
- CH = Chain
- DC = Double Crochet
- 3 DC = 3 Double Crochet in the same stitch
Notes
- This table runner will fit a regular-size coffee table. If you want to make it longer, you will need extra yarn.
- You will notice that one side of the table runner has 2 peaks and the other has 3. This is completely normal and it’s due to the zigzag construction.
- To modify the width of this table runner, you will need a chain multiple of 18.
Final measurements
48″ long by 10″ wide (before washing/blocking)
Please note that size may change depending on tension, washing/blocking and stretching.
Pattern
Start with your foundation chain
Ch 36
Row 1: 3 Dc in the 5th ch from the hook, skip the next 2 ch, dc 3 in the next ch, skip the next 2 ch, [dc 3, ch 3, dc 3 in the same ch], skip the next 2 ch, dc 3 in the next chain, skip the next 2 ch, dc 3 in the next ch, skip the next 5 ch, dc 3 in the next ch, skip the next 2 ch, dc 3 in the next ch, skip the next 2 ch, [dc 3, ch 3, dc 3 in the same ch], skip the next 2 ch, dc 3 in the next ch, skip the next 2 ch, dc 3 in the next ch, 1 dc in the last ch. Ch 3 and turn.
Row 2: [dc 3 in the space between the two groups from the previous row], repeat [] twice. [dc 3, ch 3, dc 3] in the next ch 3 space from previous row. [dc 3 in the space between the two groups from the previous row], repeat [] twice. Skip the space between the next two groups. [dc 3 in the space between the two groups from the previous row], repeat [] twice. [dc 3, ch 3, dc 3] in the next ch 3 space from previous row. [dc 3 in the space between the two groups from the previous row], repeat [] twice. 1 dc in the turning ch from previous row.
Repeat row 2 until your table runner measures approximately 48″ or desired length.
Adding the fringes:
Grab 5 strands of yarn, double in size of the desired length of your fringe. Fold them in half, pass the strands through the loop in each corner to attach the fringe.
Graphic/Diagram
Legend
That’s it! That’s how you make the beautiful Granny Table Runner. The perfect home decor that you can make in one afternoon.
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See you next time!
Happy Crochet – Dani
