Christmas Crochet Table Runner

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Materials

  • Worsted weight cotton yarn
    • Ivory (300–350 g)
    • Red (180–220 g)
    • Forest Green (180–220 g)
    • Brown (small amount)
    • Gold metallic crochet thread (optional)
  • 3.5 mm crochet hook
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Fabric glue (optional for embellishments)
  • Polyester stuffing (optional for 3D pieces)
  • Gold beads or pearls
  • Small decorative bells
  • Tassels (4)

Finished Size

Approximately 18 × 48 inches (46 × 122 cm)

Abbreviations

  • ch – chain
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • sc – single crochet
  • hdc – half double crochet
  • dc – double crochet
  • tr – treble crochet
  • inc – increase
  • dec – decrease
  • st – stitch
  • sp – space
  • rep – repeat
  • FO – fasten off

Pattern

Center Panel

Chain 65.

Row 1: Sc in the second chain from hook and across.

Rows 2–90: Alternate textured rows using front post and back post double crochet with decorative flower motifs placed every 12 rows.

Fasten off.

Side Borders

Join dark green yarn.

Work 5 rounds of single crochet around the panel.

Change to red.

Work 4 rounds of granny-style clusters.

Add one round of gold edging.

Lace Border

Round 1: Sc around.

Round 2: Ch 5, skip 2 stitches, sc in next stitch.

Round 3: Work 7 dc in each loop.

Round 4: Picot edging around the entire runner.

Christmas Trees (Make 3)

Using green yarn:

Chain 16.

Work decreasing rows to create a triangle.

Add textured branch rows using front loop stitches.

Crochet a small brown trunk.

Sew trees to the center panel.

Snowflake Flowers (Make 8)

Magic ring.

Round 1: 12 sc.

Round 2: Create 6 petals using chains and double crochet.

Round 3: Add picot tips.

Attach a gold bead in the center.

Holly Leaves (Make 20)

Chain 12.

Work single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, picot, then mirror the opposite side.

Fasten off.

Red Berries

Make small crochet balls using 6 sc in a magic ring.

Increase to 12 stitches.

Stuff lightly.

Decrease and close.

Make approximately 40 berries.

Large Bow

With red yarn:

Crochet a rectangle measuring about 8 × 5 inches using half double crochet rows.

Make a smaller strip for the center.

Wrap and sew to form the bow.

Edge with gold thread.

Bells

Attach two decorative gold bells beneath the bow.

Pinecones

Using brown yarn:

Work oval shapes in spiral rounds.

Add textured front-loop scales.

Make two.

Tassels

Wrap ivory yarn around cardboard 40 times.

Tie, trim evenly, and attach one tassel to each corner.

Assembly

Block the center panel.

Sew the lace border securely.

Attach trees, flowers, holly leaves, berries, pinecones, and bow.

Add gold beads throughout the border.

Attach the bells below the bow.

Finish by sewing the tassels to all four corners.

Care

Hand wash in cold water using mild detergent.

Lay flat to dry.

Steam block lightly if needed.

Store flat to preserve the three-dimensional decorations and lace edging.

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