Method
Materials Needed
Medium weight worsted cotton yarn in winter colors such as dark blue, forest green, gray, and beige.
Tools Required
A 4.0 mm or 4.5 mm crochet hook, a yarn needle, and a pair of scissors.
Formation
Leaf Pattern
You will need to create approximately 30 to 40 individual leaves in various colors.
Base Chain
Chain 11 stitches.
First Side
Starting in the second chain from the hook, work the following down the chain: 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 2 double crochets, 2 treble crochets, 2 double crochets, 1 half double crochet, and 1 single crochet in the very last chain.
Leaf Tip
To turn to the other side of the foundation chain, work 1 single crochet, 2 chains, and 1 single crochet all into that same last chain.
Second Side
Working up the opposite side of the chain, make: 1 half double crochet, 2 double crochets, 2 treble crochets, 2 double crochets, 1 half double crochet, and 1 single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the very first single crochet to close the leaf.
Stem
From the base of the leaf, chain 4 to 6 stitches. Slip stitch back down this small chain. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Assembly
Crochet a very long foundation chain that matches the desired length of your table runner. Single crochet all the way back down this chain to create the central vine.
Arrange your crocheted leaves along the vine, alternating the colors and angles left and right.
Using your yarn needle, securely sew the stem of each leaf to the central vine.
Conclusion
To complete the project, weave in all loose ends securely on the back side. Wet blocking is essential for this project. Lightly dampen the entire table runner, pin each leaf completely flat on a blocking mat to shape them, and let it dry completely. This ensures the leaves will not curl and your table runner will lay beautifully flat.