Creating a crochet motif runner or tablecloth is a beautiful and practical project. I’ll provide you with a simple motif pattern that you can repeat and join together to create a runner or tablecloth. This pattern uses basic crochet stitches and techniques.
Materials you’ll need:
- Worsted weight yarn in your choice of colors
- Appropriate-sized crochet hook for your yarn (usually H/5.00mm or G/4.00mm works well)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
Motif Pattern:
- Start with a magic ring (adjustable loop). If you’re not familiar with how to make a magic ring, you can start with a chain of 4 and join to the first chain with a slip stitch to form a loop.
- Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as a dc), work 11 dc into the magic ring or the loop you formed. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. You should have 12 dc stitches in this round.
- Round 2: Chain 3 (counts as a dc), dc in the same stitch as the chain-3. Ch 2, skip the next dc, (2 dc in the next dc) twice. Repeat from * to * around. Ch 2 and join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. You should have 12 dc clusters and 12 ch-2 spaces in this round.
- Round 3: Slip stitch into the next dc and into the ch-2 space. Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 2 dc in the same ch-2 space. Dc in each of the next two dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next ch-2 space. Repeat from * to * around. Dc in each of the last two dc, and join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. You should have 24 dc stitches and 12 ch-2 spaces in this round.
- Round 4: Slip stitch into the next two dc and into the ch-2 space. Ch 3 (counts as a dc), dc in the same ch-2 space. Dc in each of the next three dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next ch-2 space. Repeat from * to * around. Dc in each of the last three dc, and join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. You should have 36 dc stitches and 12 ch-2 spaces in this round.
- Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Video Tutorial:
To make a runner or tablecloth, you’ll need to create multiple motifs and join them together. You can join them as you go or sew them together later. Experiment with different color combinations to create a unique and personalized piece.
For joining motifs, you can use slip stitch join, whipstitch, or any other joining method you prefer. Crochet motifs together in rows or columns to create your desired size and shape for the runner or tablecloth.
Feel free to adjust the size of the motifs or the overall dimensions of your project to suit your preferences. Crocheting a motif runner or tablecloth allows for a lot of creativity, so have fun and make it your own!
