It’s a bright, sunny day and you want to add a touch of summer to your home. How about creating something by yourself? The Crochet Summer Time Table Runner Pattern is just what you need. This pattern is like a little magic trick for your table, transforming it with colors and patterns that remind you of sunny days, blooming flowers, and cool breezes.
Crochet Summer Time Table Runner
Your table will beam with a special summer glow, making every meal feel like a picnic under the sun. So, grab your crochet hook and let’s bring the spirit of summer into your home!
Materials Needed
- Yarn: 24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand Yarns in Aqua (Size 4, medium weight, 100% mercerized cotton, 170 m or 186 yards)
- Crochet Hook: 5 ½ mm (Size I or 9)
- A Pair of Scissors
- A Yarn Needle
- A Measuring Tape
Abbreviations
- ch – Chain
- sc – Single Crochet
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- tdc – Triple Double Crochet
- FP – Foundation Chain
- RL – Return Loop
Pattern Instructions
Foundation Chain (FP)
- Start: ch a multiple of 8+2 (34 for the demonstration).
Row 1
Skip the first ch from the hook, sc in the second ch.
- ch 1, skip the next 3 ch, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1 to form an open shell.
- Skip 3 ch, sc in the next ch, ch 3, sc in the same ch to create a Pico, ch 1.
- Repeat from the beginning until the end of the row, ending with an open shell, then ch 1, skip 3 ch, sc in the last ch.
Row 2
- ch 4, turn. hdc in the same st as the ch 4, ch 1, then hdc in the same st to form a half-open shell.
- Skip to the middle of the next open shell, sc, ch 3, sc to make a Pico, ch 1.
- Repeat from the beginning until the end of the row, ending with a Pico.
For Row 3
- Repeat row 1.
Row 4
- Repeat row 2.
Continuing the Pattern
- Repeat rows 1 and 2 until your piece reaches the desired length, ensuring you end on an odd row.
Adding the Border
Border Row 1
- ch 3, sc in the same st as the ch 3, ch 3, sc in the same st, sc, ch 1 to create a Pico, then turn.
Border Row 2
- Skip the first ch, sc in the second ch, ch 3, sc in the same ch, sc, ch 1 to form a Pico.
- Skip 3 ch, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1 to make an open shell.
- Repeat from the beginning until the end of the row, ending with an open shell.
For Border Rows 3 and 4
- Repeat border rows 1 and 2 around the other three edges of your piece.
Finishing
- Fasten off and weave in your tails. Block your table runner to achieve a professional finish.
Tips for Customization
- The foundation row’s number of chains will set the table runner’s width, and the repeated rows will determine its length.
- Adapt this pattern for placemats, larger table runners, or blankets by adjusting the width and length.
- Keeping a consistent number of rows for placemats ensures uniformity.
- Remember to chain one between motifs for a neat finish.
- Choose any color of 24/7 cotton yarn to match your decor or season.
Embark on this project to brighten up your summer table setting with a handmade touch.
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