Crochet Square Table Runner Pattern❗️Easy Tutorial for Beginners

Crocheting a table runner from square motifs is a fantastic project for anyone looking to create a custom piece of home decor. This tutorial will guide you through all the necessary steps, from making the individual squares to joining them and adding a beautiful border. It’s an easy and customizable project that’s perfect for a confident beginner ready to tackle a multi-piece project.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

This pattern is ideal if you’re comfortable with:

• Magic Ring (MR) or Chain Start: Both methods will be covered for a neat center.
• Chain (ch): The fundamental stitch.
• Slip Stitch (sl st): For joining stitches and rounds.
• Double Crochet (dc): The main stitch for the squares.
• Joining Motifs: Connecting your finished squares.

Finished Table Runner Dimensions (Approximate):

The finished size will depend on the number and size of your squares. For a standard-sized runner, we’ll aim for a finished piece that is about 40-60 inches (100-150 cm) long and 12-15 inches (30-38 cm) wide.

Materials You’ll Need:

• Yarn: Approximately 200-300 yards (180-275 meters) of Worsted Weight (Medium #4) Cotton or Cotton Blend Yarn. Cotton yarn is recommended because it’s durable and easy to wash. A solid color will give your runner a clean, modern look, while multiple colors will make it more vibrant.
• Crochet Hook: Size H/5.0mm.
• Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): Essential for weaving in ends and sewing the squares together.
• Scissors: Any sharp pair for cutting your yarn.
• Stitch Markers (Optional): Helpful for marking corners.

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Part 1: Making the Granny Square Motifs

You will need to make a number of identical squares, depending on how long you want your runner to be. For a 4-square-by-2-square runner, you’ll need 8 squares.

For each square, follow these steps:

1. Round 1 (Magic Ring or Chain Start):
   • Magic Ring: Create a Magic Ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 2 dc, ch 2, *3 dc, ch 2*, repeat from * to * two more times. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (4 clusters of 3 dc, 4 corner spaces)
   • Chain Start: Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring. Ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 2, *3 dc, ch 2*, repeat from * to * two more times. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
2. Round 2:
   • Sl st into the next two stitches and into the next corner space.
   • Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into the same corner space.
   • Ch 1 (this creates a side space).
   • *In the next corner space, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Ch 1.*
   • Repeat from * to * two more times.
   • Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
3. Round 3:
   • Sl st into the next two stitches and into the next corner space.
   • Ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into the same corner space.
   • Ch 1.
   • Work 3 dc into the next side space.
   • Ch 1.
   • Continue this pattern: 3 dc into each side space and (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into each corner space.
   • Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
4. Repeat Round 3 until your squares measure about 6 inches (15 cm) per side. Fasten off and weave in all tails.

Part 2: Assembling the Table Runner

Once you have all your squares, it’s time to join them together. The most common arrangement for a table runner is a long row.

1. Arrange the Squares:
   • Lay out your squares in a grid, for example, two squares wide and four squares long. This is a classic and elegant arrangement.
2. Join the Squares:
   • We’ll use a simple whip stitch for a clean, durable seam. Thread your yarn needle with your joining color.
   • Lay two squares next to each other, with the wrong sides facing.
   • Insert your needle into the corner stitch of both squares and begin a whip stitch, sewing through both loops of each corresponding stitch.
   • Continue sewing down the side until you reach the next corner.
   • Repeat this process to join all of your squares together.

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Part 3: Adding the Border

A beautiful border gives your table runner a polished, finished look.

1. Set Up the First Border Round:
   • With your chosen border color, join your yarn with a slip stitch to any stitch on the edge of the runner.
   • Chain 1. Work 1 single crochet (sc) into each stitch around the entire perimeter of the runner.
   • When you reach a corner, work 3 sc into the corner space to turn smoothly.
   • When you reach a seam where two squares are joined, work a sc into the corner space of the first square, then a sc into the corner space of the next square. This will secure the seam.
   • Join with a sl st to the first sc.
2. Add a Decorative Round:
   • Chain 1. Work 1 sc into the first stitch.
   • Chain 3. Skip the next stitch. Work 1 sc into the next stitch. This creates a small loop.
   • *ch 3, skip the next stitch, work 1 sc into the next stitch.*
   • Repeat from * to * around the entire perimeter.
   • Join with a sl st to the first sc.
3. Final Touches:
   • Fasten off and weave in all remaining tails securely.
   • Blocking (Optional but Recommended): Gently mist the runner with water and pin it to a foam mat, ensuring it is a perfect rectangle with all the edges straight. Allow it to air dry completely.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully created a stunning and unique Crochet Square Motif Table Runner.

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