How to Crochet a Beautiful Runner with Leaves

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Jan 18, 2020 12:58 AM

Complete Guide to Creating a Stunning Crochet Runner with Leaves - Step-by-Step Instructions

Crochet Hook and Yarn Specifications

Crochet Hook H/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge: 14 dc = 4 (10 cm); 8 rows = 4 (10 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Materials Required

RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein each

401 Pewter A
1201 Daffodil B
1909 Holly Berry C
1252 Mango D
1530 Violet E

Note: Only small quantities of B, C, D, and E are needed for this project.

Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]

Yarn needle

Runner measures 14” wide x 39” long (35.5 x 99 cm), excluding leaves.

Project Notes

Runner is worked from center out to curved ends. Leaves are made separately and sewn to runner.

Instructions for the Runner

First Side

With A, ch 51.

Row 1 (right side): Dc in 4th ch from hook (beginning ch count as first dc) and in each ch across, turn—49 dc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across ending with last sc in 3rd ch of beginning ch, turn—9 sc, 8 dc, and 16 ch-2 spaces.

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in first sc, sc in next dc, *5 dc in next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * to last sc, 3 dc in last sc, turn—8 sc and 41 dc.

Row 4: Repeat Row 2.

Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-2 space, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next sc, *2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn—49 dc.

Row 6: Repeat Row 2.

Rows 7–30: Repeat Rows 3–6 six times.

Rows 31 and 32: Repeat Rows 3 and 4.

Row 33: Ch 1, slip st in first sc, slip st in first ch-2 space, slip st in next dc, slip st in next ch-2 space, slip st in next sc, ch 3, *2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next sc; repeat from * 5 times; leave remaining sts and spaces unworked, turn—37 dc.

Row 34: Repeat Row 6.

Rows 35 and 36: Repeat Rows 3 and 4—7 sc, 6 dc, and 12 ch-2 spaces.

Row 37: Ch 1, slip st in first sc, slip st in first ch-2 space, slip st in next dc, slip st in next ch-2 space, slip st in next sc, ch 3, *2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next sc; repeat from * 4 times; leave remaining sts and spaces unworked, turn—25 dc.

Row 38 and 39: Repeat Rows 2 and 3—6 sc and 26 dc.

Fasten off.

Second Side

Row 1 (right side): With right side facing and working in opposite side of foundation ch, join A with slip st in first ch, ch 3, dc in each ch across, turn—49 dc.

Rows 2–39: Repeat Rows 2–39 of first side.

Instructions for the Leaves

(Make 16 - 4 each with B, C, D, and E)

Ch 7.

Row 1 (right side): Slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 ch (stem made), (slip st, 5 sc, slip st) in last ch, turn—5 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, skip first slip st, 2 sc in first 2 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 2 sc in last 2 sc, turn—11 sc.

Row 3: Ch 4, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip first sc, sc in next sc (point made); *ch 4, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip first sc, sc in next sc* (point made), ch 5, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in last 2 ch, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc (point made); repeat from * to * twice—5 points. Do not turn.

Note: Do not work around stem. When instructed to hold stem away from work, hold it towards you so the chain is under the stem on the wrong side.

Round 4 (right side): Working in ends of rows, sc in first 2 rows, holding stem away from work, ch 1, skip next row (stem), sc in next 2 rows, *working in opposite side of foundation ch of next point, sc in each ch to next ch-1 space, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 space, sc in each hdc and dc**, skip first foundation ch of next point; repeat from * 4 times, ending last repeat at **; join in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing Touches

Using photograph as a guide, with A, embroider veins on leaves with straight stitches and long back stitches. Arrange leaves as desired and sew in place. Weave in ends.

Abbreviations Used

A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.

ch = chain(s)

dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet

sc = single crochet

st(s) = stitch(es)

( ) = work directions in parentheses in same st

* = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated

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4 comments

Daisy

Jan 18, 2020 09:08 AM

I like it, very nice table runner

Holly

Jan 18, 2020 10:29 AM

Looks great

Heidi

Jan 18, 2020 10:59 AM

I love these leaves