​Fall Crochet Table Runner

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.

RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein each 1

401 Pewter A

1201 Daffodil B

1909 Holly Berry C

1252 Mango D

1530 Violet E

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

Yarn needle

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

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

Runner

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.

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.

Leaf

(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 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 worked around stem. When instructed to hold stem away from work, hold it towards you so chain is under stem on 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.

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.

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