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Christmas Tree Forest Table Runner Crochet Pattern

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Christmas Tree Forest Table Runner Crochet Pattern
20-25 Hours 26 made this
Intermediate Level

Uses sc, hdc, dc and simple colorwork in joined motifs.

Long Project

About 20 to 25 hours for a 48 inch runner.

Statement Piece

A snowy forest for the holiday table.

About This Christmas Tree Forest Table Runner Crochet Pattern Pattern

This runner is a long white panel with a row of Christmas tree motifs. Each tree has a gold star at the center, rings of layered pine green and tiny red ornaments, finished with a scalloped white and red border.

The runner measures about 14 inches wide and 48 inches long. You crochet the motifs separately, join them in a row and work the border around the whole piece.

Christmas Tree Forest Table Runner Crochet Pattern step detail

Why You'll Love This Christmas Tree Forest Table Runner Crochet Pattern Pattern

The green trees look like a little snowy forest across your table, and the gold stars catch the light of the candles.

The motifs are worked one at a time, so it is easy to make a few each evening.

Christmas Tree Forest Table Runner Crochet Pattern step 1 - construction progress

Switch Things Up

Use silver stars and blue ornaments for a frosty look. Make 7 motifs for a longer runner.

Materials Needed

— Main Fabric

01 Worsted weight (#4) cotton yarn in 5 colors
02 White: about 250 g (background and joining)
03 Pine green: about 120 g
04 Cranberry red: about 50 g
05 Gold: about 20 g (stars)
06 Gauge: one motif measures about 6 inches across

— Tools Required

07 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
08 Yarn needle
09 Stitch markers
10 Scissors
11 Blocking mat and pins

The Free Pattern

Intermediate 20-25 Hours

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— Christmas Tree Motif (Make 6) :

Round 1: With gold, 8 sc in magic ring, join with sl st (8)
Round 2: Change to pine green. Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join (16)
Round 3: Change to pine green. Ch 1, (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) x8, join (24)
Round 4: Change to pine green. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in next st, (dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) x7, join (32)
Round 5: Change to cranberry red. Ch 1, (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) x8, join. Fasten off (40)
Block each motif flat so the rings stay round before joining.

— White Background Squares :

Round 6: Join white in any st. Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 4 sts, (hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts) around, placing a corner of (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each of 4 corner spots, join (48)
Round 7: Ch 3, dc in each st around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 corner space, join. Fasten off (56)

— Joining :

Step 1: Lay the 6 squares in one row and whipstitch them together on the back with white yarn, working through the back loops only.
Step 2: Weave in all ends.

— Scalloped Border :

Round 1: With white, join in any corner. Ch 1, sc evenly around the runner, working 3 sc in each corner. Join (about 260)
Round 2: With cranberry red, ch 1, *skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st* repeat around for scallops. Fasten off.

Assembly Instructions

  1. Block the runner flat to the final size.
  2. Weave in all ends with a yarn needle.
  3. Steam lightly and let it dry flat.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

Skipping blocking, which makes the rings curl.

Pulling color changes too tight, which puckers the motif.

Joining the squares with uneven tension, which makes the runner wavy.

Not counting the border stitches, which makes the scallops uneven.

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Designing cozy, detailed crochet patterns from home, one magic ring at a time.

Important Notes

Use cotton yarn so the runner lies flat on the table.

Keep the color order the same in every motif.

Work the border loosely so the edges do not pull in.

I hope this runner brings a pop of color to your table. Happy hooking!

Crochet Abbreviations

01 ch — chain
02 sc — single crochet
03 sl st — slip stitch
04 st — stitch
05 dc — double crochet
06 hdc — half double crochet

You Ask, We Answer

How big is the finished runner?

About 14 inches wide and 48 inches long.

Can I use acrylic yarn?

Yes, but cotton lies flatter and holds the motif shape better.

Can I make it shorter?

Yes. Make 4 motifs for about a 32 inch runner.

How do I wash it?

Hand wash cold, reshape and lay flat to dry.