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Peppermint Swirl Table Runner Crochet Pattern

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Peppermint Swirl Table Runner Crochet Pattern
20-25 Hours 3 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 candy cane look for the holiday table.

About This Peppermint Swirl Table Runner Crochet Pattern Pattern

This runner is a long forest green panel with a row of round peppermint candy motifs. Each candy has a white center and alternating rings of bright red and white, finished with a scalloped red and white 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.

Peppermint Swirl Table Runner Crochet Pattern step detail

Why You'll Love This Peppermint Swirl Table Runner Crochet Pattern Pattern

The red and white swirls look like a row of candies on a green table and bring instant holiday cheer.

The motifs are worked one at a time, so it is easy to work on in front of the tv.

Peppermint Swirl Table Runner Crochet Pattern step 1 - construction progress

Switch Things Up

Make the swirls in pink and white for a sweet pastel version. Make 7 motifs for a longer runner.

Materials Needed

— Main Fabric

01 Worsted weight (#4) cotton yarn in 3 colors
02 Forest green: about 250 g (background and joining)
03 Bright red: about 130 g (rings and border)
04 White: about 110 g (rings, centers and border)
05 Gauge: one motif measures about 6 inches across

— Tools Required

06 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
07 Yarn needle
08 Stitch markers
09 Scissors
10 Blocking mat and pins

The Free Pattern

Intermediate 20-25 Hours

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— Peppermint Motif (Make 6) :

Round 1: With white, 8 sc in magic ring, join with sl st (8)
Round 2: Change to bright red. Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join (16)
Round 3: Change to white. Ch 1, (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) x8, join (24)
Round 4: Change to bright red. 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 white. 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.

— Forest green Background Squares :

Round 6: Join forest green 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 forest green 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 bright 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.