Holly Christmas Table Runner Crochet Pattern
Easy V-stitch rows, plus small holly leaves worked in single crochet.
About 10 to 14 hours from the first chain to the last gold bead.
Red, green and gold sparkle gives your holiday table a cozy glow.
About This Holly Christmas Table Runner Crochet Pattern Pattern
This Christmas table runner measures about 13 x 39 inches (33 x 99 cm) when worked in worsted weight yarn. The center is a soft cream V-stitch mesh, framed by a border of red, green and red rounds that ends in a scalloped edge.
Two holly clusters sit at the short ends, each with four spiky green leaves and three red berries topped with gold beads. The pattern suits crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches, working around corners and a little sewing.
Why You'll Love This Holly Christmas Table Runner Crochet Pattern Pattern
I love how the plain cream center lets the holly stand out. The sparkle in the red and green yarn catches the candlelight, and the whole runner looks far fancier than it is to make.
The V-stitch rows are relaxing and easy to memorize, so it is a great project to work on in the evening. It also makes a lovely handmade gift for a host or a sideboard.
Switch Things Up
Try ivory with navy and silver for a frosty winter table, or use burgundy and soft sage for a vintage look. You can add or remove rows to fit your own table, work just one holly cluster in the middle, or make a few extra leaves and berries to decorate matching napkin rings.
Materials Needed
— Main Fabric
— Tools Required
The Free Pattern
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— Runner Body (cream) :
— Border (red, green, red) :
— Holly Leaf (Make 8, green) :
— Holly Berry (Make 6, red) :
Assembly Instructions
- Weave in all ends on the runner, then pin it flat and steam it lightly from a distance so the edges lie straight and the scallops open up.
- Lay the runner flat and find the center line of each short end. Measure about 5 inches (13 cm) in from the short edge of the border to place each holly cluster.
- Arrange four leaves in a loose cross with the spiky tips pointing outward and the base points meeting near the center. Pin them in place.
- Sew each leaf down with the green tail, using small stitches along the middle and at the base point so the spikes stay free.
- Sew three berries in a tight triangle where the leaf bases meet, using the red tails.
- Stitch one gold bead on top of each berry with sewing thread, then knot the thread securely on the back.
- Repeat steps 3 to 6 for the second holly cluster at the other end of the runner, matching the distance from the edge.
- Weave in any remaining ends and press the leaves flat with your hand.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Skipping the last dc at the end of a row: always work it into the top of the beginning ch-3, or the sides will curve inward.
Pulling the foundation chain too tight: use a loose chain or a slightly larger hook for it so the starting end does not pinch.
Sewing the holly on before shaping the runner: steam the runner flat first, then pin the leaves and berries in place.
Splitting the sparkle yarn: insert the hook slowly into each ch-1 sp and stitch so no strands get missed.
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Important Notes
Gauge does not need to be exact. If you want a longer or shorter runner, add or remove rows in the body and adjust the border counts to match.
Metallic sparkle yarn does not like heat, so never press it with a hot iron and use only a light steam from a distance.
The gold beads are small parts. Keep this piece away from small children and pets, or embroider tiny gold dots instead of sewing on beads.
Keep an even tension so the long edges stay straight and the border lies flat.
I hope this holly runner brings a little sparkle to your holiday table. Happy hooking and merry stitching!
Crochet Abbreviations
You Ask, We Answer
How big is the finished table runner?
About 13 x 39 inches (33 x 99 cm) with worsted weight yarn and a 5.0 mm hook. Add or remove rows to change the length.
Can I use a different yarn weight?
Yes. Use a hook that gives an open but even V-stitch mesh, and expect the runner to come out smaller with thinner yarn and larger with thicker yarn.
How do I wash it?
Hand wash gently in cool water, press out the water with a towel and lay it flat to dry. Avoid hot irons and the dryer because of the metallic thread and the beads.
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Abbreviations
- mr — magic ring
- ch — chain
- sl st — slip stitch
- sc — single crochet
- dc — double crochet
- inc — increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec — decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- V-st — V-stitch (dc, ch 1, dc all in the same stitch or space)
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- sp — space
- x — times (repeat the instructions in the brackets that many times)