Autumn Maple Leaf Table Runner Crochet Pattern
Worked with sc, hdc, dc, increases and decreases, plus simple surface slip stitch veins.
About 14 to 18 hours, stitched one small motif at a time.
Sixteen warm colored leaves and berry clusters make a table runner everyone will notice.
About This Autumn Maple Leaf Table Runner Crochet Pattern Pattern
This autumn table runner measures about 30 inches long and 13 inches wide. Sixteen crochet maple leaves in rust orange, mustard gold, olive green and burgundy, plus one cream leaf, sit along a braided brown branch. Clusters of raspberry red berries are tucked between the leaves, and a scalloped brown lace medallion peeks out at the top.
You will use sc, hdc, dc, increases and decreases, and a little surface slip stitch for the leaf veins. It suits an advanced beginner or any maker who enjoys motif projects, and it looks lovely on a dining table, sideboard or entryway console.
Why You'll Love This Autumn Maple Leaf Table Runner Crochet Pattern Pattern
I love that every leaf is a tiny project on its own. You can pick one up for an evening, finish it, and feel that little win before bedtime.
The textured stitches catch the light and make the leaves look almost real. When they are laid along the branch, the whole table suddenly feels like fall.
Switch Things Up
Try soft pastel leaves with a white branch for a spring version, or deep reds and golds for a holiday table. You can use cotton yarn for crisp leaves that wash well, or a fuzzy wool blend for a cozy look. Make fewer leaves for a short runner, or add extra leaves and branches to stretch it across a long table.
Materials Needed
— Main Fabric
— Tools Required
The Free Pattern
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— Maple Leaf (Make 16) :
— Berry (Make 15) :
— Trunk Cord (Make 1) :
— Branch Cord (Make 8) :
— Lace Medallion (Make 1) :
Assembly Instructions
- Block all 16 leaves, the lace medallion and both types of cords. Pin each leaf flat with the points stretched out, spritz with water and let them dry completely.
- Lay the lace medallion at the top end of your work surface, then place the trunk cord down the center of the runner, curving it gently so it looks like a real branch.
- Arrange the 8 branch cords on both sides of the trunk, angled upward like twigs, and pin the open ends against the trunk. Sew them on with a yarn needle and brown yarn.
- Place the leaves on both sides of the trunk, alternating the colors so no two leaves of the same shade touch. Put the big cream leaf near the middle and tuck the first leaves partly over the lace medallion.
- Sew each leaf to the cords with small whipstitches through the center of the leaf, then add a few stitches near the edge so the points lie flat.
- Group the berries in clusters of 3 along the branches, sew them on through the base with the red tails, and add a second knot underneath so they stay secure.
- Turn the runner over and secure every cord and leaf with extra stitches on the back. Weave in all ends neatly.
- Steam or spritz lightly one last time and let the runner dry flat before you place it on your table.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Placing the increases in Round 4 and Round 5 off center makes the leaf points lopsided, so check that each point has its two dc increases in the middle of the repeat.
Stuffing the berries too lightly leaves them flat and wrinkled, so pack the fiberfill firmly before you close the last round.
Twisting the strip while you whipstitch the cords makes them kink, so keep the seam straight on the underside and pin it first.
Skipping the blocking step leaves the leaf points curled, so always pin and spritz each leaf until it is fully dry.
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Important Notes
Keep your tension snug so the leaves hold their shape, but do not pull so tight that your hook gets hard to move.
Gauge does not need to be exact for this project. If your leaves come out larger or smaller, just add or remove one or two leaves to fit your table.
Hand wash gently in cool water, reshape and dry flat. Do not wring or hang the runner while it is wet.
I hope this runner brings a little warmth to your autumn table. Take your time, enjoy each leaf and happy hooking!
Crochet Abbreviations
You Ask, We Answer
How big is the finished runner?
About 30 inches long and 13 inches wide using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. Add more leaves and branches to make it longer.
Can I use a different yarn weight?
Yes. Thicker yarn with a larger hook gives bigger leaves and a bolder look, while sport weight gives a more delicate runner. Make a leaf first to check the size you like.
How do I wash it?
Hand wash gently in cool water with mild soap, press out the water with a towel and dry it flat. Cotton yarn handles washing best.
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Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- mr — magic ring
- st / sts — stitch / stitches
- sp / sps — space / spaces
- slst — slip stitch
- sc — single crochet
- hdc — half double crochet
- dc — double crochet
- inc — increase (2 sc in the same stitch unless the round says otherwise)
- dec — decrease (sc 2 sts together)