The Glimmering Garland Table Runner: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Festive, Textured Holiday Centerpiece

Introduction

Transform your holiday table with this stunning crochet table runner, featuring a unique combination of bobbles, shells, and a delicate picot edging. The rich Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Cherry Red creates a vibrant, heirloom-quality piece that will be the star of your Christmas gatherings. This pattern is designed for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters who want to create a show-stopping centerpiece with beautiful texture and dimension.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (4 Medium/Worsted Weight, 100% Acrylic, 364 yds/7 oz per skein) - 2 skeins Cherry Red (0319)
• Hook: US Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 dc x 8 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch (after blocking)
• Other: Yarn needle for weaving ends, blocking pins and mat, tape measure

Step-by-Step Instructions

Finished Size

Approximately 14 inches wide x 36 inches long (adjustable by adding pattern repeats)

Stitches & Abbreviations (US terms)

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• sk: skip
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sp: space
• bobble: (yo, insert hook, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops) 4 times in same st, yo, pull through all 5 loops on hook
• shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in indicated st or sp
• picot: ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook

Pattern Notes

• The runner is worked in rows from the center out, then a border is added.
• Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as a dc.
• To adjust length, add or subtract multiples of 12 chains to the starting chain.

Main Body

Row 1: Ch 86 (or multiple of 12 + 2). Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (84 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *sk 2 dc, shell in next dc, sk 2 dc, dc in next 5 dc; rep from * across to last 6 sts, sk 2 dc, shell in next dc, sk 2 dc, dc in last 3 dc. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *ch 1, sk next 2 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 1, sk next 2 dc, dc in next 5 dc; rep from * across to last shell, ch 1, sk next 2 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 1, sk next 2 dc, dc in last 3 dc. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, bobble in next dc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next 5 dc; rep from * across to last bobble section, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, bobble in next dc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, dc in last 3 dc. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc (the bobble top), sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next 5 dc; rep from * across to last bobble, sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, sk next ch-1 sp, dc in last 3 dc. Turn.

Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *sk 2 dc, shell in next dc, sk 2 dc, dc in next 5 dc; rep from * across to last 6 sts, sk 2 dc, shell in next dc, sk 2 dc, dc in last 3 dc. Turn.

Rows 7-10: Repeat Rows 3-6 once more.

Rows 11-12: Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 13: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc (bobble top), sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next 5 dc; rep from * across to last bobble, sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, sk next ch-1 sp, dc in last 3 dc. Turn.

Row 14: Ch 3, dc in each dc across. Turn. (84 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Border

Round 1: With right side facing, join yarn with sl st in any corner. Ch 1, work sc evenly around entire runner, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Do not turn.

Round 2: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, sk 1 sc, (sc, picot, sc) in next sc, sk 1 sc; rep from * around, adjusting as needed to maintain pattern. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Blocking

Wash gently in cool water with mild soap, rinse, and roll in a towel to remove excess water. Lay flat on a blocking mat, pin to shape, and allow to dry completely.

Your Glimmering Garland Table Runner is now complete! The rich cherry red color and dimensional texture will bring warmth and elegance to your holiday table for years to come. Enjoy the compliments and the cozy, festive atmosphere this beautiful piece creates.