Cozy Crochet Granny Rectangle Table Runner — Easy Beginner Pattern

Give your table a handmade touch with this cozy Crochet Granny Rectangle Table Runner. A beginner-friendly pattern worked in rounds, it uses classic granny clusters and can be made in a single color or multiple colors. The sample shown measures 11" x 20" and was worked in cream for the first rounds and navy for the rest, but you can customize colors and length easily.

Difficulty: Beginner

Materials

• Any #4 weight cotton yarn
• Hook: US Size H-8 (5 mm)
• Yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape

Gauge

16 st x 7 rows

Sizes

This sample is 11" x 20"

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• Slst = Slip stitch
• St = Stitch
• Dc = Double Crochet stitch
• Specialty Stitch & Technique Key
• GRst = Granny stitch [Dc3 + Ch1] in same stitch

Notes

• This pattern consists of one rectangle worked in rounds.
• Ch3 counts as st at beginning of the round.
• This pattern calls for foundation chains in multiples of 3 + 3.
• You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish. The sample uses two colors (cream then navy).
• Adjust the length by adding multiples of 3 to the foundation chain to suit your preference.
• This pattern can also be used to make placemats.

Instructions

Decide if and when to change colors. The sample uses cream for the first 3 rounds and then changes to navy.

Chain 25

Row 1: Dc2 in 4th Ch from hook (forms 1st GRst), Ch1, skip 2 Ch, GRst in next, skip 2 Ch, GRst in next, skip 2 Ch, continue across to end, Dc3 in last st, Ch2, Dc3 in same st, Ch2, Dc3 again in same st (this forms the rectangle corner), Ch1. Now continue on the opposite side: GRst in next GRst from the previous row on the opposite side, GRst in next GRst, continue to next corner, skip 2, Dc3 in last Ch (1st Dc3), Ch2, Dc3 in the same spot, Ch2, and Slst to 1st Ch3 from the beginning. (You will have 2 corners + 6 x 2 Dc3 clusters)

Now you should have a closed rectangle.

Round 2: Slst 3 to the near Ch1 space, Ch3 (counts as 1st st), Dc2, Ch1, GRst in next Ch1 space, GRst in next and continue until you reach the next corner, (Dc3+Ch2+Dc3) in next Ch2 space, Ch1, (Dc3+Ch2+Dc3) in next Ch2 space, Ch1, GRst in next Ch1 space and across, finish Slst to 1st Ch1 from the beginning. (4 corners + 7 x 2 Dc3 clusters)

Round 3: Slst 3 to the near Ch1 space, Ch3 (counts as 1st st), Dc2, Ch1, GRst in next Ch1 space, GRst in next and continue until you reach the next corner, (Dc3+Ch2+Dc3) in next Ch2 space, Ch1, (Dc3+Ch2+Dc3) in next Ch2 space, Ch1, GRst in next Ch1 space and across, finish Slst to 1st Ch1 from the beginning. (4 corners + 1 Dc3 cluster in between + 8 x 2 Dc3 clusters)

If changing color here, fasten off and cut the first color.

Rounds 4–9: Introduce the new color in a corner. Ch3 (counts as 1st st), Dc2 + Ch2 + Dc3 in same Ch2 corner, Ch1, GRst in next Ch1 space, GRst in next and continue until you reach the next corner, Dc3+Ch2+Dc3 in next Ch2 space, Ch1, GRst in next, and across to next corner. Repeat this sequence around the rectangle and finish Slst to 1st Ch1 from the beginning.

If you wish to make a larger piece, continue repeating rounds.

Round 10: Ch3 (counts as 1st st), Dc1 in next 2 Dc from previous round, Dc1 in Ch1 space, *[Dc1 in next 3 dc from previous round, Dc1 in Ch1 space]* repeat from * to * to corner, (Dc3+Ch2+Dc3) in corner, continue *to* to next corner and repeat to end of the round, Slst to 1st Ch1 from the beginning.

Round 11 (Final Round): Ch1, Sc1 in 1st st, Sc1 in next st and across to the corner, (Sc1+Ch2+Sc1) in the corner, continue Sc1 in every st to next corner and repeat to end of the round, Slst to 1st Ch1 from the beginning.

Finishing

Cut yarn and weave in ends. Hand-wash in room temperature water with gentle fabric soap and block to straighten and achieve a perfect rectangle.

DONE!!