Crochet Chestnut Leaf Table Runner and Placemats
The Crochet Chestnut Leaf Table Runner and Placemats are delightful additions to any dining table, bringing a touch of nature indoors. The intricate design of the chestnut leaves adds a charming and elegant look to your dining space, making meal times feel extra special. Crafted with care and attention to detail, these crocheted pieces make for a lovely focal point during family gatherings or dinner parties. The warm earthy tones of the chestnut leaf pattern bring a cozy and welcoming vibe to your home decor, creating a pleasant and inviting atmosphere for your loved ones. Whether you're hosting a formal dinner or simply enjoying a meal with your closest friends, these table accessories are sure to impress and elevate your dining experience.
Materials: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Country Colors worsted weight yarn, 710 yds (649 m) / 400 grams — 1 skein for 1 leaf.
Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Colonial Colors: 608 yds (556 m) / 340 grams — 1 skein for 1 leaf.
Hook: H (5.0 mm)
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sl st = slip stitch
- dc = double crochet
Chestnut Leaf
Note: the center of the leaf is crocheted in rounds (6 rounds), the rest of the leaf is crocheted in rows, back and forth.
Round 1: Chain 8, join with sl st to make a ring.
Round 2: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 26 dc, sl st to ch 2.
Round 3: ch 6 (counts as 1 dc and ch 3), skip 2 sts, 1 dc, *ch 3, skip 2 sts, 1 dc, repeat from * 6 more times, end with ch 3, sl st to ch 6.
Round 4: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 6, *ch 1, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into next ch
3, repeat from * to the end of the round, sl st to ch 2.
Round 5: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in the first dc after ch 3, *ch 1, 1 dc in the last dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in the first dc after ch 3, repeat from * to the end of the round, sl st to ch 2.
Round 6: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the last dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 2 dc after ch 3, *ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 2 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 2 dc after ch 3, repeat from * to the end of the round, sl st to ch 2.
Row 7: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the last 2 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 3 dc after ch 3, *ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 3 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 3 dc after ch 3, repeat from * 5 more times, turn.
Row 8: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the last 3 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 4 dc after ch 3, *ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 4 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 4 dc after ch 3, repeat from * 5 more times, turn.
Row 9: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the last 4 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 5 dc after ch 3, *ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 5 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 5 dc after ch 3, repeat from * 4 more times, turn.
Row 10: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the last 5 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 6 dc after ch 3, *ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 6 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 6 dc after ch 3, repeat from * 4 more times, turn.
Row 11: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the last 6 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 7 dc after ch 3, *ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 7 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 7 dc after ch 3, repeat from * 4 more times, turn.
Row 12: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the last 7 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 8 dc after ch 3, *ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 8 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 8 dc after ch 3, repeat from * 3 more times, turn.
Row 13: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the last 8 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 9 dc after ch 3, *ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 9 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 9 dc after ch 3, repeat from * 3 more times, turn.
Row 14: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the last 9 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 10 dc after ch 3, *ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 10 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 10 dc after ch 3, repeat from * 3 more times, turn.
Row 15: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the last 10 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 11 dc after ch 3, *ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 11 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 11 dc after ch 3, repeat from * 2 more times, turn.
Row 16: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the last 11 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 12 dc after ch 3, *ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 12 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 12 dc after ch 3, repeat from * 1 more time, turn.
Row 17: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the last 12 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 13 dc after ch 3, *ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 13 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 13 dc after ch 3, turn.
Row 18: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the last 13 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 14 dc after ch 3, turn.
Row 19: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the last 14 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 15 dc after ch 3, turn.
Row 20: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the last 15 dc before ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into ch 3, 1 dc in each of the first 16 dc after ch 3. Tie off.
Table Runner
Crochet 3 or 4 leaves for a table runner, depending of the size of your table. Sew the leaves
with matching thread.
Placemat
Crochet one leaf for each mat.
Enjoy!