Introducing my new crochet table runner, the “Granny Paddy Runner”. I’m not the best with picking names. The name is a nod to the Paddy Green yarn and granny rectangles. Crochet runners are a fun project for beginners, and granny squares or rectangles use basic crochet stitches. Finished size 12″ x 50.25″.
Perfect for any dining room table, and you can make matching placemats to match your table runner too. Sign up for my newsletter to download the free pattern and start crafting this granny table runner today!
Use Worsted Weight 4-Ply Yarn
Beginner skill level, you can adjust the pattern with different colors or different lengths and width. This beauty will brighten up the entire room. The table runner was made with Red Heart Super Saver yarn but any worsted weight yarn. It’s perfect for everyday use and so much fun to make with the granny rectangles.
Homemade table runners can be a big focal point on your table. Choose your own yarn colors or use the ones in my sample. Just follow pattern for the written instructions and make sure you download the pdf pattern. Simple stitch work consisting of single crochet and double crochet.
Made this table runner just before St. Patrick’s Day and love light blue and darker green. The name of the green yarn is Paddy Green, hence the table runner name. Use any color combo you like or just do it with one color. The choice is always yours, you are in charge of what you create at the end of the day. You can also refer back to my Basic Granny Rectangle Tutorial if needed.
Stitch Count
If you want to adjust the size of the granny rectangle, you need to adjust in multiples of 3 + 2. Count your foundation chain in 3’s and then add 2. If you need to make it longer, add in 3’s. If you need to make it shorter, subtract in 3’s. That’s the crochet formula for this stitch pattern.
This pattern is for a rectangle granny table runner. It’s an original design and such a great project because it’s fast and you can use yarn from your stash. This crochet piece used worsted weight yarn 4-ply, it’s nice and sturdy. This is my new best way to change up my home decor, changing out the table toppers and table runners.
Cast on anywhere
When you start new rounds, you can start anywhere you like on the block. It doesn’t have to be on the corners. You also don’t need to flip your work but I noticed that as my work got bigger, it wasn’t laying flat. That’s when I decided to flip my work and it helped it lay flatter.
When your all done and ready to connect the granny’s together, make sure the right side of the granny rectangle is facing up. Look at the very center line of the granny, don’t look at the granny clusters. You can see the foundation starting chain looks better on one side of the block. Use the side that looks best for the front of your work. The rectangle shape is perfect for table runners.
Supplies Needed
- Yarn in Sample: Red Heart White, Red Heart Paddy Green, Red Heart Light Blue (one skein of each).
- Crochet Hook: Select your crochet hook size that matches the yarn weight you’ve chosen. My sample used a H or 5.00 mm crochet hook.
- Scissors: For changing colors of yarn only when you run out of a color.
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends.
Rectangle Granny Crochet Table Runner Pattern
I will be using crochet short abbreviations in this post. You will notice most of these basic stitches but let’s talk more about the Granny Cluster and Granny Corner.
Granny Cluster – A granny cluster is just 3 double crochet stitches in the same chain. These 3 double crochets are called a granny stitch or granny cluster. Technically, Granny Clusters are used everywhere on a block but for this pattern it’s used on the sides only. You simply place 3 double crochet stitches in the same chain or chain space, depending on what round you are on. I’ve got another term for the granny clusters used for the corners.
Granny Corner – A basic granny corner on any shape block (rectangle or square) is made up of 2 Granny Clusters with 2 chains in between. Those 2 chains create a chain space for the next round. This chain space is the actual corner of the block and allows you to turn direction with your work. Once chain for each side of your work. It makes sense when you break it down. Granny Corners are always the same for granny squares but are different in the first round of a granny rectangle. Because we are turning a foundation row into an oval shape, the first round corners require 3 Granny Clusters. It’s easy but I wanted to point this out.
Pattern Abbreviations
CH = Chain
CH-SP = Chain Space
ST(s) = Stitch(es)
SL ST = Slip Stitch
SK = Skip
SC = Single Crochet
DB = Double Crochet
Foundation Row
With white yarn, CH 20, turn. Start in 3rd CH from hook, SC in all STS, CH 3, turn. (This CH 3 counts as the 1st DC of the Granny Cluster in 1st round).
First Round:
Still using white yarn, add 2 DC in 1st CH (counts as first Granny Cluster). SK 2, 3 DC, repeat to end. In the last CH of row (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC).
Continue on other side. SK 2, 3 DC, repeat to end. In last CH (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC, CH 2). SL ST into the top of the starting DC to join. Tie off, knot, snip with scissors. Leave a long tail to weave in later.
Second Round:
With Light Blue yarn, cast on in the upper left hand corner and crochet 3 DC in the corner CH-SP. SK 2, 3 DC, repeat to end. In corner CH-SP (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC). In next corner CH SP (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC).
Continue on other side. SK 2, 3 DC, repeat to end. In first corner CH-SP (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC). In next corner CH-SP (3 DC, CH 2). SL ST into the top of the starting DC to join. Tie off, knot, snip with scissors. Leave a long tail to weave in later.
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Joining the Granny Squares
There are many ways to join granny squares. For my sample, I used a slip stitch into the back loop of the chains. Line up your two granny’s, right sides facing each other. Insert your hook into the same chains in both squares. Pull yarn through and slip stitch.
The runner will have a slightly different look on the front and back side with this joining method.
Here is a view of the front of table runner using the slip stitch join.
There is no border on this crochet table runner pattern. Feel free to add one of these free crochet borders.
Crochet Placemats
To make the crochet placemats, just use the pattern instructions for the table runner. These are the perfect size for a plate and eating utensils. If you want to add an extra round or two, do it. Just put your plate on the granny rectangle until it meets your desired size. They are also reversible and I don’t think they need a border either.
Here are more granny patterns you may like:
Sunburst Granny Square Blanket
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What a fun pattern! Can’t wait to try this out!