Holiday Holly Crochet Table Runner

Have a berry Merry Christmas with this Holiday Holly Crochet Table Runner set up on your dining room table. Holly is one of the most iconic Christmas florals because the leaves and berries are bright green and red, matching perfectly with other festive Christmas decorations. This DIY table runner is one of the easiest crochet projects for Christmas and you'll be glad you made it. You can even give this pretty table runner as a housewarming gift or Christmas present. It's bound to be a crowd-pleaser.

Estimated Cost$11-$20

Time to CompleteWeekend project

MaterialsYarn

Easy

Materials List

1 skein of RED HEART Super Saver: 319 Cherry Red A
1 skein of RED HEART Super Saver: 979 Mistletoe B
1 skein of RED HEART Super Saver: 672 Spring Green C
1 skein of RED HEART Super Saver: 368 Paddy Green D
Susan Bates brand Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]
Yarn needle

Directions for runner:

With A, ch 9.

Row 1 (right side): Dc in 4th ch from hook (beginning ch count as first dc) and in each ch across, turn—7 dc.
Row 2 (openwork row): Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1 here and throughout), *ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * across ending last repeat in top of beginning ch, turn—4 dc and 3 ch-1 spaces.
Row 3 (increase row): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in first ch-1 space, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next ch-1 space, 2 dc in next dc, 2 dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch, turn—11 dc.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2—6 dc and 5 ch-1 spaces.
Row 5 (increase row): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in first ch-1 space, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each ch-1 space and dc across to last dc before beginning ch, 2 dc in next dc, 2 dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch, turn—15 dc.
Row 6–19: Repeat last 2 rows 7 times—43 dc.
Row 20: Repeat Row 2—22 dc and 21 ch-1 spaces.
Row 21: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 space, dc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last ch-1 space, 2 dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch, turn—45 dc.
Row 22: Repeat Row 2—23 dc and 22 ch-1 spaces.
Row 23: Ch 3, dc in each dc and ch-1 space across, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch, turn— 45 dc.
Rows 24–71: Repeat last 2 rows 24 times.
Row 72: Repeat Row 2.
Row 73: Ch 3, working first “leg” in next ch-1 space and 2nd "leg" in next dc, [dc2tog] 2 times, dc in each ch-1 space and dc across to ch-1 space before last dc, working first "leg" in next ch-1 space and 2nd "leg" in next dc, dc2tog, working first "leg" in last ch-1 space and 2nd “leg” in 3rd ch of beginning ch, dc2tog, turn—41 dc.
Row 74: Repeat Row 2—21 dc and 20 ch-1 spaces.
Rows 75–90: Repeat last 2 rows 8 times—5 dc and 4 ch-1 spaces.
Row 91: Ch 3, working first "leg" in next ch-1 space and 2nd "leg" in next dc, dc2tog, dc in each ch-1 space and dc across to last ch-1 space working first "leg" in last ch-1 space and 2nd "leg" in 3rd ch of beginning ch, dc2tog, turn—7 dc.
Row 92: Repeat Row 2—4 dc and 3 ch-1 spaces.
Row 93: Ch 3, dc in each dc and ch-1 space across, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch. Fasten off.

Directions for the border:

Round 1 (right side): With right side facing and working in ends of rows, join B with slip st in first row, *5 dc in next openwork row, slip st in next row*; repeat from * to * across first side, **5 dc in next ch-1 space, slip st in next st; repeat from ** twice; working across other side, slip st in first row; repeat from * to * to last row; working in opposite side of foundation ch, skip first ch, ***5 dc in next ch-1 space, slip st in next ch; repeat from *** twice; join with slip st in first slip st. Fasten off.
For the Leaf:
(make 11 - 4 with C and 7 with D ) Ch 16
Row 1 (right side): Slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch (stem made), sc in next 11 chs, 3 sc in next ch, working in opposite side of foundation ch, skip first ch, sc in next 11 ch, turn—25 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, *hdc next sc, (dc, ch 2, slip st) in next sc, sc in next sc*; repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in next sc, ch 2, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * to * 2 times, hdc next sc, (dc, ch 2, slip st) in next sc, sc2tog. Fasten off.
For the Berry:
With A, ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.

Directions for finishing:

Use photograph as a guide for stitching. With contrasting shade of C or D, embroider veins on each leaf with back stitches across length and straight stitches worked diagonal to back stitches.
Sew leaves and berries at each end of runner or where desired.
Weave in ends.

Abbreviations

A, B, C: color A, Color B, Color C, etc.

ch: chain(s)

dc: double crochet

st(s): stitch(es)

(): work directions in parentheses into same st

[]: work directions in brackets the number of times specified

*: repeat whatever follows the * as indicated

NotesNotes:
GAUGE: 14 dc = 5" (12.5 cm); 7 rows = 4-1/2" (11.5 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

-Runner is worked back and forth in rows. To lengthen or shorten runner, work as many repeats of Rows 22 and 23 as desired, then continue with Row 72.
Special Stitch
-dc2tog = [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch or space, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 2 times, yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
-sc2tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
-Table runner measures 16" wide x 60"
long (40.5 x 152.5 cm).

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Hannah

Jun 19, 2017

I am so glad my mother made a Christmas runner- well she actually does every year. She make somewhat like this, red and green. She also made a runner with red and gold. These table runners contribute to how our house, especially our dining area looks.

Kristina K

Jun 10, 2016

Hopefully by the time we get closer to Christmas I'll be good enough at crocheting to give this one a try! Otherwise, I might try to make the same thing, but knit. We'll see. It's so cute and festive!