Crochet Table Runner Pattern – The Alpine Table Runner

This crochet Table Runner pattern features a gorgeous texture and diamond motif perfect for accenting your tablescapes.

Use it for everyday or special occasions. No matter the season, the Alpine table runner adds a beautiful, decorative touch and is an excellent foundation for layering with your placemats, dishes, and seasonal accents.

You can purchase a printable PDF of this pattern at our shop here or Etsy here.

I’ve been in full-on decorate for fall mode.

It took a couple of weeks for the weather here in Texas to catch up to the fact that we all have fall and cooler temps on the brain. But it finally did and we’re soaking in some lows in the 50s and 60s.

As I started pulling out the crochet pumpkins I made a few years back, the fall leaves, and these placemats I purchased…something was missing.

A table runner.

And not just any table runner obviously. A crochet one.

The Alpine Crochet Table Runner works for all seasons.

Christmas/Winter

Fall

Spring

Summer

Crochet Table Runner Pattern – The Alpine Table Runner

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The Stitches

Have you ever crocheted anything with the Alpine Stitch?

It might just be one of my new favorite stitches ever.

Not only is the texture incredible, but it gives your makes such a modern look.

Once you get the hang of the front post double crochet stitches, I think you’ll find this an easy and very enjoyable stitch.

Video Tutorial for the Crochet Alpine Stitch

Here’s a video tutorial for the Alpine Stitch.

One thing to note in our tutorial that is a little different than some others is that instead of working a double crochet in the last stitch on rows 3 & 5, you’ll work a half double crochet stitch.

Why? It gives the crochet table runner pattern a cleaner edge.

Step by Step Photo Tutorial for the Crochet Alpine Stitch

For those of you who prefer photo tutorials, here you go.

FOUNDATION & ROW 1:

ROW 2

ROW 3

ROW 4

ROW 5

Rep rows 2-5 until table runner is the length you want.

The Alpine Table Runner Pattern

Description:

The Alpine Table Runner features a gorgeous texture and diamond pattern perfect for accenting your tablescapes. Use it for everyday or special occasions. No matter the season, this table runner adds a beautiful, decorative touch and is an excellent foundation for layering with your placemats, dishes, and seasonal accents.

Notes:

• Finished size measures 15” wide x 61 1/2″ long
• To change the length, simple add more rows
• To change the width, chain a multiple of 2 + 2
• ch 2 does count as stitch
• ch 1 does not count as a stitch
• 2sc means 2 single crochet stitches in same stitch
• In order to avoid curling, use loose tension when crocheting the Front post double crochet stitches. If you do it too tight, it will curl and the table runner will not lay flat.
• You can watch a great video tutorial for the Alpine stitch HERE

Materials:

HOOK(S)

G-6/ 4.0 mm crochet hook

YARN

Weight 4 • approx. 1,302 yds

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton; 7 skeins

Color:

Ecru

NOTIONS

Scissors

Tapestry needle

GAUGE (4 x 4”)

16 sts x 7 rows

Abbreviations:

ch chain

rep repeat

yo yarn over

sc single crochet

dc double crochet

hdc half double crochet

fpdc front post double crochet

sk skip

sp space

st(s) stitch(es)

Special Stitches:

front post double crochet (fpdc)

Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around post of corresponding stitch below, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook

You can watch a great video tutorial for the Alpine stitch HERE

Please note: Instead of a dc in the last stitch on rows 3 & 5 (as in the video), you’ll do an hdc. It helps the sides look a little bit cleaner.

The Pattern:

Note: Ch 2 does count as a stitch & ch 1 does not count as a stitch

Foundation row Ch 58

Row 1 Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across; ch 1, turn. (57 sts)

Row 2 sc in each st across row; ch 2, turn.

Row 3 FPDC around second dc st 2 rows below and sk sc st behind it. *Dc in next sc st, FPDC in next dc st from 2 rows below and sk sc st behind it.* Repeat from * to * until 1 st remains, hdc in last st; ch 1, turn.

Row 4 sc in each st across row; ch 2, turn.

Row 5 *dc in next sc st, FPDC around next dc st 2 rows below and sk sc st behind it.* Repeat from * to * until 2 sts remain, dc in next sc st, hdc in last sc st; ch 1, turn.

Rep rows 2-5 until table runner is the length you want.

Finish Do not cut yarn. Continue to border instructions

For border

Note: You are crocheting 2 single crochet stitches in the first and last stitch to give your border a nice rounded clean edge

Side 1: 2sc in first side st, working sc sts evenly along the side, ending with 2sc in last st

Side 2: 2sc in first st, working sc sts in each st, ending with 2sc in last st

Side 3: rep side 1

Side 4: rep side 2

sl st to first sc from side 1

Fasten off; weave in all ends

If your table runner is curling on the edges, wet blocking will help it lay flat and retain its shape.

You can purchase a printable PDF of this pattern at our shop here or Etsy here.

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