Last updated on February 8th, 2025 at 10:22 pm
Elevate Your Table Setting with this Modern Color Block Table Runner Crochet Pattern. It’s is a quick make and a stunning addition to any home decor. A simple pattern making it the perfect project for a beginner. If you can crochet chain stitches and the single crochet stitch, this simple design is a great way to show off your skills.
A great way to decorate your coffee table, dining table, or end table. A chic and contemporary crochet pattern. You don’t have to wait for special occasions to decorate.
What is Color Blocking?
Color blocking is a design technique that involves using contrasting blocks or sections of solid colors to create a visually striking and bold effect. In the context of crochet or other crafts, a color block pattern typically means incorporating distinct sections of different solid colors within the design.
These color contrasts can be used to highlight specific elements, create patterns, or simply add a vibrant and modern aesthetic to the finished piece.
In the case of a color block table runner crochet pattern. We used this method as an easy way to create a visually captivating result where solid blocks of different colors come together harmoniously to create a modern and stylish look for your table decor.
You can see the dining room table set with a few pretty China pieces and our everyday dishes. The different colors create a pretty look of your table.
Modern Home Decor
There are a variety of ways that color can be used to decorate your home. When you accent pieces are handmade, even better. This is a wonderful way to use yarn scraps.
The blue, grey, and white hues create a clean and striking color palette.
Linen Stitch, Moss Stitch, Granite Stitch Crochet
The basic stitches combined in this crochet pattern you may see as different names, such as the linen stitch, moss stitch, or granite stitch. All of the listed crochet stitch names are for the same stitch. However, they all have the same beautiful results. The first time I worked this stitch it was for a crochet blanket and the resulting fabric was wonderful.
If you have never tried this one, I encourage you to give it a try. I just love the look of this stitch pattern. The great texture and color scheme compliment each other nicely in this farmhouse style home decor.
Video Tutorial of Stitch
I have made a few crochet blankets using this same stitch. Here is a crochet video tutorial for you to learn this lovely stitch. In the video, I also show you how to crochet over the ends to help create a neat finish.
Crochet Accent Piece for Your Home Decor
This table runner is perfect for the kitchen, as well as, other places throughout your home. While I shows the table runner in front of the wash basin so you could see the detail, I actually use the table runner in the middle of this antique ice chest and place the wash basin and picture on top in the middle. Just beautiful and stylish home decor.
Pair unconventional colorways to add instant personality to any room, whether incorporating color-blocked pillows, wall art, or even tabletop decor.
This photo was taken at my sister-in-laws gorgeous home. She has lots of antique furniture and this pairs nicely with her antique wooden table.
Dress up Your Table
Make ordinary meals special by mixing and matching variations of the same color hues. Creating an inviting space for family and friends to enjoy time together.
This is a free crochet pattern here on the website; however, if you prefer a digital download ad free version, use the links below to get your copy.
Directions: Modern Color Block Table Runner Crochet Pattern
Skill Level
Beginner Friendly
If you can work the chain stitch and crochet stitch, you can make this crocheted table runner.
Finished Size
This color block crochet table runner is approximately 9 inches X 40 inches complete.
However, if you choose to change the pattern for a size you desire, the length can be adjusted by using multiples of 2. The beginning number of chain stitches creates the length.
The make it wider, add more rows. Keep in mind though that making changes to its length or width will require more yarn. The rows of colors can be worked in different lengths, and this would also look lovely as a solid color.
If you change the number of stitches for each color or the rows. be sure to count the rows and stitches. This will help keep the symmetrical look of the table runner. Whatever you do on one end, you should repeat on the other end.
Gauge
A 4 inch X 4 inch block consists of 15 rows and 17 stitches.
Abbreviations
- CH = Chain
- SC = Single Crochet
- SK = Skip Stitch
- ST = Stitch
- STs = Stitches
- [ ] = Repeat Between
Materials
White Caron One Pound less than 1 Skein or approximately 225 yards.
Sky blue Caron One Pound less than 1 Skein or approximately 175 yards.
Grey Heather Red Heart less than 1 Skein or approximately 100 yards.
If you are not able to find the Caron One Pound yarn or Red Heart yarn locally, you can find online. Check out our savings center for links.
Size H Crochet Hook 5.0 MM
Yarn Needle to weave in the yarn ends
Scissors
Pattern Notes
This pattern is written in US Crochet Terms
Visual of Color Rows and Colors Within the Rows. There is a color chart provided after the written pattern to help you visualize the detail.
Turn at the end of each row.
Crochet Pattern
Begin
Starting with the white yarn.
Work a foundational chain of 160 CH STs.
Row 1
SC in 4th CH from hook, [CH 1, SK 1 ST, SC in next ST]. Repeat between [ ] across, ending with a SC in last ST. Turn
Row 2
CH 2, SC in first CH-1 SP in previous row (Note: not in the stitch itself, but in the space that was created by the CH. To do this, insert your hook in the space, yarn over and pull through the yarn and complete your SC), [CH 1, Skip 1 ST, SC in next SP]. Repeat between [ ] to the last CH where you end with a SC. Turn
Rows 3-37
Repeat Row 2.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends and cut off excess yarn.
Stitch Colors for Rows
Beginning chain stitch 160 White yarn
Rows 1-5
160 White yarn
Rows 6-10
40 White yarn, 80 Blue yarn, 40 White yarn stitches
Rows 11-15
160 White yarn stitches
Rows 16-17
50 White yarn, 60 Grey yarn, 50 White yarn stitches
Rows 18-19
40 White yarn, 80 Grey yarn, 40 White yarn stitches
Rows 20-21
50 White yarn, 60 Grey yarn, 50 White yarn stitches
Rows 22-26
160 White yarn stitches
Rows 27-31
40 White yarn, 80 Blue yarn, 40 White yarn stitches
Rows 32-37
160 White yarn stitches
Chart of Table Runner Colors
We hope it’s the perfect addition to the heart of your home.
Happy crocheting.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.
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