This terracotta runner brings a rustic farmhouse feel to the holidays. Three filet trees with stars fill the center, and matching tassels with beads hang from both ends. The warm earthy color looks lovely with natural wood, greenery, and candles.
Materials
Sport weight cotton yarn in terracotta or rust, about 400 g
Crochet hook 2.5 mm
Matching or wooden beads, 13
Tapestry needle, cardboard, and graph paper
Finished Size
About 35 by 120 cm (14 by 47 inches), plus tassels
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
dc double crochet
Getting Started
If you are new to filet crochet, remember it is made of filled and open squares. Filled squares use 3 double crochet, and open squares use chain 2 and 1 double crochet.
Chart
Draw a grid 27 squares wide by 110 squares long. Draw a small tree, a medium tree, and a large tree down the center, each with a trunk, layered branches, and a star.
Panel
Chain 84.
Row 1: Double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook and in each chain. Turn.
Rows 2 onward: Follow the chart, turning with chain 3 at the start of each row.
Borders
Single crochet 3 rows down each long side.
Crochet a pointed edge on both short ends using chain 5 loops and V stitches of double crochet, chain 1, and double crochet.
Tassels
Make 13 tassels by wrapping yarn around a 10 cm card 30 times. Slide a bead onto the top tie of each, cut the bottom, and wrap the neck. Sew them to the points.
Styling Tip
Pair this runner with pinecones, dried orange slices, and cinnamon sticks for a cozy rustic Christmas table.
Final Thoughts
This rustic runner works for Thanksgiving and Christmas alike, so you can enjoy it all through the cold season.