Rows of bright orange fans in beige frames create a bold geometric pattern in this lively runner. A border of little orange flowers and a scalloped beige edge finish the design, making it perfect for fall and summer tables.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in beige, about 300 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in orange, about 200 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle
Finished Size
About 45 by 130 cm (18 by 51 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain, sl st slip stitch, sc single crochet, dc double crochet, tr treble crochet, puff pull up 3 loops in one stitch and close together
Fan Panel
With beige, chain 66.
Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and across. Turn.
Row 2: Change to orange. Chain 1, single crochet in the first stitch, skip 4 stitches, work 11 treble crochet in the next stitch, skip 4 stitches, and single crochet in the next. Repeat across. Turn.
Row 3: Change to beige. Chain 4, work 5 treble crochet in the first stitch, single crochet in the center of each fan, and 11 treble crochet in each single crochet between fans. End with 6 treble crochet. Turn.
Row 4: With beige, chain 1 and single crochet in each stitch across. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2 to 4, shifting the fans each time, until the panel is about 115 cm long.
Border
Round 1: With beige, work single crochet around the panel.
Round 2: With orange, work a puff stitch and chain 2 in every third stitch around to create small flowers.
Round 3: With beige, work double crochet in each stitch and space.
Round 4: With beige, work shells of 7 double crochet with single crochet between.
Final Thoughts
This fan runner is easy to memorize once you get going. Try teal and cream or red and beige for a new look.