Four cream granny squares turned on point, framed in red scallops and topped with raised poinsettias, make this festive runner a true Christmas showpiece. Sage green leaves soften the design, and the zigzag shape looks beautiful on glass or wood tables.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in cream, about 250 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in red, about 250 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in sage green, about 80 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle
Finished Size
About 45 by 140 cm (18 by 55 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain, sl st slip stitch, sc single crochet, hdc half double crochet, dc double crochet, tr treble crochet
Granny Square (make 4, from small to large)
With cream, chain 4 and join.
Round 1: Chain 3, work 2 double crochet, then chain 2 and 3 double crochet three times, chain 2. Join.
Round 2 onward: Work 3 double crochet in each side space with chain 1 between, and 3 double crochet, chain 2, and 3 double crochet in each corner.
Work 8 rounds for the smallest square and add 2 rounds for each larger one.
Red Border
Rounds 1 and 2: With red, work double crochet in each stitch, with corner increases.
Round 3: Skip 2 stitches, work 7 double crochet in the next stitch, skip 2, and single crochet in the next. Repeat around for scallops.
Poinsettia (make 4)
Petals (10 per flower): With red, chain 11. Work single crochet, half double crochet, 2 double crochet, 3 treble crochet, 2 double crochet, and half double crochet along the chain, 3 single crochet at the tip, then repeat down the other side.
Leaves (8 per flower): With green, work the same way starting with chain 13.
Center: With cream, chain 4, join, and work 12 double crochet in the ring.
Layer leaves, then 5 petals, then 5 more petals on top, and sew the center in the middle.
Assembly
Turn the squares on point, smallest at the top, and sew them together where the corners overlap. Sew a poinsettia to the center of each square.
Final Thoughts
This runner brings classic Christmas color to your table. Try white poinsettias on a green border for a snowy twist.