Solid and lace squares in bright red form a long diamond runner, finished at each end with a cluster of red and white poinsettias and layered green leaves. It is a bold and festive centerpiece for the Christmas season.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in red, about 400 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in white, about 60 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in dark and light green, about 60 g each
Worsted weight cotton yarn in gold, a small amount
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle
Finished Size
About 45 by 150 cm (18 by 59 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain, sl st slip stitch, sc single crochet, hdc half double crochet, dc double crochet, tr treble crochet
Solid Square (make 8)
Chain 4, join, and work granny rounds with double crochet in every stitch for 7 rounds.
Lace Square (make 16)
Chain 4, join, and work granny rounds using 3 double crochet clusters with chain 2 between, for 7 rounds.
Assembly
Turn the squares on point. Place the solid squares in a column down the center and a lace square on each side of every solid square. Join with single crochet.
Poinsettias
Red (make 2): Make 5 petals by chaining 11 and working single crochet, half double crochet, 2 double crochet, 3 treble crochet, 2 double crochet, and half double crochet along both sides.
White (make 4): Make 6 smaller petals each the same way, starting with chain 9.
Centers: With gold, chain 4, join, and work 10 single crochet.
Leaves (make 16)
Work in dark green and outline with light green, using chain 14 and working along both sides.
Finishing
Sew a leaf fan at each end with one red and two white poinsettias on top.
Final Thoughts
This runner makes a dramatic holiday statement, especially on a glass table.
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