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Easy Steps for a Fall-Inspired Pumpkin Table Runner

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Hi Everyone!  Happy Fall!  It is officially that time of year, summer is coming to an end and fall is beginning.  The weather is getting cooler at night and early morning but thankfully still warming up a bit during the day.  My daughter is a nut for anything and everything Halloween / Fall.  The other day she asked me if I would make a Fall Inspired table runner for the middle of our table that was nothing but pumpkins.  Of course I had to stand up to the challenge.  Let’s face it, crochet pumpkins are super easy to make anyway.  I already had a fantastic pattern for a pumpkin coaster so I thought I would just take that pattern and turn it into a table runner.  I think it turned out really cute!  I hope you enjoy making this Fall Inspired Pumpkin Table Runner.  It is going to be the perfect addition to the middle of any decorative table in your home this fall.  

Enough Said, Let us get started with everything that you will need for this Fall Inspired Pumpkin Table Runner!

Size:  5 pumpkins wide by 3 rows deep.  The size of your pumpkin table runner will depend on the size of the crochet hook that you use.  The more pumpkins you make the larger and wider your Fall Inspired Pumpkin Table Runner will be.

Abbreviations:  MC (magic circle), SLST (slip stitch), CH (chain), SC (single crochet), HDC (half double crochet), DC (double crochet)

Skill Level:  Easy, beginner friendly

Note:  The chain 1 at the beginning does not count as a stitch.

Fall Inspired Pumpkin Table Runner Supplies:  

Yarn:  I used Lily Sugar and Cream 100% cotton yarn for this project in the colors Hot Orange and Dark Pine.  You will need a minimum of 4 skeins of the hot orange and 1 skein of dark pine.  You can purchase this yarn in the highlighted links above.

Crochet Hook:  4mm Crochet Hook.  I really love the crochet hooks that have the silicone handles.  They seem to fit really comfortably in my hand.  You can find this crochet hook in the highlighted link above.

Yarn Needle:  Any yarn needle that you have on hand will do.  However, I really do like the metal yarn needles.  I feel like they weave through the yarn so much easier.  Let’s face it, when you have a ton of yarn tails to weave in you want it to go quickly. You can purchase a multi pack of metal yarn needles in the link above.

Scissors:  Any pair of scissors that you have on hand will be fine.  Honestly, I really enjoy the small craft scissors because I can tuck them away in my crochet hook bag.  That way I never have to worry about having a pair on hand in a pinch.  These scissors can be found in the highlighted link above.

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This fall inspired pumpkin table runner turned out perfect, don’t you think?

Now on to the Pumpkins Body: 

With your orange yarn, make as many of these as you would like to create the length and width of your pumpkin table runner.  

Round 1:  Create a MC (magic circle), place a SC (single crochet), a HDC (half double crochet), and 5 DC (double crochet) inside the magic circle.  Next, place a HDC, SC, and 5 DC inside the magic circle (that’s right you just did 2 sets inside the magic circle).  Make sure you pull the tail tight and close off your magic circle, SLST (slip stitch) to the top of the very first SC.  CH (chain) 1

Round 2:  SC in the CH 1 space, HDC in the next stitch, now place 2 DC in each of the next 5 stitches, HDC in the next stitch, SC in the next stitch, HDC in the next stitch, and finish off with 2 DC in the last 5 remaining stitches.  SLST to the top of the first SC and CH 1.  

Round 3:  SC in the CH 1 space, HDC in the next stitch, now place 2 DC in each of the next 10 stitches, HDC in the next stitch, SC in the next, HDC in the next stitch, and place 2 DC in each of the remaining 10 stitches.  SLST to the top of the first SC and fasten off ad weave in your yarn tails.  

For the Pumpkin Stem: 

Row 1:  With your green yarn.  Find where you fastened off.  This is the top of your pumpkin.  Count over 2 stitches to the right and attach your green yarn.  In the same space where you attached your green yarn, place 1 SC.  SC in the next 3 stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work.

Row 2:  SC in the CH 1 space and SC in the last 3 stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work.

Row 3:  SC in the CH 1 space and SC in the last 3 stitches.  Fasten off and weave in all of your yarn tails.  

Now to put this Fall Inspired Pumpkin Table Runner together!

For the first row:  First, take 2 pumpkins (make sure the right sides are facing each other), you will want to tie them together in a way that will allow them to open up and have the 2 right sides facing upward.  I insert my crochet hook into the back loop of the top pumpkin and into the front look of the bottom pumpkin toward the middle and on the side, grab your yarn with your crochet hook and pull it through.  Now you can clip your yarn off long enough to tie in a knot and weave in your yarn tails.  Continue to do this for the entire length that you want your pumpkin table runner.  

For the second row:  Do the same thing with another row of pumpkins as you did for the first row.  Once everything is tied in a knot and you have woven in all of your ends, take your pumpkin and lay it right side facing down with the stem down in the little indention at the bottom of the pumpkin.  That way when you get everything tied together and you open it the right sides are facing the same way.  Now, I put my hook through the very middle stitch of the bottom of the pumpkin and in to the middle stitch of the pumpkin stem and pull my yarn through.  I clip my yarn just long enough to be able to tie in a knot and weave in my yarn tails.  I will continue to repeat this all the way down to the very last pumpkin.  

For the rest of your pumpkins and rows:  All you have to do is repeat the same process for the first row and the second row until you have attached all of your pumpkins.  It is that simple.  

The fun thing about it is that it will work up so fast.  I threw on my latest book that I am listening to on Amazon and went to town. The most time consuming part of the Fall Inspired Pumpkin Table Runner is weaving in all those darn yarn tails.  I hope you enjoy this project as much as I did when I made mine. Another fun project for you to make this fall / halloween would be my Jack Skellington Beanie. It is so simple to make and turned out super cute. I’m sure you have a Jack Skellington fan somewhere in your home or amongst your friends.

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Create a Bright C2C Table Runner for Your Home

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Hi Everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Summer. I can’t believe summer is already coming to an end and school is starting up. I made the C2C Table Runner a few months ago but am just getting around to putting it on here. We had a really busy and exciting summer. We welcomed our first grand baby and moved into a new home. Being sort on time I wanted something simple to make for our dining table. This C2C Table Runner is simple to make and I will try and break it down for you in a way that is easier to understand. I know it took me a while to learn the C2C stitch because most patterns that I came across were either too confusing or the pattern was poorly written. That’s why it took me so long to get this on here. I’m hoping that I am able to create the pattern for this C2C Table Runner in a way that is easy for you to follow. I feel like no matter what your skill level is you should be able to read a pattern and follow along easily.

I think this C2C Table Runner turned out perfect. It’s just the right length for our kitchen table. I didn’t want it to hang off of the edges of the table so I made this C2C Table Runner to cover around 3/4 of the table. The bright yellow cotton yarn that I used with this C2C Table Runner provides the perfect pop of color for our home. I hope you all enjoy this pattern for my C2C Table Runner. Make sure you check out the video below for this C2C Table Runner. While you are there don’t forget to subscribe to my channel.

This Simple To Make C2C Table Runner works up in no time flat.

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Create Your Own Colorful Crochet Table Runner for Thanksgiving

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Today’s blog post has me thinking of Thanksgiving. This year we will be spending it in Colorado with our eldest daughter. She lives in a small apartment so we will be renting a house to stay in and celebrate Thanksgiving. I wanted to make something that was going to be easy to take with us for our visit to Colorado.

I dug through my yarn stash (yes, I have a yarn stash and it’s quite embarrassing, although mostly scrap yarn, lol) to see if I had colors that reminded me of Thanksgiving. Not to my surprise, I actually had all the colors I had in mind. I sat down with a Thanksgiving Crochet Table Runner in mind. At first I was going too do just one color and incorporate all the colors in the border and the fringe. I later decided that I wanted this Crochet Table Runner to be multiple colors. Colors of gold, orange, Burgundy, teal, brown, and green made this table runner the perfect addition for our out of town Thanksgiving.

A beautifully decorated dining table featuring a colorful striped crochet table runner, adorned with three small pumpkins and surrounded by wooden chairs.
The color combination in this table runner just screams Thanksgiving!

Let’s get started on this really cool project! Here’s what you will need Note: I have affiliate links in this post. If you purchase something from one of my links I will make a small percentage of the sale. This comes at no additional cost to you. It helps me continue to make fun creative Free Crochet Patterns for you to create at home.

Supplies: 5.5 mm crochet hook, any #4 worsted weight yarn ( I really like red heart super saver) in the colors brown, gold, pumpkin, green, maroon, and real teal, yarn needle, and a pair of scissors. You can purchase any of the above listed items in the links above.

Abbreviations: SC (single crochet), CH (chain), SLST (slip stitch)

Beginner Level: Easy

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Now for the Crochet Thanksgiving Table Runner

Note: When changing yarn colors work to the last stitch of the row. Insert your hook into the very last stitch, you should have 2 loops on your hook. Take the color of yarn you are switching to and draw it through the two loops. Chain 1. I like to secure my two different yarn pieces with a knot to ensure it will not come loose in the wash. I then weave in all my ends at the end of the project.

Row 1-6: With gold, chain 63. SC (single crochet) in the 2nd CH (chain) from the hook, *Skip 1 CH (chain), 2 SC (single crochet) in the next stitch*. Repeat this pattern until you have 1 stitch left, SC (single crochet) in the very last stitch. CH (chain) 1 and turn your work. Continue working this pattern for the next 5 rows for a total of 6 rows. At the end of each row you should have a total of 62 stitches. At the end of row 6 switch to your brown yarn.

Rows 7-9: With your brown yarn, repeat row 6. (SC, Skip 1 stitch, 2SC, remember only 1 SC in the very last stitch). At the end of each row you should still have a total of 62 single crochet. At the end of row 9, Switch to your green yarn.

Rows 10-16: With your green yarn, repeat row 9. At the end of each row you should still have a total of 62 stitches. At the end of row 16 switch to your brown yarn.

Rows 17-19: With your brown yarn, repeat row 16. At the end of each row you should still have a total of 62 stitches. At the end of row 19 switch to your orange yarn.

Rows 20-26: With your orange yarn, repeat row 19. At the end of each row you should still have a total of 62 stitches. At the end of row 26 switch to your brown yarn.

Rows 27-29: With your brown yarn, repeat row 26. At the end of each row you should still have a total of 62 stitches. At the end of row 29 switch to your maroon yarn.

Rows 30-36: With your maroon yarn, repeat row 29. At the end of each row you should still have a total of 62 stitches. At the end of row 36 switch to your brown yarn.

Rows 37-39: With your brown yarn, repeat row 36. At the end of each row you should still have a total of 62 stitches. At the end of row 39 switch to your teal yarn.

Rows 40-46: With your teal yarn, repeat row 39. At the end of each row you should still have a total of 62 stitches. At the end of row 46 switch to your brown yarn.

Rows 47-49: With your brown yarn, repeat row 46. At the end of each row you should still have a stitch count of 62. At the end of row 49 switch to your gold yarn.

All remaining rows: From here on out, repeat the above pattern, switching between colors. You should still have a stitch count of 62 at the end of each row. I repeated the colors one more time but you can repeat it as many times as you would like. It all depends on the size of your table. At the end of your very last row, fasten off and weave in all of your ends. Don’t forget that when weaving in your ends you go back and forth at least 3 times. That way when you wash it nothing comes loose.

For the Boarder: Insert your crochet hook anywhere along the top or sides (just not in a corner). I chose to use brown but you can use any color you want. SC (single crochet) in each stitch until you come to a corner. In the corner place 3 SC (single crochet) in the same stitch. Continue along placing a SC in each stitch until you come to the corner again. Repeat this all the way around to the very first SC. SLST (slip stitch) to the top of the first single crochet where you attached your yarn. Fasten off and weave in your yarn end.

For the Fringe: With your brown yarn, wrap around the palm of your hand 20-30 times. The more wraps you have the more yarn pieces you will have. Clip your yarn and pull off of your hand, holding on to the top loops of the yarn clip the bottom pieces. Now you have a good amount of yarn to start with. Take 2 strands of yarn and fold them in half, with your crochet hook inserted through the stitch, pull through but not all the way. Take the loop at the bottom and thread it over the pieces of yarn that has not been drawn through. Now, pull your yarn pieces tight and your have your first piece of fringe attached. Repeat this along the bottom in every single crochet. Feel free to alternate colors if you wish.

I hope that you enjoyed making this fun Thanksgiving Crochet Table Runner! I look forward to seeing your photos of your Thanksgiving table. Have fun with it. Mix up the colors, you don’t have to use the same colors as me. That’s what makes it unique. Want a few gift ideas this holiday season? Check out the Cherry Red Crochet Throw Pillow and the Black and White Crochet Scarf. They are simple to make and work up quickly.

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