Crochet table runner “Tilde”
Crochet a beautiful table runner “Tilde”
Tilde is a simple table runner that looks more advanced than it really is. This pattern is perfect for those with basic crochet skills. The simple rectangular shape, worked flat in one single piece, is great for anyone who wants to practice changing colors while creating a long-lasting home accessory. You will need two colors of Cotton Cloud yarn (we used khaki and beige), a 4 mm crochet hook, two stitch markers, and a yarn needle.
The finished runner measures approximately 34 cm in width and 81 cm in length.
Yarn Consumption: About 150 g of each color.
Please note that in this pattern, we include videos from our technique school along with step-by-step images.
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Here's how to do it
We use chain stitches, single crochets, and double crochets, which most crocheters are familiar with. However, when changing rows, we do things a little differently — this is explained in the pattern with both pictures and text. Challenges in this pattern: Keeping track of two balls of yarn, Remembering to carry the inactive yarn, Changing color before finishing your double crochet, Remembering how to make your row transitions. / Michelle
This table runner is crocheted flat and in rows.
Row 0: Start by crocheting a chain of 63 chains using the color khaki, (63). If you’re unsure how to crochet a chain, see the video below.
Add the beige yarn, which we will now carry along.
Row 1: Crochet 62 single crochets with the color khaki in the back loops of the chains.
If you’re unsure how to do this, see the video below.
It’s now time to prepare for a new row, and to achieve straight side edges we will make a stacked double crochet. If you find this difficult, you can crochet a regular double crochet instead. Then turn your work (62).
Stacked double crochet:
Chain two (here, the first time using the color khaki).
Insert your hook into the second chain from the hook. Yarn over and pull through.
Turn your crochet project so that the two loops are on your hook. Insert the hook directly into the first single crochet of the new row, yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over again and pull through the remaining two loops.
This becomes the first double crochet of the new row (it looks like two double crochets stacked, hence the name “Stacked Double Crochet”)
→ Remember to change color before pulling through the last two loops of a double crochet. Keep in mind that you are working flat. Since you turn your project while making a “stacked double crochet,” the pattern does not explicitly say to turn at the end of each row. You should have 62 stitches on each row.
Row 2: Crochet: *2 double crochets in Khaki (the first one of the row is the “stacked double crochet” you just made). Continue with: 4 double crochets in Beige, 2 double crochets in Khaki, 4 double crochets in Beige, 2 double crochets in Khaki, 2 double crochets in Beige* – Repeat from * to * 2 more times. If you are unsure how to crochet double crochets, see the video below.
Then crochet: 2 double crochets in Khaki, 4 double crochets in Beige, 2 double crochets in Khaki, 4 double crochets in Beige, 2 double crochets in Khaki.
Prepare for the new row with a stacked double crochet, which will always be the first double crochet of the new row, Make sure you switch to Beige since the new row begins with this color.
Row 3: Crochet: *4 Beige double crochets, 6 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets* – Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 4 Beige double crochets, 6 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets. Prepare for the new row with a stacked double crochet. Make sure to keep the Beige color as we start the next row with this color.
To maintain straight side edges when finishing the row: so far, we have begun each row with a stacked double crochet, but now we also finish the rows as follows: instead of working the last double crochet through the last stitch as usual, go through the stitch loop closest to you and the yarn that runs along the side edge—not the back loop of the stitch. Then complete the last double crochet as you normally would.
Row 4: Crochet: *2 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets, 2 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets* – Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 2 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets, 2 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets, 2 Beige double crochets.
Finish the row as on Row 3 and prepare as usual for the new row with a stacked double crochet, starting with the color Khaki.
Row 5: Crochet: *4 Khaki double crochets, 6 Beige double crochets, 6 Khaki double crochets* – repeat from * to * 2 more times, then crochet: 4 Khaki double crochets, 6 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets. Finish as before and prepare for the new row starting with the color Beige.
Row 6: Crochet: 4 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets, 2 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets – repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 4 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets, 2 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets. Finish the row and prepare for the next row, which begins with the Khaki color.
Row 7: Crochet: 2 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets – Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 2 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets. Finish and prepare for the next row, which begins with the Khaki color.
Row 8: Crochet: 4 Khaki double crochets, 6 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets, 2 Beige double crochets – Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 4 Khaki double crochets, 6 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets. Finish the row and prepare for the next row, which begins with the color Beige.
Row 9: Crochet: 2 Beige double crochets, 10 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets – repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 2 Beige double crochets, 10 Khaki double crochets, 2 Beige double crochets. Finish the row and prepare for the next row, starting with the Khaki color.
From here, repeat the pattern from Row 2 to Row 9 a total of 9 times. If you want a longer runner, you can do more repeats. One skein of each color is enough for a runner of approximately 60 centimeters, while two skeins of each color are enough for a runner at least 100 centimeters long.
When you are finished, make a final row of 62 single crochets using the color Khaki.
You can choose to finish your runner here and weave in all the ends. BUT! In this pattern, we also border the long sides with single crochets in Khaki (so in the finished piece, the short sides will have two rows of single crochets). Here’s how to do it:
First corner: Crochet 1 chain, then 1 single crochet in the same stitch as the one just before. You can cut a piece of the beige yarn and weave it in before continuing along the long side.
One long side has approximately 142 single crochets, but it’s not super exact—just try to make the same number on the other long side.
When you’ve made the last single crochet on the long side, finish with 1 chain stitch before turning to the short side, and make the first single crochet (of 62 single crochets) directly into the same stitch as just worked. When you reach the corner, repeat this and then work the second long side. Repeat to make 62 single crochets on the other short side before fastening off your yarn.
Done! If you’re unsure how to fasten off, see the video below (Fasten Off).
Crochet Terms
This part of the pattern consists only of crochet terms. If you need help along the way, see the simpler section.
Abbreviations:
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
sk = skip
(..) = total number of stitches in the round/row
*…* = repeat what is indicated within *
Row 0: Start by chaining 63 with Khaki (63)
Add the Beige yarn, which we will carry along
Row 1: Crochet 62 sc with Khaki in the back loop of the chains.
It’s now time to prepare for a new row, and to get straight edges, work a “stacked double crochet.” Turn. (62)
- Stacked double crochet:
- Chain 2 (here, the first time, with Khaki)
- Insert hook into the second chain from the hook, yarn over, pull through
- Turn your work with these 2 loops on the hook
- Insert hook directly into the first sc of the new row, yarn over, pull through
- Yarn over, pull through 2 loops
- Yarn over again, pull through the last 2 loops
Remember you are working flat. Since you turn your project while making the stacked double crochet, the pattern does not explicitly say to turn at the end of each row.
Row 2:
Crochet: *2 Khaki dc (the first one of the row is the “stacked double crochet” you just made), continue with 4 Beige dc, 2 Khaki dc, 4 Beige dc, 2 Khaki dc, 2 Beige dc* — repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 2 Khaki dc, 4 Beige dc, 2 Khaki dc, 4 Beige dc, 2 Khaki dc.
Prepare for the next row with a stacked double crochet, which will always be the first dc of the new row. Make sure to switch to Beige if the new row begins with that color (62)
Row 3: Crochet: 4 Beige dc, 6 Khaki dc, 4 Beige dc, 2 Khaki dc — repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 4 Beige dc, 6 Khaki dc, 4 Beige dc.
Prepare for the next row with a stacked double crochet. Make sure to keep Beige as the working color if the next row begins with it (62)
Finish the row to maintain straight edges: So far, we have started rows with a stacked double crochet, but now we will also finish our rows as follows: Instead of working the last dc normally through the last stitch, insert your hook through the stitch loop that is closest to you along with the strand running over the edge of the row. Do not go through the back loop of the stitch. Then complete the last dc as usual.
Row 4: Crochet: 2 beige dc, 4 khaki dc, 2 beige dc, 4 khaki dc, 4 beige dc – repeat from * to * 2 more times. Then crochet: 2 beige dc, 4 khaki dc, 2 beige dc, 4 khaki dc, 2 beige dc. Finish the row as described in Row 3 and prepare as usual for the next row with a stacked double crochet, starting with the khaki color.
Row 5: Crochet: 4 khaki dc, 6 beige dc, 6 khaki dc – repeat from * to * 2 more times. Then crochet: 4 khaki dc, 6 beige dc, 4 khaki dc. Finish as before and prepare for the next row starting with the beige color (62).
Row 6: Crochet: 4 beige dc, 2 khaki dc, 2 beige dc, 2 khaki dc, 4 beige dc, 2 khaki dc – repeat from * to * 2 more times. Then crochet: 4 beige dc, 2 khaki dc, 2 beige dc, 2 khaki dc, 4 beige dc. Finish and prepare for the next row starting with the khaki color (62).
Row 7: Crochet: 2 khaki dc, 4 beige dc, 2 khaki dc, 4 beige dc, 4 khaki dc – repeat from * to * 2 more times. Then crochet: 2 khaki dc, 4 beige dc, 2 khaki dc, 4 beige dc, 2 khaki dc. Finish and prepare for the next row starting with the khaki color (62).
Row 8: Crochet: 4 khaki dc, 6 beige dc, 4 khaki dc, 2 beige dc – repeat from * to * 2 more times. Then crochet: 4 khaki dc, 6 beige dc, 4 khaki dc. Finish and prepare for the next row starting with the beige color.
Row 9: Crochet: 2 beige dc, 10 khaki dc, 4 beige dc – repeat from * to * 2 more times. Then crochet: 2 beige dc, 10 khaki dc, 2 beige dc. Finish and prepare for the next row starting with the khaki color.
From here, repeat the pattern from row 2 to row 9 a total of 9 times. If you want a longer runner, you can make additional repeats. One skein of each color is enough for a runner of approximately 60 centimeters, while two skeins of each color are enough for a runner of at least 100 centimeters in length.
When you are finished, work a final row of 62 sc with the Khaki color. You can choose to finish your runner here and weave in all ends.
BUT! In this pattern, we also frame the long sides with sc in Khaki (resulting in 2 rows of sc on the short sides). Here’s how:
First corner: Ch 1, then work 1 sc in the same st as just before. You can cut a piece of the Beige yarn and weave it in before continuing along the long side.
Each long side has approximately 142 sc, but it’s not critical—just try to make the same number on the other long side.
When you reach the last sc on the long side, ch 1 before turning to the short side, and work the first sc (of 62 sc) directly in the same st as just before. At the corner, repeat this process and continue along the second long side. Repeat and work 62 sc along the second short side before weaving in all ends. Done!
This table runner is crocheted flat and in rows.
Row 0: Start by crocheting a chain of 63 chains using the color khaki, (63). If you’re unsure how to crochet a chain, see the video below.
Add the beige yarn, which we will now carry along.
Row 1: Crochet 62 single crochets with the color khaki in the back loops of the chains.
If you’re unsure how to do this, see the video below.
It’s now time to prepare for a new row, and to achieve straight side edges we will make a stacked double crochet. If you find this difficult, you can crochet a regular double crochet instead. Then turn your work (62).
Stacked double crochet:
Chain two (here, the first time using the color khaki).
Insert your hook into the second chain from the hook. Yarn over and pull through.
Turn your crochet project so that the two loops are on your hook. Insert the hook directly into the first single crochet of the new row, yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over again and pull through the remaining two loops.
This becomes the first double crochet of the new row (it looks like two double crochets stacked, hence the name “Stacked Double Crochet”)
→ Remember to change color before pulling through the last two loops of a double crochet. Keep in mind that you are working flat. Since you turn your project while making a “stacked double crochet,” the pattern does not explicitly say to turn at the end of each row. You should have 62 stitches on each row.
Row 2: Crochet: *2 double crochets in Khaki (the first one of the row is the “stacked double crochet” you just made). Continue with: 4 double crochets in Beige, 2 double crochets in Khaki, 4 double crochets in Beige, 2 double crochets in Khaki, 2 double crochets in Beige* – Repeat from * to * 2 more times. If you are unsure how to crochet double crochets, see the video below.
Then crochet: 2 double crochets in Khaki, 4 double crochets in Beige, 2 double crochets in Khaki, 4 double crochets in Beige, 2 double crochets in Khaki.
Prepare for the new row with a stacked double crochet, which will always be the first double crochet of the new row, Make sure you switch to Beige since the new row begins with this color.
Row 3: Crochet: *4 Beige double crochets, 6 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets* – Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 4 Beige double crochets, 6 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets. Prepare for the new row with a stacked double crochet. Make sure to keep the Beige color as we start the next row with this color.
To maintain straight side edges when finishing the row: so far, we have begun each row with a stacked double crochet, but now we also finish the rows as follows: instead of working the last double crochet through the last stitch as usual, go through the stitch loop closest to you and the yarn that runs along the side edge—not the back loop of the stitch. Then complete the last double crochet as you normally would.
Row 4: Crochet: *2 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets, 2 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets* – Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 2 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets, 2 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets, 2 Beige double crochets.
Finish the row as on Row 3 and prepare as usual for the new row with a stacked double crochet, starting with the color Khaki.
Row 5: Crochet: *4 Khaki double crochets, 6 Beige double crochets, 6 Khaki double crochets* – repeat from * to * 2 more times, then crochet: 4 Khaki double crochets, 6 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets. Finish as before and prepare for the new row starting with the color Beige.
Row 6: Crochet: 4 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets, 2 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets – repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 4 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets, 2 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets. Finish the row and prepare for the next row, which begins with the Khaki color.
Row 7: Crochet: 2 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets – Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 2 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets, 2 Khaki double crochets. Finish and prepare for the next row, which begins with the Khaki color.
Row 8: Crochet: 4 Khaki double crochets, 6 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets, 2 Beige double crochets – Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 4 Khaki double crochets, 6 Beige double crochets, 4 Khaki double crochets. Finish the row and prepare for the next row, which begins with the color Beige.
Row 9: Crochet: 2 Beige double crochets, 10 Khaki double crochets, 4 Beige double crochets – repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 2 Beige double crochets, 10 Khaki double crochets, 2 Beige double crochets. Finish the row and prepare for the next row, starting with the Khaki color.
From here, repeat the pattern from Row 2 to Row 9 a total of 9 times. If you want a longer runner, you can do more repeats. One skein of each color is enough for a runner of approximately 60 centimeters, while two skeins of each color are enough for a runner at least 100 centimeters long.
When you are finished, make a final row of 62 single crochets using the color Khaki.
You can choose to finish your runner here and weave in all the ends. BUT! In this pattern, we also border the long sides with single crochets in Khaki (so in the finished piece, the short sides will have two rows of single crochets). Here’s how to do it:
First corner: Crochet 1 chain, then 1 single crochet in the same stitch as the one just before. You can cut a piece of the beige yarn and weave it in before continuing along the long side.
One long side has approximately 142 single crochets, but it’s not super exact—just try to make the same number on the other long side.
When you’ve made the last single crochet on the long side, finish with 1 chain stitch before turning to the short side, and make the first single crochet (of 62 single crochets) directly into the same stitch as just worked. When you reach the corner, repeat this and then work the second long side. Repeat to make 62 single crochets on the other short side before fastening off your yarn.
Done! If you’re unsure how to fasten off, see the video below (Fasten Off).
Crochet Terms
This part of the pattern consists only of crochet terms. If you need help along the way, see the simpler section.
Abbreviations:
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
sk = skip
(..) = total number of stitches in the round/row
*…* = repeat what is indicated within *
Row 0: Start by chaining 63 with Khaki (63)
Add the Beige yarn, which we will carry along
Row 1: Crochet 62 sc with Khaki in the back loop of the chains.
It’s now time to prepare for a new row, and to get straight edges, work a “stacked double crochet.” Turn. (62)
- Stacked double crochet:
- Chain 2 (here, the first time, with Khaki)
- Insert hook into the second chain from the hook, yarn over, pull through
- Turn your work with these 2 loops on the hook
- Insert hook directly into the first sc of the new row, yarn over, pull through
- Yarn over, pull through 2 loops
- Yarn over again, pull through the last 2 loops
Remember you are working flat. Since you turn your project while making the stacked double crochet, the pattern does not explicitly say to turn at the end of each row.
Row 2:
Crochet: *2 Khaki dc (the first one of the row is the “stacked double crochet” you just made), continue with 4 Beige dc, 2 Khaki dc, 4 Beige dc, 2 Khaki dc, 2 Beige dc* — repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 2 Khaki dc, 4 Beige dc, 2 Khaki dc, 4 Beige dc, 2 Khaki dc.
Prepare for the next row with a stacked double crochet, which will always be the first dc of the new row. Make sure to switch to Beige if the new row begins with that color (62)
Row 3: Crochet: 4 Beige dc, 6 Khaki dc, 4 Beige dc, 2 Khaki dc — repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Then crochet: 4 Beige dc, 6 Khaki dc, 4 Beige dc.
Prepare for the next row with a stacked double crochet. Make sure to keep Beige as the working color if the next row begins with it (62)
Finish the row to maintain straight edges: So far, we have started rows with a stacked double crochet, but now we will also finish our rows as follows: Instead of working the last dc normally through the last stitch, insert your hook through the stitch loop that is closest to you along with the strand running over the edge of the row. Do not go through the back loop of the stitch. Then complete the last dc as usual.
Row 4: Crochet: 2 beige dc, 4 khaki dc, 2 beige dc, 4 khaki dc, 4 beige dc – repeat from * to * 2 more times. Then crochet: 2 beige dc, 4 khaki dc, 2 beige dc, 4 khaki dc, 2 beige dc. Finish the row as described in Row 3 and prepare as usual for the next row with a stacked double crochet, starting with the khaki color.
Row 5: Crochet: 4 khaki dc, 6 beige dc, 6 khaki dc – repeat from * to * 2 more times. Then crochet: 4 khaki dc, 6 beige dc, 4 khaki dc. Finish as before and prepare for the next row starting with the beige color (62).
Row 6: Crochet: 4 beige dc, 2 khaki dc, 2 beige dc, 2 khaki dc, 4 beige dc, 2 khaki dc – repeat from * to * 2 more times. Then crochet: 4 beige dc, 2 khaki dc, 2 beige dc, 2 khaki dc, 4 beige dc. Finish and prepare for the next row starting with the khaki color (62).
Row 7: Crochet: 2 khaki dc, 4 beige dc, 2 khaki dc, 4 beige dc, 4 khaki dc – repeat from * to * 2 more times. Then crochet: 2 khaki dc, 4 beige dc, 2 khaki dc, 4 beige dc, 2 khaki dc. Finish and prepare for the next row starting with the khaki color (62).
Row 8: Crochet: 4 khaki dc, 6 beige dc, 4 khaki dc, 2 beige dc – repeat from * to * 2 more times. Then crochet: 4 khaki dc, 6 beige dc, 4 khaki dc. Finish and prepare for the next row starting with the beige color.
Row 9: Crochet: 2 beige dc, 10 khaki dc, 4 beige dc – repeat from * to * 2 more times. Then crochet: 2 beige dc, 10 khaki dc, 2 beige dc. Finish and prepare for the next row starting with the khaki color.
From here, repeat the pattern from row 2 to row 9 a total of 9 times. If you want a longer runner, you can make additional repeats. One skein of each color is enough for a runner of approximately 60 centimeters, while two skeins of each color are enough for a runner of at least 100 centimeters in length.
When you are finished, work a final row of 62 sc with the Khaki color. You can choose to finish your runner here and weave in all ends.
BUT! In this pattern, we also frame the long sides with sc in Khaki (resulting in 2 rows of sc on the short sides). Here’s how:
First corner: Ch 1, then work 1 sc in the same st as just before. You can cut a piece of the Beige yarn and weave it in before continuing along the long side.
Each long side has approximately 142 sc, but it’s not critical—just try to make the same number on the other long side.
When you reach the last sc on the long side, ch 1 before turning to the short side, and work the first sc (of 62 sc) directly in the same st as just before. At the corner, repeat this process and continue along the second long side. Repeat and work 62 sc along the second short side before weaving in all ends. Done!
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