Add a handmade touch to your winter table with this free snowflake table runner crochet pattern. The runner is made from 25 openwork snowflake motifs that are connected with a join-as-you-go technique.
Crocheted with sport-weight cotton yarn, the finished table runner measures approximately 28½ × 8½ in. (72.4 × 21.6 cm). Its delicate snowflake design makes a beautiful accent for Christmas dinners, winter gatherings, or everyday decorating throughout the snowy season.
Snowflake Table Runner Crochet Pattern
Pattern Details
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Sport-weight yarn
- Yardage: Approximately 180 yd (165 m)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (US E-4)
- Finished size: Approximately 28½ × 8½ in. (72.4 × 21.6 cm)
- Construction: Made from 25 snowflake motifs joined while working the final round
- Gauge: Not essential
Supplies
- 1 ball sport-weight yarn, approximately 50 g/180 yd/165 m, such as Millamia Naturally Soft Cotton in Off White
- 3.5 mm (US E-4) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this crochet pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart, How to Make a Magic Ring, and Crochet Stitch Chart Symbols.
Crochet Abbreviations
- beg = beginning
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp(s) = space(s)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms.
Pattern Notes
- The table runner is made from 25 snowflake motifs.
- Work the first snowflake completely through Round 3.
- For Snowflakes 2 through 25, work Rounds 1 and 2 as written, then join each motif to the runner while working Round 3.
- Refer to the placement photo below when connecting the motifs.
- An alternative to the magic ring is provided in the instructions.
First Crochet Snowflake
Make a magic ring. As an alternative, ch 4 and join with a sl st in the farthest ch from the hook to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), work 1 dc in the ring, ch 3, *work 2 dc in the ring, ch 3; rep from * 4 more times, join in the top of the beg ch-3 — 12 dc and 6 ch-3 sps.
Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 1 sc in the first dc, ch 5, work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 4, *work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 5, work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 4; rep from * around, join in the 1st sc — 12 sc, 6 ch-5 sps, and 6 ch-4 sps.
Round 3: Sl st in each of the next 2 chs, ch 3 (counts as a dc), [1 dc, ch 3, 2 dc] in the same ch-sp, ch 2, work 1 sc in the next ch-sp, ch 2, *work [2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc] in the next ch-sp, ch 2, work 1 sc in the next ch-sp, ch 2; rep from * around, join in the top of the beg ch-3 — 24 dc and 6 sc.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Joining Snowflakes 2 Through 25
Work Rounds 1 and 2 of the snowflake pattern as written.
Begin Round 3 as above. When you reach the first corner along the side that will connect to an adjoining snowflake, join the motifs as follows:
Joining corner: Work 2 dc, ch 2, remove the loop from the hook, insert the hook through the corresponding corner of the adjoining snowflake, place the dropped loop back on the hook and pull it through the adjoining corner, ch 2, then work 2 dc in the same ch-sp of the current snowflake.
Continue Round 3, joining any additional corners indicated in the placement photo. Repeat this process until all 25 snowflake motifs have been joined.
This gorgeous finished runner was made by esztina on Ravelry. You can see more of her Snowflake Table Runner project photos here. Image used with permission.
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Super hard to make but super worth it! Is there one more, cat resistant?
Round 4 written instructions don’t seem to be included in the pattern.
Hi Georgina 🙂 There are only 3 rounds in this pattern. The reference to Round 4 should have been Round 3 and has been corrected. Thanks for the catch!!
This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing!