For this free crochet pattern we are using red, white, and blue cotton yarn; one skein of each (like this) should more than enough.

Materials:

Cotton yarn in red, white, and blue
-approx. 60 yards of blue
-approx. 110 yards of red
-approx. 100 yards of white (plus some if you add stars)
Crochet hook in size H/5mm

Notes: 

The ch-2 at the beginning of the round does NOT count as a stitch. Place first stitch of each row in same as join.

Pattern written using US terms.

This pattern is worked in rounds, starting with the blue center, then alternating between white and red.

Finished table runner dimensions:

Approx. 33” long x 11” wide with instructions to lengthen.