Summer Vines Table Runner by Rena V. Stevens

Summer Vines Table Runner

Crochet
Sport (12 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches
in dc
4.0 mm (G)
872 yards (797 m)
14" x 50"
US
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SKILL LEVEL
Moderately Challenging

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
14 inches wide x 50 inches long, excluding fringe

MATERIALS
• Omega Sinfonia light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (3 1/2 oz/218 yds/100g per skein):
4 skeins #811 rouge
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Locking stitch markers

GAUGE
15 dc = 4 inches; 8 rows = 4 inches
Exact gauge is not crucial for this project.

PATTERN NOTES
Worked in 2 halves. Top half is worked first, then bottom half is crocheted onto beginning edge of top half to become the center of table runner. Surface stitches overlap center joining to continue an uninterrupted flow of motifs.
Do not remove markers until instructed.
Work over loose ends as work progresses but leave enough tail to double back with needle to weave into worked-over part to help keep ends secure during washing.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
First row of top half of runner may appear too tight until bottom half is worked.
Post stitches can be worked around posts in whatever manner is comfortable unless otherwise stated.
“Surface stitch” refers to a front or back post stitch used to create lines and stems.