A warm, elegant table runner featuring layered granny-style clusters and scalloped edges in autumn tones. This long runner has a plaid-like center strip of repeat granny motifs in rust, mustard, olive, cream and deep red, framed with a deep chocolate scallop. It's perfect for a coffee table or dining table centerpiece and adds handcrafted seasonal charm to any room.
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— Overview :
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This table runner is built from a vertical strip of repeating granny-cluster motifs worked in rounds and joined-as-you-go, then framed with a deep scalloped border in Chocolate Brown. The pattern lists rounds for a single motif unit and then enumerates a long sequence of motif repeats to create the runner length. Follow the color sequence exactly to recreate the plaid-like center. The sample runner measures approximately 36" long and 10" wide; you can lengthen by adding motif repeats.
Gauge :
One motif block (after Round 8) = approximately 3" square when using 4.0mm hook and worsted yarn. Adjust hook for desired drape.
Finished Size :
Sample runner: approximately 36" long x 10" wide (91 x 25 cm). Final dimensions will vary by yarn, hook and blocking.
— Motif (Granny-Cluster Block) :
Round 1 :
Make magic ring. Ch3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc into ring, ch2, 3 dc into ring, ch2, 3 dc into ring, ch2, 3 dc into ring. Pull ring closed. (12 dc, 4 ch-2 corners)
Round 2 :
Sl st to the first ch-2 corner space. Ch3 (counts as dc), (2 dc, ch2, 3 dc) into same corner, *ch1, (3 dc, ch2, 3 dc) into next corner; rep from * twice more, sl st to top of ch3 to join. (48 dc clustered into 4 corner clusters, 4 ch1 spaces between corners)
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Change color at the end of Round 2 if following color sequence. Carry unused yarn or weave in tails later. This round forms the first square expansion; ensure corners are ch2 to maintain square corners.
Round 3 :
Sl st into the next ch1 space. Ch3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into same ch1 space, ch1, 3 dc into same space (creates a shell in side space), *in next ch2 corner work (3 dc, ch2, 3 dc), in next ch1 space work (3 dc, ch1, 3 dc); rep from * around, sl st to join top of ch3. (Shells on all sides, corners preserved)
Round 4 :
Sl st to the first side shell. Ch3, 2 dc in same shell sp, ch1, 3 dc in same shell sp (shell made), *in corner ch2 sp work (3 dc, ch2, 3 dc), in each side ch1 sp make (3 dc, ch1, 3 dc); rep around, sl st to join. (Square expands; keep shells evenly placed)
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From now on shells are 3-dc groups separated by single chain spaces on sides and ch2 at corners. Maintain the same shell placement each round to create a flat motif.
Round 5 :
Repeat Round 4 working shells into each side ch1 space and full corner clusters into ch2 corners. Sl st to join. (Motif size increases; approximate stitch count = 4 corner clusters + 4 shells per side x 4 sides)
Round 6 :
Repeat Round 4 again to create a larger motif. Sl st to join. (Motif now approx 3" square; stitch count increases consistently with added side shells)
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Change color here for the next motif color band (if following plaid sequence). If you plan to join motifs side-to-side, plan color edges so that corresponding colors meet neatly when joined-as-you-go.
Round 7 :
Repeat Round 4. This establishes the motif final working size before finishing edge joins. Sl st to join. (Keep an eye on tension; motifs should be flat without cupping.)
Round 8 :
Optional finishing round: Ch1, sc evenly around working into tops of shells and into corners (work 3 sc into corner ch2 to keep corner stable). Sl st to join and fasten off leaving tail for joining. (This creates a neat edge for joining; counts vary)
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We recommend using Round 8 as your join edge: sc border gives clean stitches to join with slip-stitch or join-as-you-go technique. If you prefer a softer edge, omit Round 8 and join directly into shells.
— Color Sequence for Sample Runner :
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The sample runner uses a repeating 6-color stripe order per motif: Chocolate Brown border (worked later), then Center motif bands in sequence for each motif unit: 1) Deep Red/Burgundy, 2) Mustard/Golden Yellow, 3) Olive/Green, 4) Rust/Orange, 5) Cream/Ivory center accents, 6) Repeat Deep Red. Follow the motif color changes as listed in the long rounds section.
— Building the Runner (Joining-as-you-go vertical strip) :
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Work the first motif completely (Rounds 1-8). For the second motif, work up to Round 7 then join into the right-hand side by slip-stitching into corresponding side shell spaces of the first motif. Continue motifs, joining each new motif to the previous one along one side so you form a continuous vertical strip. Use the Round 8 sc edge for easier joining when preferred.
Round 9 :
First motif pair joined. After joining second motif, fasten off and weave tails. Check that motifs align so the plaid blocks form columns matching the sample photo.
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When joining-as-you-go, work slip-stitches through the corresponding sc edge stitches (from Round 8) or into the top of shells if Round 8 was omitted. Count side shell spaces carefully so joins are consistent.
— Long Repeat Sequence (sample runner length) :
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The pattern below lists motif units in repeated rounds for clarity. Each motif corresponds to 8 internal motif rounds plus an optional sc finish (Round 8). For the runner sample we repeat this motif sequence 12 times to reach the pictured length. The rounds below show color and join notes for each motif; these are enumerated as 'Motif 1 - Round X' to create the long sequence equivalent of many rounds across the entire runner. Follow the same internal motif Rounds 1-8 for each motif, substituting color as listed and joining to previous motif after completing internal rounds.
This autumnal runner brings handmade warmth to any surface—each cluster and scallop is a small act of comfort. The repeat plaid motifs make it easy to grow the runner longer or create matching coasters and placemats. I hope you enjoy every stitch of this cozy project! 🧶🍂✨
