Crochet Pine Tree Table Runner — Free Christmas Pattern

Embrace the cozy charm of winter gatherings with this beautiful crochet pine tree table runner. Perfect for adding a touch of handmade elegance to your festive table, this runner combines classic holiday motifs with a soft, inviting texture that will be cherished for years to come. Imagine it gracing your dining table, filled with the warmth of family and the magic of the season!

Crochet Pine Tree Table Runner — Free Christmas Pattern

This crochet table runner features delightful pine tree motifs, making it a perfect free Christmas crochet pattern. It’s a wonderfully approachable project, utilizing fundamental stitches to create a visually impressive holiday crochet decor piece. Designed for intermediate crocheters, you can expect to complete this festive runner in approximately 8-12 hours, making it an ideal handmade gift that truly speaks from the heart.

Looking to customize the size for your unique table? I’ve included tips on how to easily adjust the length and width of this cotton crochet runner later in the pattern!

What Makes This Pine Tree Runner Special

This pine tree crochet pattern stands out thanks to its integrated design. Instead of appliqués, the charming pine trees are worked directly into the fabric using a combination of textured stitches, creating a beautiful dimensional effect that feels cohesive and high-quality. The creamy background allows the vibrant pine green trees to truly pop, while the delicate picot edging provides a clean, finished look that resists curling and lays beautifully flat. It’s a design that’s both visually appealing and incredibly practical for a piece of crochet holiday decor.

Skill Level

This pattern is designed for an Intermediate crocheter.

• Required Skills:
  • Magic Ring (or alternative ch-3 ring)
  • Chain (ch)
  • Slip Stitch (sl st)
  • Single Crochet (sc)
  • Half Double Crochet (hdc)
  • Double Crochet (dc)
  • Working in rows
  • Working in the round (for trees)
  • Basic counting and stitch placement
  • Understanding of gauge

You should be comfortable with basic crochet stitches and following written patterns. Don’t worry if you’re still building your skills; the detailed instructions and special stitch explanations will guide you every step of the way!

Finished Measurements

The finished table runner measures approximately 13 inches (33 cm) wide by 72 inches (183 cm) long.

Materials You Will Need

This christmas table runner crochet project uses a soft, durable Dk weight cotton yarn for its beautiful drape and washability.

• Hook: 3.5mm (E/4) crochet hook
• Additional Tools:
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional, but helpful for tree placement)

Yarn Suggestions

Choosing the right yarn is key for your cotton crochet runner. I recommend a smooth, mercerized cotton for excellent stitch definition and durability.

Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is crucial for your runner to turn out the specified size.

Abbreviations

Special Stitches Explained

1. Picot Stitch (Picot)

Ch 3, sl st into the first ch made.

2. Pine Tree Stitch (PTS)

This stitch is worked in the round to create the texture of the tree.
1. MR: Make a Magic Ring.
2. R1: Ch 2 (does not count as st), 10 hdc into MR. Pull tail to close MR. Sl st to first hdc to join. (10 hdc)
3. R2: Ch 2 (does not count as st), 1 dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, rep 5 times around. Sl st to first dc to join. (5 dc, 5 ch-1 sps)
4. R3: Ch 1 (does not count as st), 5 sc into ch-1 sp, rep 5 times around. Sl st to first sc to join. (25 sc)
5. R4: Ch 1 (does not count as st), sl st into first sc, ch 3, 2 dc into same st, 1 tr into next st, 2 dc into next st, ch 3, sl st into same st, skip 2 sc, rep 5 times around. Sl st to first sl st to join. Fasten off. This creates the ruffled tree shape.

Pattern Instructions

This crochet table runner is worked primarily in rows, with the pine tree motifs added directly as you go.

Section 1: Main Runner Body (Cream)

Using Cream yarn.

R1: Ch 66, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (65 sc)
R2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (65 sc)
R3-R10: Rep R2. (65 sc)

The main body of the runner consists of sections of plain sc rows, separated by rows where the Pine Trees will be incorporated.

Row 11 (Tree Base Row – Cream): Ch 1, sc in first 10 sc, ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in next 9 sc, rep 4 times, ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in last 9 sc. Turn. (55 sc, 6 ch-1 sps)
These ch-1 sps will serve as the base for working the tree trunks.

R12: Ch 1, sc in first 9 sc, sc into ch-1 sp, sc in next 9 sc, rep 4 times, sc into ch-1 sp, sc in last 10 sc. Turn. (65 sc)
R13-R20: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (65 sc)

Repeat Rows 11-20 for a total of 12 times to achieve a runner approximately 72 inches (183 cm) long, or until desired length is reached, ending with R20.

Final Rows of Runner Body:
R1 (after last tree section): Ch 1, sc in first 10 sc, ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in next 9 sc, rep 4 times, ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in last 9 sc. Turn. (55 sc, 6 ch-1 sps)
R2: Ch 1, sc in first 9 sc, sc into ch-1 sp, sc in next 9 sc, rep 4 times, sc into ch-1 sp, sc in last 10 sc. Turn. (65 sc)
R3-R10: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (65 sc)
Fasten off Cream yarn, leaving a long tail for weaving.

Section 2: Pine Tree Motifs (Pine Green)

Now we will add the trees into the ch-1 spaces created in the Tree Base Rows (R11 of each repeat).
Join Pine Green yarn into the first ch-1 space of a Tree Base Row.

1. Tree Trunk: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc into same ch-1 sp. (3 dc)
2. Tree Top:
   • Work R1-R4 of the Pine Tree Stitch (PTS) (see Special Stitches Explained) directly into the top of the last dc made for the trunk, essentially treating the top of the dc as the center for your Magic Ring. Or, alternatively, if preferred, create a MR first and then attach the trunk to the base of the tree.
   • The “MR” for the tree can be worked by inserting your hook into the top of the last dc of the trunk, ch 2, and then work the 10 hdc around the ch-2 loop and the top of the dc.

Repeat for each ch-1 space across the Tree Base Row.
Fasten off Pine Green yarn after each tree, leaving a tail for weaving in.
Work all 6 trees for each Tree Base Row section.
Continue adding trees to all Tree Base Rows along the entire length of the runner.

Section 3: Picot Edging (Cream)

Using Cream yarn.
Join Cream yarn with a sl st to any corner of the runner.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire perimeter of the runner, working (sc, ch 1, sc) into each corner st. Sl st to first sc to join.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in next st, Picot (ch 3, sl st into first ch), skip 1 st, rep around the entire perimeter. When you reach a corner ch-1 space, work (sc, Picot, sc) into the ch-1 sp. Sl st to first sc to join.
Fasten off, weave in all remaining ends securely.

Size Customization Tips

This crochet table runner is designed to be easily adaptable!

• To change Length:
  • To make it shorter, simply work fewer repeats of Rows 11-20 in Section 1. Each full repeat (R11-R20) adds approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) to the length.
  • To make it longer, add more repeats of Rows 11-20. Each additional repeat will add another 4.5 inches (11.5 cm).
• To change Width:
  • To make it wider, add an even number of starting chains (2 chs for every 1 sc you wish to add) in R1 of Section 1, ensuring you maintain the pattern for the Tree Base Row (sc in 9, ch 1, skip 1). For every 10 stitches added to the width, you can add another tree. For instance, to add one tree, add 10 stitches (sc in 9, ch 1, skip 1). Each added tree will increase the width by approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm).
  • To make it narrower, subtract an even number of starting chains (2 chs for every 1 sc you wish to remove) in R1 of Section 1, while maintaining the tree spacing. Each removed tree reduces the width by approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm).

Care Instructions

This cotton crochet runner is designed for durability and easy care.
* Washing: Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle.
* Drying: Lay flat to dry, reshaping as needed, or tumble dry on low heat.
* Ironing: If desired, iron on a low setting with steam.
* Bleach: Do not bleach.