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Knitted Table Runner

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This knitted table runner will add warmth and texture to your table. This table runner is very easy and can be knitted in just a few hours.

This knitted table runner is made with bulky yarn and large knitting needles and is super easy to knit.

Knitted Table Runner

My husband and I built this zinc top table ourselves and it was the first piece of furniture that we have ever built. I love it so much! You can view our tutorial for the zinc top table. We wanted a very large table so that we could entertain friends and family. The problem with our 8-foot kitchen table is that there is not a table runner out there to fit it.

This knitted table runner can be made in a couple of hours. It is made with chunky yarn and large knitting needles.This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. You can see the full disclosure policy.

I knew I would have to make a table runner so that the runner could hang off the sides. I love the chunky knitted blankets that I have been seeing on Pinterest and I thought that I could knit a table runner using the same technique.

This knitted table runner is made with bulky yarn and large knitting needles and is super easy to knit.

I used 4 skeins of chunky yarn in the color white. This is for an 8-foot table so you will use less if your table is smaller. This runner would look beautiful in cream or gray also.  I love that the runner looks warm and cozy so it is perfect for a fall or Christmas tablescape.

Knitted table runnerTHE YARN I USED IS THE BOTTOM YARN IN THE PICTURE (I used the color white but the one in the picture is ivory). I wanted to give you an idea of the size yarn I used.

The yarn is by Yarn Bee from Hobby Lobby 60% Cotton 40% Acrylic. It is 3.5 ounces and 54 yards. I have also seen yarn the same size at Michaels and Walmart. It says that Size 11 Knitting Needles are recommended but I used US 35 needles and that’s why it looks loosely knitted. The yarn I used looks thicker than regular yarn but it is not the huge yarn that people are arm knitting with. You may not find the exact yarn I used because this was on clearance but I see lots of the same yarn in this size everywhere.  You need to use a thicker and firmer yarn so that the sides of the table runner do not roll up as you knit.

This knitted table runner is made with large knitting needles and chunky yarn.Cast on 14 stitches but if you want to make it wider, cast on a few more. I didn’t want it too wide because I usually use large round placemats and did not want the placemats to cover up my beautiful runner.

The needles are large size 35 knitting needles.  I love knitting with large chunky yarn and large needles because it knits so quickly. Knit the runner as long as you need it to be. Bind off the edges. You can add tassels or pom-poms and embellish the runner any way you like.

Pattern

Cast on 14 stitches. You will be working in stockinette stitch.

Row 1 Knit

Row 2 Purl

Repeat this until the runner is the length you desire.

Here is a tip if you make tassels. Use something square or rectangle to wrap your yarn around so that you will have even tassels.

This knitted table runner is made with bulky yarn and large knitting needles and is easy and quick to knit.I love this beautifully knitted table runner so much. It is super quick to knit, looks beautiful on the table, and it is washable! Visit the post to see my Fall Tablescape and also the other talented blogger’s fall tables.

Comments

  2. Janice says

    Oh, I just love this – fabulous texture! I will be making this soon. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

  3. Susan Lohman says

    Hi Sherry, I love it and will make my niece one for her upcoming wedding. What is the fiber content of the yarn you used? I was thinking cotton would be best but I don’t know of a brand in bulky, THX

    • Sherry says

      Hi Susan! I used Yarn Bee from Hobby Lobby 60% Cotton 40% Acrylic. It is 3.5 ounces and 54 yards. I have also seen yarn the same size at Michaels and Walmart. It says that Size 11 Knitting Needles are recommended but I used US 35 needles and that’s why it looks loosely knitted. The yarn I used looks thicker than regular yarn but it is not the huge yarn that people are arm knitting with. I am going to email you a picture of the yarn so that you can see the size and I will add the picture to this post. Thanks for asking this question because I need to put this information on the post. Good Luck with your table runner!

  6. Diane Duplessis says

    It has been a while since I knitted. I am looking forward to start this project soon. I need to make at least 4 by thanksgiving.

  7. Diane Duplessis says

    It has been a while since I knitted. I am looking forward to start this project soon. I need to make at least 4 by thanksgiving. How long is your runner?

    • Sherry says

      Hi Diane! My table is 8 feet long so I knitted the runner 10 feet. If you can’t remember how to knit, you can watch YouTube videos to show you how.

  8. Kerryanne says

    One of the best fall table runners I’ve seen Sherry. How very clever of you!!
    Thank you for linking up at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring your knitted table runner at tonight’s party and pinning too!!
    Hugs,
    Kerryanne

    • Sherry says

      Kerryanne, Thank you so much for the compliment and for featuring my knitted table runner. This makes my day!

  10. Sandra Gray says

    I love this idea my dining table is antique and not a standard size so I have a hard time finding table runners the right size. I don’t know how to knit but I can crochet are there crochet hooks large enough for the thicker yarn?

    • Sherry says

      Hi Gina! I added the pattern in the post again so it is easier to see.
      Cast on 14 stitches
      Row 1 knit
      Row 2 purl
      Repeat this until the runner is your desired length.
      Bind off

  12. anita says

    How did you tie the end and add the tassles? I really want to make this but can’t figure out your ends.

  14. Heather says

    Hi! Your tassels hang better than mine. I can’t connect my photo, but can you tell me how you connected yours? Mind look very disshoveled. Thanks!

    • Sherry says

      I ran a piece of yarn through the top of the tassel and I tied it to the very corner of the runner. I am thinking that maybe my tassel is heavier than yours or not as heavy and that is why it is hanging differently. I hope this helps.