Yellow Chevron Keyhole Table Runner with Tassels — Free Crochet Pattern

This sunshine-yellow runner is built like an arrow: every row is a V, so the chevrons stack along the length and the ends finish in sharp points with big tassels. Down the exact centre runs a column of round keyhole arches, formed by working the centre increase over a chain space in every row. The side edges are shaped into a saw-tooth outline, and the textured rows alternate solid double crochet with lacy V-stitch so light shines through.

Skill level: advanced

The runner uses a mitred construction: the centre of each row increases while the edges are shaped separately, so you must keep two kinds of shaping under control at once. It is worked in two identical halves, from each point towards the middle, then joined invisibly under the centrepiece.

How the mitred chevron works

Each row is worked from one edge to the centre, then around the centre keyhole, then out to the other edge. At the centre you work (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) into the previous row’s ch-4 space. That adds four stitches per row and keeps the V shape; the ch-4 spaces stack into the column of round holes. While the runner is still widening (the point section), you also increase at the edges. Once it reaches full width, the edges switch to the saw-tooth sequence, which keeps the width constant.

The saw-tooth edge

Every 4 rows form one “tooth”: three rows increase one stitch at each edge, then the fourth row starts with slip stitches over four stitches and ends four stitches early. The sudden step-in is what makes the crisp zigzag outline in the photo.

Texture rows

The pattern alternates three rows of solid double crochet with one row of V-stitches (dc, ch 1, dc in the same stitch, skipping one between). The V rows read as lacy stripes running parallel to the chevrons.

Yarn

About 400 g of DK or light worsted cotton, plus 40 g for the two tassels. A strong saturated yellow looks brilliant on white or marble counters; mustard is warmer on wood.

Tassels

Wrap the yarn 40 times around a 13 cm card, tie at the top, cut the bottom loops, and wrap the neck tightly 2 cm below the top. Sew one to each point. A smaller 8 cm tassel can also be added to the inner point if you like the look in the photo.

Blocking

Pin the keyhole column in a straight line first, then the two points, then every tooth of the saw-tooth edges. Spray and leave to dry.

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Bold sunshine chevrons, a striking column of keyholes and big swinging tassels – modern, fast and full of personality.

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Amigurumi (Japanese: ami = knitted/crocheted + nuigurumi = stuffed toy) is the craft of making small crocheted characters. You start with a magic ring, work in continuous spiral rounds of single crochet, and shape the piece through increases and decreases — no seams, no joins, no turning.

The magic ring creates a closable centre with no hole. Wrap yarn around two fingers, insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Work your first round into this ring, then pull the tail to close tight. Practise a few times — it becomes effortless quickly.

The invisible decrease — insert your hook through the front loop only of the first stitch, then the front loop only of the second stitch. Yarn over, pull through both loops, then yarn over again and pull through the remaining two. Working through front loops only makes the decrease blend into the fabric instead of leaving a bump.

Tension matters most. Amigurumi needs tight, firm tension so stuffing can't show through. If you can see white fiberfill peeking between your stitches, go down one hook size. The fabric should feel dense and firm — like a tightly woven canvas, not a loose net.