This Christmas Snowflake Crochet Table Runner follows the supplied Reel design rather than replacing it with a different repeating strip. The main line contains three large warm-ivory snowflakes and three layered burgundy poinsettias in the same alternating order shown in the reference. Six smaller snowflakes, sage leaves, and berry clusters fill the sides, while two overlapping lace fans, a curled scroll, and a pointed mesh drop form the recognizable lower finish.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Crochet three large eight-point snowflakes, three layered burgundy poinsettias, and six small snowflakes. Add fourteen sage leaves and six three-berry clusters. Build the upper and middle line as snowflake, poinsettia, snowflake, poinsettia, snowflake, poinsettia, then finish the lower end with two cream scalloped fan medallions, one cream spiral scroll, and one pointed mesh drop instead of adding a fourth large snowflake.
Why You’ll Love This Project
The design balances three crisp snowflake medallions with three raised flowers and finishes in an asymmetrical lace flourish that makes the runner immediately recognizable. The airy joins leave the wooden tabletop visible and preserve the delicate Reel-inspired silhouette.
Materials
- About 760 yards warm-ivory DK cotton for three large and six small snowflakes, joins, and the lower lace flourish
- About 520 yards deep-burgundy DK cotton for three layered poinsettias
- About 330 yards muted-sage DK cotton for fourteen leaves and mesh accents
- About 95 yards cranberry-red DK cotton for six berry clusters
- About 55 yards antique-gold DK cotton for three flower centers
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, scissors, locking markers, tape measure, blocking mats, and rustproof pins
Gauge, Measurements, and Planning
Block the first large snowflake to 9 inches point to point and the first small snowflake to 3.25 inches. Pin the six-element alternating line before attaching the lower flourish. The full layout should measure close to 14 by 50 inches after the fans, scroll, and pointed drop are opened.
Make and wash a gauge swatch before beginning. Measure only after the swatch is completely dry. If the stitch width differs, change hook size rather than pulling the working yarn tighter. Keep a written count at the end of every section so the finished edges remain balanced and the assembly points line up.
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp: space
- st(s): stitch(es)
Special stitch guidance: Snowflake point: work sc, ch 5, sl st in the first chain, ch 3, sl st in the first chain, ch 5, sl st in the first chain, sc into one marked arch. Pointed poinsettia petal: work sc, hdc, three dc, two tr, ch 2, sl st in the second chain, two tr, three dc, hdc, sc into one arch. Ribbed leaf: mirror graduated stitches along both sides of a foundation chain and surface-slip-stitch the center vein. Berry bobble: work five unfinished dc in one stitch and close them together.
Before You Begin
- Make exactly three large ivory snowflakes and exactly three deep-burgundy poinsettias.
- Arrange the main line in this order: snowflake, flower, snowflake, flower, snowflake, flower.
- Make exactly six small ivory snowflakes and use them as paired side accents.
- Finish the lower end with two overlapping cream fan medallions, one curled cream scroll, and one pointed mesh drop; do not substitute a fourth large snowflake.
- Make fourteen sage leaves and six cranberry three-berry clusters.
- Keep the runner openwork and irregular at the edges; do not add a solid rectangular base.
Instructions
Make Three Large Eight-Point Snowflakes
These three medallions match the large ivory snowflakes in the supplied design.
- With warm ivory, make a magic ring and work 8 dc into it. Join. (8 sts)
- Round 2: Work 2 dc in each stitch around. Join. (16 sts)
- Round 3: Repeat [dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch] eight times. Join. (24 sts)
- Round 4: Repeat [sc in next stitch, ch 5, skip 2 stitches] eight times to form eight arches.
- Work one larger arch round and finish each arch with one branched snowflake point. Block to 9 inches. Make exactly three matching medallions.
Make Three Layered Burgundy Poinsettias
Each flower uses two pointed petal layers and a compact gold bobble center.
- With deep burgundy, make a magic ring and work 8 sc into it. Join, then work 2 sc in each stitch. (16 sts)
- Create eight chain-6 arches behind the center and work one pointed petal into each arch.
- Behind the first layer make eight chain-8 arches and work one larger pointed petal into each arch.
- With antique gold, make seven small bobbles and gather them into one compact center cluster.
- Shape the sixteen petals and sew on the center. Make exactly three matching poinsettias, each approximately 8 inches across.
Make Six Small Snowflakes, Leaves, and Berry Clusters
The side accents repeat in balanced pairs around the central motifs.
- For each small snowflake, work 8 sc into a magic ring. Repeat [sc, ch 5, sl st in first chain, ch 3, sl st in first chain] eight times. Make exactly six.
- For each sage leaf, ch 16 and mirror sl st, sc, hdc, 9 dc, hdc, sc, sl st along both sides. Surface-slip-stitch the center vein. Make fourteen.
- For each berry cluster, make three cranberry bobbles on a chain-3 base and gather the stems securely. Make exactly six clusters.
- Sort the small snowflakes into three pairs and keep the leaves and berries grouped for the three flower sections.
Crochet the Distinctive Lower Lace Flourish
This asymmetrical ending replaces the extra snowflake that appeared in the incorrect version.
- Make two warm-ivory semicircular fan medallions from a 6-dc center, increasing evenly across five open-chain rounds and finishing with small scallops.
- Crochet one narrow cream strip of 72 sc for four rows, then coil it into a compact inward spiral and tack the turns from the wrong side.
- Work one pointed cream mesh drop with paired chain-5 arches that decrease toward the tip.
- Block the two fans, scroll, and drop separately before overlapping them beneath the third poinsettia.
Assemble the Reference-Matching Runner
Keep the six main motifs and lower flourish in the same order as the supplied image.
- Pin the main line from top to bottom as: large snowflake, poinsettia, large snowflake, poinsettia, large snowflake, poinsettia.
- Join neighboring motifs only through solid stitches with short cream-and-sage mesh bridges.
- Place one small snowflake on each side of the three main sections, preserving three visible pairs.
- Frame each poinsettia with sage leaves and two berry clusters without covering the ivory snowflake points.
- Overlap the two lace fans below the final flower, place the cream spiral at the lower-left area, center the pointed mesh drop, add the remaining leaves, and block the full runner to approximately 14 by 50 inches.
Assembly and Shaping
Block every motif separately. Arrange the six large center elements in the exact snowflake-flower alternating sequence shown in the supplied image. Attach three paired small-snowflake accents, the sage leaves, and six berry clusters through solid stitches. Beneath the last flower, overlap two cream fan medallions, position the cream scroll toward the lower-left, and finish with the pointed mesh drop and remaining leaves.
Lay every component on a flat surface before joining. Match the marked centers first, then divide each remaining edge into equal sections. Work through both layers with consistent tension and pause after each section to check that the fabric lies flat. This measured approach prevents twisting and keeps decorative details facing the intended direction.
Finishing
- Weave ivory tails through solid snowflake and fan rounds rather than open chain points.
- Hide burgundy tails beneath the raised poinsettia layers.
- Reinforce the five main center joins and every lower-flourish overlap from the wrong side.
- Open every snowflake point, lift every flower petal, and shape the scroll and leaves while blocking.
- Keep the dimensional runner away from direct candle flames and hot serving dishes.
For a polished result, weave each tail through several same-color stitches, reverse direction once, and trim only after the fabric has been gently stretched. Block to the listed dimensions without flattening textured stitches. Inspect joins, borders, straps, and decorative pieces before the project is used or gifted.
Helpful Tips
- Block one large and one small snowflake before making the remaining motifs.
- Photograph the seven-motif center layout before joining.
- Keep joining stitches looser than the motifs so the runner does not curl.
- Use the same petal template for all three poinsettias to preserve scale.
Good lighting and a contrasting stitch marker make counting much easier. If a section looks uneven, compare the current count with the previous checkpoint before continuing. Fixing one missed stitch early is faster than compensating later, and it preserves the measurements used by the assembly instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many large motifs are in the reference design?
There are exactly three large ivory snowflakes and three large burgundy poinsettias in the alternating main line.
What finishes the lower end?
Two overlapping cream lace fans, a curled cream scroll, a pointed mesh drop, and sage leaves form the distinctive lower flourish; it is not a fourth large snowflake.
Why is my runner bending?
One overlap is too deep or a mesh bridge is too tight. Re-pin the six main motifs on a straight line before resewing.
Conclusion
Three large ivory snowflakes, three layered burgundy poinsettias, six small snowflakes, sage leaves, berries, and the asymmetrical lower lace flourish reproduce the supplied Reel design without replacing its ending with another repeated medallion.
Printable Crochet Pattern Card
Project: Christmas Snowflake Crochet Table Runner
Skill level: Advanced Intermediate Hook: 3.5 mm Yarn: DK
Finished size: Approximately 14 inches wide by 50 inches long after blocking
Card Materials
- About 760 yards warm-ivory DK cotton for three large and six small snowflakes, joins, and the lower lace flourish
- About 520 yards deep-burgundy DK cotton for three layered poinsettias
- About 330 yards muted-sage DK cotton for fourteen leaves and mesh accents
- About 95 yards cranberry-red DK cotton for six berry clusters
- About 55 yards antique-gold DK cotton for three flower centers
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, scissors, locking markers, tape measure, blocking mats, and rustproof pins
Card Instructions
- Make Three Large Eight-Point Snowflakes: Make three identical warm-ivory eight-point snowflakes and block each to 9 inches.
- Make Three Layered Burgundy Poinsettias: Make three sixteen-petal burgundy poinsettias with seven-bobble gold centers.
- Make Six Small Snowflakes, Leaves, and Berry Clusters: Prepare six small snowflakes, fourteen veined sage leaves, and six three-berry clusters.
- Crochet the Distinctive Lower Lace Flourish: Make two scalloped lace fans, one curled scroll, and one pointed mesh drop for the reference-matching lower end.
- Assemble the Reference-Matching Runner: Alternate three large snowflakes with three poinsettias, then reproduce the paired side accents and lower lace flourish.
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
