Festive Bell & Bow Crochet Table Runner Pattern – Free Pattern

This Festive Bell & Bow Crochet Table Runner Pattern follows the supplied photo as the mandatory design specification. Seven overlapping warm-ivory lace medallions form the long base. Four burgundy bow sections alternate with three floral bell sections, creating the same dense top-to-bottom rhythm. Seventeen shaped antique-gold bells, burgundy poinsettia-style accents, ivory blossoms, dark green sprigs, and cranberry bobbles complete the dimensional holiday design.

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Crochet exactly seven matching ivory medallions and overlap them in one centered strip. Make eight outward-facing side bells for Medallions 1, 3, 5, and 7. Make six large hanging bells and three smaller center bells for the three alternate medallions, bringing the total to seventeen. Add four structured burgundy bows, three burgundy floral backdrops, three five-blossom ivory clusters, twelve evergreen sprigs, and ten three-berry clusters before final blocking.

Why You’ll Love This Project

Every component is portable and can be blocked before assembly. The repeating lace medallions keep the runner light, while the curved bells, padded bows, blossoms, foliage, and berries create the lavish dimensional look of the reference without using a solid fabric base.

Materials

• About 980 yards warm-ivory DK cotton yarn for seven medallions, lace joins, edging, and blossoms
• About 760 yards antique-gold DK cotton yarn for fourteen large bells and three smaller center bells
• About 520 yards deep-burgundy DK cotton yarn for four bows, three floral backdrops, and accent motifs
• About 280 yards dark evergreen DK cotton yarn for twelve veined sprigs
• About 150 yards cranberry-red DK cotton yarn for berry bobbles and small accents
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle, scissors, locking stitch markers, tape measure, blocking mats, and rustproof pins
• Optional small amount of fiberfill or yarn scraps for lightly padding bow knots and berry bobbles

Gauge, Measurements, and Planning

Block the first ivory medallion to 10 inches before making the other six. Each large bell should measure about 4.5 inches high by 4 inches across the flared edge; each small center bell should measure about 3 inches high. Overlap adjacent medallions by approximately 2 inches so the seven-piece base reaches about 58 inches after the final scalloped edge is 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: Lace arch: chain 7 and anchor with single crochet in the marked stitch. Bell ridge: front-post double crochet around the marked stitch. Five-double-crochet scallop: work 5 dc in one stitch, skip one stitch on each side, and anchor with slip stitch. Berry bobble: work five unfinished double crochet in one stitch, yarn over, draw through all six loops, and chain 1. Bow pleat: fold the completed bow rectangle into three even accordion pleats and wrap the center band firmly.

Before You Begin

• Make exactly seven matching ivory medallions and keep their scalloped outlines visible.
• Make exactly seventeen bells: eight outward-tilted side bells, six large hanging bells, and three smaller center bells.
• Make exactly four burgundy bows and place them on Medallions 1, 3, 5, and 7.
• Use the triple-bell floral arrangements on Medallions 2, 4, and 6.
• Make three burgundy poinsettia-style backdrops, three clusters of five ivory blossoms, twelve evergreen sprigs, and ten three-berry clusters.
• Compare the full pinned layout with the supplied photo before sewing any applique permanently.

Instructions

Crochet Seven Ivory Lace Medallions

Use identical counts so the long base remains straight and the overlaps stay even.

1. With warm ivory, make a magic ring and work 12 dc into it. Join to the first stitch. (12 sts)
2. Round 2: Work 2 hdc in each stitch around. Join. (24 sts)
3. Round 3: Repeat [hdc in next stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch] twelve times. Join. (36 sts)
4. Round 4: Repeat [sc in next stitch, ch 7, skip 2 stitches] twelve times to establish the open arches.
5. Rounds 5–7: Work one expanding lace fan into every arch, keeping twelve evenly spaced sectors.
6. Round 8: Finish with small scallops and picots around the full edge. Block to 10 inches and make exactly seven medallions.

Make Seventeen Antique-Gold Bells

Two sizes and two orientations create the alternating arrangement in the supplied design.

1. For each large bell, ch 25. Beginning in the second chain, work 24 sc. Continue in turned rows, increasing one stitch at both ends on every second row until the lower edge measures 36 stitches.
2. Work three even rows while placing one front-post ridge every sixth stitch. Finish the flared edge with one ivory slip-stitch outline and curve the fabric into a bell shape.
3. Make fourteen large bells total. Reserve eight for the outward-tilted pairs on Medallions 1, 3, 5, and 7; reserve six for the hanging pairs on Medallions 2, 4, and 6.
4. For each small center bell, ch 17 and work the same shaping sequence until the lower edge reaches 26 stitches. Add the ivory outline and make exactly three.
5. Pinch the top of every bell, tack the side seam from the wrong side, and curve the lower rim without closing the opening.

Crochet Four Burgundy Bows

The bows anchor the alternating odd-numbered medallions.

1. For each bow body, ch 43 and work 12 rows of hdc through the back loop. Fasten off with a long tail.
2. Fold the rectangle into three accordion pleats at the center and secure firmly.
3. Ch 9 for the center band, work 8 sc for 12 rows, wrap the band around the pleats, and sew on the wrong side.
4. For each tail, ch 17 and work tapered hdc rows ending in a V-shaped point. Make two tails per bow and sew them behind the center band.
5. Shape and make exactly four matching burgundy bows.

Make Floral, Evergreen, and Berry Accents

These smaller pieces fill the same spaces between bell groups without hiding the ivory lace.

1. For each burgundy backdrop, make a 12-petal pointed flower from chain-7 arches around a 24-stitch ring. Make exactly three.
2. For each ivory blossom, work 6 sc into a magic ring and repeat [sl st, ch 4, 3 dc, ch 4, sl st] five times. Make fifteen blossoms and gather them into three five-flower clusters.
3. For each evergreen sprig, ch 19 and work alternating chain-4 and chain-5 side branches along both sides. Make exactly twelve.
4. For each berry cluster, make three cranberry bobbles on a chain-4 base and gather the stems. Make exactly ten three-berry clusters.
5. Steam the accents lightly and leave long sewing tails.

Assemble the Seven-Medallion Runner

Reproduce the reference’s alternating bell-and-bow rhythm from top to bottom.

1. Overlap the seven blocked ivory medallions by about 2 inches in one straight vertical line and join through solid scallop stitches only.
2. On Medallions 1, 3, 5, and 7, position one burgundy bow with two outward-tilted large bells, one on each side. Angle the bottom bow and bells toward the pointed end as shown in the reference.
3. On Medallions 2, 4, and 6, position two large hanging bells with one smaller center bell. Place one burgundy floral backdrop and one five-blossom ivory cluster beneath each triple-bell group.
4. Distribute the twelve evergreen sprigs in balanced pairs around the bows and floral groups. Add the ten three-berry clusters through solid lace anchors, preserving the cranberry accents around the outer medallion edges.
5. Sew bells through their upper edges, bows through their pleated centers, leaves through their stems, and flowers through their compact centers. Wet-block the complete runner to approximately 16 by 58 inches without flattening any bell, bow, flower, or berry.

Assembly and Shaping

Join seven scalloped ivory medallions in one straight overlapping strip. Use four odd-numbered sections for burgundy bows and outward-facing bell pairs. Use the three even-numbered sections for two large hanging bells, one smaller center bell, a burgundy floral backdrop, and an ivory blossom cluster. Balance evergreen sprigs and berry trios along both sides while keeping the cream lace openings visible.

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

1. Weave ivory tails through solid medallion rounds rather than open chain arches.
2. Reinforce all six medallion overlaps from the wrong side.
3. Tack each bell at its crown and upper side edges while leaving the flared rim open.
4. Lift bow loops, bell rims, flower petals, evergreen tips, and berry bobbles during final blocking.
5. Keep the finished runner away from open 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

• Number the seven medallions before arranging the alternating sections.
• Use cardboard bell templates so all fourteen large bells share the same flare.
• Photograph the pinned composition before sewing the small accents.
• Use the same antique-gold dye lot for all seventeen bells.
• Leave the outermost lace arches uncovered to preserve the ornate scalloped outline.

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 bells are in the supplied design?

Make exactly seventeen: eight outward-tilted side bells, six large hanging bells, and three smaller center bells.

How many bows and lace medallions do I need?

Make four dimensional burgundy bows and seven matching ivory lace medallions.

Can I sew the bells flat?

Attach only the crown and upper sides so every rim stays curved and dimensional like the supplied photo.

Conclusion

Seven overlapping ivory medallions, seventeen antique-gold bells, four burgundy bows, three floral backdrops, ivory blossoms, evergreen sprigs, and cranberry berries recreate the dense festive design of the supplied table-runner reference.

Printable Crochet Pattern Card

Project: Festive Bell & Bow Crochet Table Runner Pattern

Skill level: Advanced Intermediate   Hook: 3.5 mm   Yarn: DK

Finished size: Approximately 16 by 58 inches after blocking

Card Materials

• About 980 yards warm-ivory DK cotton yarn for seven medallions, lace joins, edging, and blossoms
• About 760 yards antique-gold DK cotton yarn for fourteen large bells and three smaller center bells
• About 520 yards deep-burgundy DK cotton yarn for four bows, three floral backdrops, and accent motifs
• About 280 yards dark evergreen DK cotton yarn for twelve veined sprigs
• About 150 yards cranberry-red DK cotton yarn for berry bobbles and small accents
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle, scissors, locking stitch markers, tape measure, blocking mats, and rustproof pins
• Optional small amount of fiberfill or yarn scraps for lightly padding bow knots and berry bobbles

Card Instructions

1. Crochet Seven Ivory Lace Medallions: Make seven identical 10-inch ivory medallions with twelve open lace sectors and a scalloped picot edge.
2. Make Seventeen Antique-Gold Bells: Make fourteen large gold bells and three smaller center bells, all shaped with raised ridges and ivory lower outlines.
3. Crochet Four Burgundy Bows: Make four structured burgundy bows with pleated loops, wrapped centers, and paired pointed tails.
4. Make Floral, Evergreen, and Berry Accents: Prepare three burgundy floral backdrops, fifteen ivory blossoms, twelve evergreen sprigs, and ten three-berry clusters.
5. Assemble the Seven-Medallion Runner: Join seven medallions, alternate four bow-and-side-bell sections with three triple-bell floral sections, then add foliage and berries.

Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.