Granny Chevron Table Runner: Quick and Easy Stitch Pattern

If you love the classic look of chevrons, and the granny stitch in crochet, you'll love this piece! The Granny Chevron Table Runner is made with simple repeats of chain and double crochet stitches, using the classic look of a granny stitch to create a chevron design! This table runner has three distinct chevron points, created by skipping over stitches (decreasing) and adding multiple stitches (increasing). The classic granny stitch is used here to add even more depth and texture to this table runner - making this a true statement piece for the center of your dining table. Once you get started with this piece, and memorize the one repeating row of stitches, it is very quick and easy to work up with very little focus needed! Because this is a piece of decoration, you can use yarn colors, fibers, and weights that you like best. Follow the pattern exactly to make a 44” long runner, or you can easily adjust the pattern length by adding rows until you have a length you love. While this pattern is written to create a table runner, you can use the stitch repeat multiple to work this design into other projects: washcloth, scarf, blanket, rug, and so much more!

This slender fit, marbled oven mitt or potholder is a great addition to any kitchen! It is very easy to work up, only using a single crochet and slip stitch. The material winds up being very thick, protecting the hands from warm (not hot!) pot and pan handles.

These fun coasters were designed for National Cookie Month, back in October. It's the perfect place for your glass of milk, while dipping your edible cookies, and these ones have NO calories! Excellent beginner project or to practice working in the round. You can whip up several coasters in an afternoon. What a great last minute gift a set of these would make! Use up your scraps of yarn, and decorate to your hearts content, at the same time.

This beginner friendly single crochet cup cozy is worked in the round without seams and no sewing! So quick and easy and perfect for your yarn scraps. I also show you how to add a simple cross stitch design in single crochet with graphs for pumpkin and apple as well which include patterns for a pumpkin vine and apple leaf to add to your cozy. I also have provided 2 FREE printables for fall cup cozy making for gifts or craft fairs - 1 fall themed printable and 1 apple themed printable! I have a complete video tutorial provided for the beginner cup cozy + a complete photo and video tutorial for how to add cross stitch to your crochet projects. Learn a fun and easy technique!

What's so great about a waffle stitch dishcloth? The waffle stitch dishcloth feels dense without actually being dense. There is enough space between stitches for the dishcloth to dry quickly. The raised post stitches give the dishcloth some great texture with scrubbing power! If you need a flatter surface for cleaning, the smoother side of the dishcloth is perfect for that. With this simple, yet beautiful border, it would be a great addition in a spa gift basket or look lovely hanging in your shower as a washcloth.

Next, this animal coaster is a fun and a bit naughty way to keep your table safe from your hot coffee cup. Overall, crocheting is whimsical, and these felines are whimsy personified.

Linked double crochet stitches give this pattern a dense, but still flexible texture. Made in a cotton yarn, it works well as a trivet, a washcloth, or a potholder. With only 7 rounds, it works up really quickly too! The pattern uses only 2 different stitches, and includes photos and instructions for both stitches. There is also a link to a full tutorial for the linked double crochet stitch. It doesn't use a lot of yarn, so is a great for using up scraps.

Although this was meant to be a potholder, this platypus can also be a funny coaster for your table. Made to protect your hands when handling hot dishes, it can also decorate and protect a wooden table against hot drinks or spilt water. The pattern is about 11.4″ long and 7″ wide, so you have to modify it slightly to make it smaller or use thin yarn.

Who doesn't love handmade potholders? They could be the perfect project for beginner crocheters to practice their stitches while making something useful for their home. This pattern will match a contemporary kitchen and add color to it. The wave stitch is very easy to work and you can make a couple while you watch television. The potholder is first made into a big square and then folded and seamed for the diagonal effect. No increases or decreases are used in the pattern. Cool, isn't it?