Flamingo Table Runner

Flamingo Table runner is the next crochet design in my ‘Wildlife Filet Crochet’ series. If you would like to add some tropical vibes to your summer table, then this easy filet crochet pattern will help you do that. And to add the finishing touch, we crochet just one round of border with contrast color thread.

WHAT IS FILET CROCHET?

Filet means ‘net’ or ‘mesh’ in French. Using just chains and double crochet stitches and following the image chart it’s easy to do. You will find the full Flamingo chart below in the written pattern section.

Filet crochet consists of two types of blocks or squares making up the grid: open blocks are made with two chains and one double crochet, and solid blocks are made with three double crochet stitches. The first block on each row starts with additional double crochet but from there it’s either ch2+dc (open) or dc3 (solid).

BLOCKING TABLE RUNNER

The table runner definitely needs blocking after you finish it. I usually make the piece wet, stretch it out on blocking mats and attach it with pins. I also spray some starch to give it extra firm shape. Let it dry completely before removing the pins.

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VIDEO TUTORIAL OF FLAMINGO TABLE RUNNER

WRITTEN PATTERN OF FLAMINGO TABLE RUNNER

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I use crochet thread size 10 DMC pink (color A) and Golo Leaf Green (color B). DMC thread ball has 50 grams and you can make three flamingos with it. Crochet hook is size 1.75 mm. My table runner measures about 17.5 inches long and 9 inches wide.

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
beg = beginning
sl st = slip stitch
tr2tog = triple crochet 2 together
yo = yarn over
hdc = half double crochet

Special stitches:
tr2tog = (yo twice, insert hook in indicated stitch, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 1st two loops, yo and pull through next two loops) twice, yo and pull through three loops.

Pattern notes:
- With asymmetrical pattern like the Flamingo you need to read the chart from right to left on each odd-numbered row (1,3,5,etc.) and from left to right on each even-numbered row (2,4,6,etc.).
- For the 3rd flamingo finish on row 67 and repeat rows 4-33, for the 4th flamingo repeat rows 34-65. (Between each flamingo make 2 rows of open blocks, in the beginning and end of table runner make 3 rows of open blocks).

With color A ch 89.
Row 1 = dc in 8th ch from the hook (=beg open block), *ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, repeat from* (28 open blocks).
Row 2 = ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch from st (28 open blocks).
Row 3 = repeat row 2.
Row 4 = 12 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 11 times, next 2 solid blocks: (dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc) twice, next 14 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
Row 5 = 16 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 13 times (=14 open blocks), (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) twice (=2 open blocks), next solid block: dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc, next 11 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
Row 6 = 11 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 10 times, next solid block: dc in each next 3 dc, next 16 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
Row 7 = 14 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 13 times, next solid block: dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc, next open block: ch 2 and dc in next dc, next solid block: dc in each next 3 dc, next 11 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
Row 8 = 11 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 10 times, next solid block: dc in each next 3 dc, next 2 open blocks: ch 2 and dc in next dc (=1 open block), ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (=1 open block), next solid block: dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc, next 13 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
Row 9 = 13 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 12 times, next 2 solid blocks: dc in each next 3 dc (=1 solid block), dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), next open block: ch 2 and dc in next dc, next solid block: dc in each next 3 dc, next 11 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
Row 10 = 10 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 9 times, next 3 solid blocks: dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), dc in each next 3 dc (=1 solid block), dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), next 15 open blocks: (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) twice (=2 open blocks), *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.

Row 11 = 15 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 14 times, next solid block: dc in each next 3 dc, next 2 open blocks: (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) twice, next 3 solid blocks: (dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc) 3 times, next 7 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
Row 12 = 7 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 6 times, next solid block: dc in each next 3 dc, next 4 open blocks: (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) twice (=2 open blocks), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) twice (=2 open blocks), next solid block: dc in each next 3 dc, next 15 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
Row 13 = 15 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 14 times, next solid block: dc in each next 3 dc, next 3 open blocks: (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 3 times, next solid block: dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc, next 8 open blocks: ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (=1 open block), *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
Row 14 = 5 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 4 times, next solid block: dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc, next 3 open blocks: (ch 2 and dc in next dc) twice (=2 open blocks), ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (=1 open block), next solid block: dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc, next 2 open blocks: (ch 2 and dc in next dc) twice, next solid block: dc in each next 3 dc, next 15 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
Row 15 = 15 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 14 times, next solid block: dc in each next 3 dc, next open block: ch 2 and dc in next dc, next solid block: dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc, next 3 open blocks: ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (=1 open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) twice (=2 open blocks), next 3 solid blocks: dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), dc in each next 3 dc (=1 solid block), dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), next 4 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
Row 16 = 4 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 3 times, next 10 solid blocks: dc in each next 9 dc (=3 solid blocks), (dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc) 3 times (=3 solid blocks), dc in each next 3 dc (=1 solid block), dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), dc in each next 3 dc (=1 solid block), dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), next 14 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
Row 17 = 11 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 10 times, next 4 solid blocks: (dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc) 3 times (=3 solid blocks), dc in each next 3 dc (=1 solid block), next open block: ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, next 8 solid blocks: dc in each next 24 dc, next 4 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
Row 18 = 4 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 3 times, next solid block: dc in each next 3 dc, next open block: ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, next 7 solid blocks: dc in each next 18 dc (=6 solid blocks), dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), next open block: ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, next 4 solid blocks: dc in each next 9 dc (=3 solid blocks), dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), next 10 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
Keep following the chart until 68 rows are completed.
Cut off, fasten off color A.

BORDER

Join color B in upper right corner open block space and make tr2tog, ch 3, hdc in 1st ch, tr2tog inserting hook first in same corner space for 1st tr and then in next st for 2nd tr, ch 3, hdc in 1st ch.
Short side = *tr2tog with 1st tr in same st as last and 2nd tr in next st, ch 3, hdc in 1st ch, repeat from*.
Corner = tr2tog with 1st tr in same st as last and 2nd tr in corner space, ch 3, hdc in 1st ch, tr2tog in corner space, ch 3, hdc in 1st ch, tr2tog with 1st tr in corner space and 2nd tr in next st, ch 3, hdc in 1st ch.
Long side = *tr2tog with 1st tr in same st as last, skip ch-space and next st and 2nd tr in st above next ch-space, ch 3, hdc in 1st ch, tr2tog with 1st tr in same st as last, skip next st and ch-space and 2nd tr in next st, ch 3, hdc in 1st ch, repeat from*.
Repeat corner, short side, corner, long side.
End the round with tr2tog with 1st tr in same st as last and 2nd tr in corner space, ch 3, hdc in 1st ch, sl st in 1st st.
Cut off and fasten off color B.
Weave in all ends, block the table runner.

If you enjoyed crocheting this table runner, check out my other table runner crochet patterns here.

HAPPY CROCHETING!

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