How to crochet Bunny Table Runner

Here is my new Easter design that will help celebrate the season, so I invite you to crochet the Bunny Table Runner with me.

First, we crochet the bunny image with filet crochet technique and then add the two rounds of border. The Bunny Table Runner is part of my Holiday Filet Crochet design series.

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 Bunny 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 BUNNY TABLE RUNNER

WRITTEN PATTERN OF BUNNY TABLE RUNNER

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I use Golo thread size 10 light purple (color A) and light green (color B) for the edge. Golo thread ball has 250 yards and one of each color is enough for the table runner. Crochet hook is size 1.5 mm. My table runner measures about 15 inches long and 8 inches wide.

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
beg = beginning
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet

Pattern notes:
With symmetrical pattern like the Bunny you can read the chart either from left to right or right to left, the count of blocks will be the same.

With color A ch 104.
Row 1 = dc in 8th ch from the hook (=beg open block), *ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, repeat from* (33 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 (33 open blocks).
Row 3 = repeat row 2.
Row 4 = 9 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 8 times, next 4 solid blocks: (dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc) 4 times, next 7 open blocks: (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 7 times, next 4 solid blocks: (dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc) 4 times, next 9 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 = 8 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 7 times, next 6 solid blocks: dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), dc 1 in each next 12 dc (=4 solid blocks), dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), next 5 open blocks: (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 5 times, next 6 solid blocks: dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), dc 1 in each next 12 dc (=4 solid blocks), dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), next 8 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 = 7 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 6 times, next 3 solid blocks: dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), dc 1 in each next 6 dc (=2 solid blocks), next 2 open blocks: (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) twice, next 3 solid blocks: dc 1 in each next 6 dc (=2 solid blocks), dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), next 3 open blocks: (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 3 times, next 3 solid blocks: dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), dc 1 in each next 6 dc (=2 solid blocks), next 2 open blocks: (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) twice, next 3 solid blocks: dc 1 in each next 6 dc (=2 solid blocks), dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), 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 7 = 6 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 5 times, next 3 solid blocks: dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), dc 1 in each next 6 dc (=2 solid blocks), next 4 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), ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (=1 open block), next 7 solid blocks: dc 1 in each next 6 dc (=2 solid blocks), (dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc) 3 times (=3 solid blocks), dc 1 in each next 6 dc (=2 solid blocks), next 4 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), ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (=1 open block), next 3 solid blocks: dc 1 in each next 6 dc (=2 solid blocks), dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), next 6 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 = 6 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 5 times, next 2 solid blocks: dc 1 in each next 6 dc, next 5 open blocks: ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 4 times (=4 open blocks), next 7 solid blocks: dc 1 in each next 21 dc, next 5 open blocks: (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 4 times (=4 open blocks), ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), next 2 solid blocks: dc 1 in each next 6 dc, next 6 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 = 6 open blocks: ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 5 times, next 2 solid blocks: dc 1 in each next 6 dc, next 5 open blocks: (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 5 times, next 3 solid blocks: dc 1 in each next 9 dc, next 1 open block: ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, next 3 solid blocks: dc 1 in each next 9 dc, next 5 open blocks: (ch 2 and dc in next dc) 5 times, next 2 solid blocks: dc 1 in each next 6 dc, next 6 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 = (starting and finishing each row same way) 6 open blocks, 2 solid blocks, 4 open blocks, 3 solid blocks, 3 open blocks, 3 solid blocks, 4 open blocks, 2 solid blocks, 6 open blocks.
Keep following the chart until 68 rows are completed.
Cut off and fasten off color A.

Edge round 1 = join color B with sc in upper right corner block space,
- 1st short side: ch 5, *sc in next block space, ch 5, skip next block, repeat from*, sc in last block space before corner block, ch 5, sc in corner block, ch 5,
- 1st long side: *sc in next block, ch 5, skip next block, repeat from*, sc in stitch before corner block, ch 5, skip corner block space, sc in stitch after corner block,
- 2nd short side: ch 5, *skip next block, sc in next block space, ch 5, repeat from*, sc in stitch before corner block, ch 5, skip corner block space, sc in stitch after corner block,
- 2nd long side: ch 5, *skip next block, sc in next block, ch 5, repeat from*, instead of last 5ch = ch 2 and dc in 1st sc.
Edge round 2 = ch 1, sc in same space, *ch 4, hdc in 2nd ch (or 3rd ch from hook), ch 2, sc in next ch5-space, repeat from*, sl st in 1st sc.
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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