Add filet crochet to your tablescape with the Greek Key Colorblock Runner, a striking design inspired by a motif rich in history. Bold stripes frame the classic geometric pattern to really make the design pop. Easily customize the length by adding or removing sections to make the runner longer or shorter. You could even use the charted design to create coordinating placemats, doilies or even a valance.
Time: I am a slow crocheter and I only work on it in the evenings maybe 3 hours an evening. I made this one in 7 evenings.
Skill Level: Easy
Size: Finished size 40.5 x 12”
Gauge: 7 blocks/spaces = 2”; 8 rows = 2” after blocking
Materials
Aunt Lydia’s crochet cotton size 10,
CCA #486 Navy 350 yds per ball 1 – ball
CCB #0449 Forest Green 350 yds per ball 1– ball
CCC #9370 Medium Blue 350 yds per ball 1- ball
Hook: US size 7/1.65 mm
Special Stitches
Block (blk): 3 dc
Note: When working a block over a space, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next dc. When working a block over a block, dc in next 3 dc.
Space (sp): Ch 2, dc.
Note: When working a space over a space, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, dc in next dc. When working a space over a block, ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc.
Pattern Notes
Include extra stitches in starting chain to make sure there are enough, the extra can be removed later.
Use markers to make keeping track of beginning chain easier placing one every 25 or 50 stitches.
Each row will have a total of 37 blocks/spaces.
Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as a double crochet.
Odd rows are read right to left, even rows are read left to right.
Pattern
Row 1: With CCA, ch 114, dc in fourth ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (37 blocks)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in 3 dc. [Ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc] 17 times. Dc in 3 dc, [ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc] 17 times. Dc in 2 dc and in top of turning ch, turn. (34 spaces, 3 blocks)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc. [2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc] 15 times. Ch 2, dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc. [2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc] 15 times. Ch 2, dc in next 4 dc turn. (33 blocks, 4 spaces)
Rows 4-20: Continue working in same color. Switch to CCB at end of row 20.
Rows 21-37: Continue working in CCB, switch to color CCC at the end of row 37.
Rows 38-54: Continue working in CCC, switch to CCA at end of row 54.
Rows 55-71: Work in CCA.
Rows 72-88: Work in CCB
Rows 89-105: Work in CCC
Rows 106-122: Work in CCA
Rows 123-139: Work in CCB
Rows 140-159: Work in CCC
Fasten off after row 159.
Edging
(when working the edging, change colors for each section to coordinate) Join CCA on the right of a long side with a sl st. Ch 1, (2 sc around post, sc in place where two rows join), along CCA section to corner. In corner work 3 sc. Across short end work a sc in each st. Rep across long end and remaining short end and around corner changing colors to coordinate with each section. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends and trim, block.