Table runners have been used since early times as a way to enhance the look of a dining table and bring a sense of occasion to a meal. A table runner acts to set the scene for an event, providing a colour theme and imparting a sense of elegance and tradition.

Wooden tables especially benefit from the use of a table runner since the texture and colour of the runner can bring out the beauty of the wood itself.

The Hamilton Table Runner features a reversible stitch with a wonderfully textural diamond design. The pattern includes stitch charts and full line-by-line instructions for three different sizes.
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, increases, decreases, slipped stitches and working with long stitch chart or written instructions.

SIZES: Small (Medium, Large)
Width: 25 (33, 40)cm/10 (13, 16) ins
Length: 150 (180, 210)cm/60 (72, 84) ins

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Knit Picks Cotlin DK yarn, 70% cotton, 30% linen, 113m/123 yds:50gm ball in Colour #24466 Pomegranate x5 (8, 11) balls.

Actual amount used in Medium size as shown:
347gm/12.24 oz, 785m/858 yds.

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a Double Knitting (DK) cotton or cotton/linen mix yarn with a recommended gauge of about 22 sts:10 cm/4 ins using 3.75- 4.5mm/US #5-7 needles.

Needles: Size 3.5mm/US #4 long straight needles, or circular needles in length 60cm/24 ins.

Gauge: 25 sts/28 rows:10cm/4 ins in Elongated Diamond Pattern using 3.5mm/US #4 needles.

Notions: Row counter, markers and tapestry needle for finishing.
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PATTERN NOTES:

Stitch Pattern:
This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from the book: Reversible Knitting Stitches - A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns by Moira Ravenscroft & Anna Ravenscroft. For more details, please click here.

Blogposts/Knitting Notes:
1: So it begins
2: At the end of a row

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2024

Website: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com