Crochet tablecloth

A crochet tablecloth gives an eye-catching splendor and elegance to any room. There are several ways of making a table cloth in crochet.

1. Square blocks – several square blocks worked in 2 or 3 different patterns are made. They are then arranged and sewn together to form an overall pattern. A border is worked around this to give it a perfect finish.

More often than not, you’ll find such square blocks worked in filet crochet. The tablecloth in this link is a wonderful example. http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Fruitbanquet.html

2. Motifs – are crochet patterns worked around a central ring. They may or may not be symmetrical.

If symmetrical –

1. They can either be joined together with motifs of the same pattern to form an overall pattern
2. Or as filler motifs in combination with another motif to form an overall pattern.

You can work a table cloth of any shape round, square, rectangle, hexagonal using motifs – it all depends on the shape of the motif.

Joining motifs –

1. The same method is used whether you are joining motifs of the same pattern or filler motifs.
2. While working the last round, the second motif is joined to the first motif at the appropriate places using a slip stitch.

Here is a link with a lovely pattern using a combination of two motifs – the main motif and the filler motif - http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Ardmore.html.
This link has a pattern that uses a single motif for the entire table cloth. http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Bumblebee.html

3. Strips – this again is of two types.

1. Crocheted stripes worked in two different patterns are joined together to form and overall pattern.
2. Crocheted strips used as insertions with fabric strips - The effect is truly stunning. http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Buffetparty.html - this link has a filet crochet strip used as an insertion between fabric strips.

4. Round tablecloth – the pattern starts with a central ring – usually formed by chains joined together with a slip stitch. The pattern is worked in rounds instead of rows. http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Design7520.html - is a link with a lovely round tablecloth worked in pineapple crochet.

5. Single piece table cloth – here the square or rectangular table cloth is crocheted as a single continuous piece of fabric. http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Aristocrat.html

Note: To give a really elegant look a tablecloth must hang down at least 6” from the edge of the table. http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/tablecloths.php - is a link with a cool collection of tablecloth patterns.

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