Boho Style Crochet Table Runner Pattern, Naples (Free)

For months I could not make myself leave the house. Things here were hard, and I was mostly scared and sad about what was happening around us.

We finally decided to fly to Naples for a few days, just to breathe different air for a while. The smell of pizza, the narrow streets, the ruins of Pompeii, the Amalfi coast, it filled me back up in a way I didn’t expect.

When I sat down to design a new table runner, Naples was still in my mind, so that’s what I named it.

Quick answer: This is a boho style crochet table runner made with a shell and cluster stitch pattern in rows, using a treble and double crochet combination stitch, worked in multiples of 4 plus 2 so you can make it any length you want. Add fringe or tassels at the ends for the boho look.

If you want a little bit of that trip on your own table, here it is.

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What size should a crochet table runner be?

The length really depends on your own table, that part is up to you.

But as a general guide, table runners usually run 36 to 108 inches long and 10 to 15 inches wide.

This pattern is built in repeats, so you just add more rows until it’s the length you want.

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About the yarn I used

For this sample I used yarn from my own stash. With everything going on here, my usual yarn orders weren’t arriving on time, so I worked with acrylic instead of my usual cotton. It’s a nice, durable #5 weight yarn, but if you’re starting from scratch, I’d recommend cotton for a table piece like this one, it holds its shape a little better under dishes and glasses.

Ice Yarns Atlas, 100% Acrylic, 100g ball, approx 130m (142yds), 6 to 7mm hook, machine washable.

If you want a matching set for the same table, my Rocco Placemat & Rug Mug Collection pairs nicely with this style.

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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making The Naples Table Runner

Materials

Ice Yarns Atlas, #5,100% Acrylic, 100 gr, 130 m, color cafe latte, 1.5 Skein

Subs can be: any weight #5 yarn/cotton yarn

Hook: US Size (6 mm) 

Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Gauge

• 11 st X 5 rows (stitch pattern)

Sizes

• 14” width X 35” length (without tassels)

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• St = Stitch
• Hdc = Half Double crochet
• Dc = Double Crochet
• Tr = Treble Crochet
• Yo = Yarn over

Specialty Stitch

Dc3tog: Yo, insert hook in last st, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2, (2 loops on hook) skip next st, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop and pull through 2  (3loops on hook), yo, insert hook in same st, pull up loop, pull through 2 loops, yo and pull through all last 4 loops, ch 1

Sandra’s tip: If you’re using acrylic like I did this time, block your finished runner with a light steam once it’s done, it helps the shell pattern lie flatter on the table.

Notes

• The pattern is worked in rows
• Ch1 does not count as st at the beginning of each row
• Ch 2 at the beginning of the row does count as 1st st
• You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish- I used 1 solid color
• This pattern uses pattern repeats
• This pattern uses multiples of 4+2

Instructions

Ch 38

Row 1: Sc 1 in 2nd ch from hook, *[ch 5, skip next 3 ch, sc 1 in next ch]* repeat from *to*  across, turn

Row 2: ch 4 (counts as tr), dc 3 in next ch space, (ch 1+dc3) in each ch space across to last, tr 1 in last sc from prev row, turn

Row 3: Ch2 (counts as dc), skip 1st dc, dc1 in each of next 2 dc, *[ch 1, skip next ch space, dc 1 in each of next 3 dc]* repeat from *to* across to turning ch, dc 1 in 4th ch, turn

Row 4: Ch 6 (counts as tr+ch 2), skip 1st st, *[dc3tog over 3 dc from prev row, ch 5, skip next ch 1 space]* repeat from *to* across to last dc3tog, ch 2, tr in3rd ch from turning ch, turn

Row 5: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, (ch 5+ sc1) in each ch 5 space from prev row across, finish last sc 1 in 4th ch from turning ch, turn

Rows 2-5 are the repeat rows for this pattern

I made 9 repeats in total for this sample size, you can continue the repeats to your desired length

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Finishing

Secure yarn and weave in ends

I added tassels for a boho-style look

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FAQ

What size should a crochet table runner be? Most table runners run 36 to 108 inches long and 10 to 15 inches wide, but really it comes down to your own table. This pattern is worked in repeats, so you can stop adding rows whenever it’s the length you want.

Is boho style still popular for home decor? Yes, it’s actually having a real moment right now, just in a more curated, personal way than the busier boho look from a few years ago. Earthy tones, natural textures, and handmade pieces like this one are very much part of it.

Can I make this table runner with cotton yarn instead of acrylic? Yes, and it’s actually what I’d recommend if you’re starting fresh. Cotton holds its shape a little better under plates and glasses, acrylic works fine too, just plan to block it lightly when you’re done.

Do I need to add tassels or fringe? No, that part is entirely optional. I like the look of tassels for the boho feel, but the runner looks finished and complete without them too.

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