This free crochet spangled tablecloth pattern was originally published in the 1940s in the American Thread Company’s Puritan Crochet Book
Follow the easy step-by-step instructions of this vintage crochet pattern to make this stylish gold and silver tablecloth. There is absolutely no charge for personal use of this easy crochet tablecloth pattern.
Free Crochet Tablecloth Pattern:
Gold and Sliver Crocheted Tablecloth
REQUIRED MATERIALS
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY The Famous “PURITAN” STAR SPANGLED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40: 42 Balls Gold & Silver Spangle or Color of Your Choice OR The Famous “PURITAN” CROCHET COTTON, Article 40: 17 Balls White, Cream or Ecru
Steel Crochet Hook No. 7
NOTE(s)
Each motif measures about 1 1/2 inches x 1 1/2 inches. 1369 motifs 37 x 37 are required for tablecloth measuring about 56 inches x 56 inches.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Ch 6, join to form a ring, ch 1, s c in ring, * ch 3, s c in same space, repeat from * 6 times, ch 3, join in 1st s c.
2nd Round – Sl st into next loop, * ch 5, s c in next loop, repeat from * 6 times, ch 2, d c in sl st (this brings thread in position for next round).
3rd Round – Ch 3, s c over d c, * ch 9, 1 s c. ch 3, 1 s c in next loop, ch 5, 1 s c, ch 3, 1 s c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 9, 1 s c, ch 3, 1 s c in next loop, ch 5, join in d c, cut thread.
Work a 2nd motif joining it to 1st motif in last round as follows: ch 3, s c over d c, * ch 4, join to center st of any ch 9 loop of 1st motif, ch 4, 1 s c, ch 3, 1 s c in next loop of 2nd motif, ch 2, join to center st of next ch 5 loop of 1st motif, ch 2, 1 s c, ch 3, 1 s c in next loop of 2nd motif, ch 4, join to center st of next ch 9 loop of 1st motif, ch 4, 1 s c, ch 3, 1 s c in next loop of 2nd motif, finish motif same as 1st motif.
Join 3rd motif to 2nd motif and 4th motif to 1st and 3rd motifs in same manner. Work 1365 more motifs joining in same manner.
Edge of Spangled Tablecloth
Attach thread in any corner loop, 3 s c in same space, ch 3, 3 s c in same space, * ch 5, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 2, 2 s c, ch 3, 2 s c in next loop, ch 5, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 2, 2 s c, loop before joining, ch 3, 2 s c in loop after joining, repeat from * across side to joining before next corner, ch 5, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 2, 2 s c in ch 3, 2 s c in next loop, ch 5, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 2, 3 s c, ch 3, 3 s c in corner loop, repeat from 1st * all around ending to correspond, join, cut thread.
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