Knitted Long-Slip Striped Table Runner

 Introducing the Knitted Long-Slip Striped Table Runner, a delightful addition to your dining table that effortlessly combines style and functionality. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this table runner is knitted using high-quality materials, ensuring durability and longevity. The intricate striped pattern adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, making it the perfect accessory for both formal dinner parties and casual gatherings. Whether you're hosting a dinner for friends or simply enjoying a family meal, the Knitted Long-Slip Striped Table Runner is a versatile piece that effortlessly enhances any table setting. Its timeless design and superior craftsmanship make it a must-have accessory for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite table runner and make a statement with your impeccable taste.

Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Jeannee (51% Cotton, 49% Acrylic; 111 yards [102 meters]/50 grams); #0023 (Lavender) - two skeins (color A), #0006 (Sage) - one skein (color B), #0022 (Gray) - one skein (color C), & #0033 (Teal) - one skein (color D)

Needles: Straight needles in size 8, at least a 24" circular needle in size 6 (there's no circular knitting here, but you will need something long to pick up stitches along the edge of the runner)

Notions: Tapestry needle
Gauge: 18 stitches = 4 inches on size 8 needles

Using your color A yarn and your size 6 needles, cast on 53 stitches loosely. Then, work the following rows:

Set-up Rows 1 - 9: using color A, k1, * p1, k1; rep from *

A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns. And although I hate to do this to you, I should mention that your finished result will be nicer if you clip the tails of each of your yarn colors after each set of four rows - the color pattern is a bit long to bring them up the sides effectively. Anyway, let's proceed as follows:

Rows 1 & 3 (right side): using color B, k1, * slip 1 with yarn in back, k1 *

Row 2: using color B, p1, * slip 1 with yarn in front, p1 *

Row 4: using color B, purl

Rows 5 - 8: using color C, repeat rows 1 - 4

Rows 9 - 12: using color D, repeat rows 1 - 4

Rows 13 - 16: using color A, repeat rows 1 - 4

Knit rows 1 - 16 eleven times (or more, if desired), and then switch back to your size 6 needle and knit the following edging rows:

Edging Rows 1 - 9: using color A, k1, * p1, k1 *

Bind off loosely in pattern and tuck in all the dang ends you've accumulated so far. And now it's time to pick up stitches along the raw edges of this piece! So, using your size 6 needle and your color A yarn, pick up 111 stitches along one of the piece's edges (if you chose to make the runner longer, pick up 9 additional stitches for each additional pattern repeat you complete - basically, you'll be picking up 6 stitches for the seed stitch edging on either end, and, like I said, 9 stitches for each pattern repeat). Then, work the following edging rows:

Edging Rows 1 - 5: k1, * p1, k1 *

Once these are done, bind off loosely in pattern and repeat on the other side. Finally, tuck in ends and block. The slip stitch portion of this pattern will draw in more than the seed stitch ends, so you may want to block it a bit wider in the center.