Vintage Crochet Tablecloth

by Crafts Ideas 06/12/2024

Vintage crochet tablecloths are timeless pieces that add elegance and charm to any dining area. This Vintage Crochet Tablecloth, with its intricate lace patterns and delicate details, is a perfect centerpiece for your table. The combination of classic design and fine craftsmanship creates a sophisticated and nostalgic ambiance.

Creating a vintage crochet tablecloth requires patience and attention to detail. This pattern provides step-by-step instructions to help you craft a stunning tablecloth that will be a cherished addition to your home decor or a treasured heirloom gift.

Pattern Here

Materials:

Fine cotton crochet thread in a neutral color
Crochet hook size 1.75 mm
Yarn needle
Scissors

Abbreviations:

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
sl st: slip stitch
sp: space
st: stitch

Instructions:

Center Medallion:

Round 1:
- Start with a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 15 dc in the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of ch-3. (16 sts)
Round 2:
- Ch 3, dc in same st, ch 2, 2 dc in next st, ch 2 around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (16 dc pairs, 16 ch-2 sps)
Round 3:
- Sl st to first ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2 around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (16 dc clusters, 16 ch-2 sps)
Round 4:
- Sl st to next dc, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (48 dc, 16 ch-2 sps)

Main Body:

Round 5:
- Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 5, sc in 3rd dc of next group around. Join with a sl st to first sc. (16 ch-5 sps)
Round 6:
- Sl st to first ch-5 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in same sp, sc in next ch-5 sp, 5 dc in next ch-5 sp around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (8 dc groups, 8 sc)
Round 7:
- Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 5, sc in 3rd dc of next 5-dc group around. Join with a sl st to first sc. (16 ch-5 sps)
Round 8-20:
- Repeat Rounds 6-7, increasing the number of dc in the groups by 1 in each even-numbered round (i.e., 6 dc in Round 8, 7 dc in Round 10, etc.) until there are 20 rounds.

Lace Border:

Round 21:
- Sl st to first ch-5 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 9 dc in same sp, sc in next ch-5 sp, 10 dc in next ch-5 sp around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (8 dc groups, 8 sc)
Round 22:
- Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 6, sc in 5th dc of next 10-dc group around. Join with a sl st to first sc. (16 ch-6 sps)
Round 23:
- Sl st to first ch-6 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in same sp, sc in next ch-6 sp, 12 dc in next ch-6 sp around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (8 dc groups, 8 sc)
Round 24:
- Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 7, sc in 6th dc of next 12-dc group around. Join with a sl st to first sc. (16 ch-7 sps)
Round 25:
- Sl st to first ch-7 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 13 dc in same sp, sc in next ch-7 sp, 14 dc in next ch-7 sp around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (8 dc groups, 8 sc)
Round 26:
- Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 8, sc in 7th dc of next 14-dc group around. Join with a sl st to first sc. (16 ch-8 sps)
Round 27:
- Sl st to first ch-8 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 15 dc in same sp, sc in next ch-8 sp, 16 dc in next ch-8 sp around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (8 dc groups, 8 sc)
Round 28:
- Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 9, sc in 8th dc of next 16-dc group around. Join with a sl st to first sc. (16 ch-9 sps)
Round 29:
- Sl st to first ch-9 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 17 dc in same sp, sc in next ch-9 sp, 18 dc in next ch-9 sp around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (8 dc groups, 8 sc)
Round 30:
- Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 10, sc in 9th dc of next 18-dc group around. Join with a sl st to first sc. (16 ch-10 sps)
Round 31:
- Sl st to first ch-10 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 19 dc in same sp, sc in next ch-10 sp, 20 dc in next ch-10 sp around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (8 dc groups, 8 sc)
Final Round:
- Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 11, sc in 10th dc of next 20-dc group around. Join with a sl st to first sc. (16 ch-11 sps)

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Block your finished tablecloth to enhance its shape and to open up the lace pattern. Enjoy your beautifully crafted Vintage Crochet Tablecloth!