Knitted oval tablecloths were passed down from generation to generation and were considered a true family heirloom. As a rule, such things are made using the crochet technique. The process seems complicated and labor-intensive from the outside, but in fact, it is enough to master the basic techniques, and the activity will become exciting and interesting. Strictly adhering to the patterns and description, even a novice needlewoman will be able to make an original and incredibly beautiful thing.
Oval tablecloth for a large table
An oval tabletop can be decorated with a crocheted tablecloth. In addition, such a product holds its shape perfectly and even after washing in an automatic machine retains its original appearance. It will not be difficult to knit such a model according to the diagram and description below.
Materials:
- hook;
- 100% cotton threads – 1 kg.
Oval crochet tablecloth. Step-by-step knitting instructions:
- Cast on a chain of air loops (ch).
- Row 1. Knit 3 lifting ch, ch, double crochet (dc) in each 3 st of the chain, alternating them with ch, in the outer st of the chain knit 5 dc, alternating them with ch, continue knitting dc, alternately with ch, in the 1 st of the chain also knit 5 dc, alternating them with ch.
- Row 2. 3 lifting ch, in 2 ch of the previous row knit dc, 2 ch, 2 dc, then knit in each 2 ch 2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc to the end of the row.
- Row 3. From 1 vp of the arch of the previous row, knit 3 lifting ch, 1 vp, dc, ch, and then in each 1 vp of the arch knit dc, ch, dc. Knit 7 times. Then continue knitting 4 times in 1 st of the arch and between the arches.
- Row 4. Knit 3 ch, ch, in each dc knit dc, alternating them with ch, make 25 dc, then knit dc in each st of the previous row 11 dc, then 25 dc and another 11 dc in each st.
- Row 5. Knit 3 ch, dc, 2 ch, 2 dc, continue knitting in each 2 ch of the previous row 2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc. Knit like this until the end of the row.
- Row 6. Knit 3 ch lift, ch, dc, ch, in the center of each arch knit 10 times dc, ch, dc, alternating ch. Then knit 15 times dc, ch, dc, ch in each arch and between them. Next 10 times dc, ch, dc, then 15 dc alternately with ch in each arch and between them.
- Row 7. Knit 3 lifting ch, ch, in each dc of the previous row knit dc, alternating them with ch.
- Row 8. Knit 3 lifting ch, in each 2 ch of the previous row ch, dc, 2 ch, 2 dc. Continue to the end of the row.
- Row 9. Knit 3 ch for lifting. Knit 14 dc in each ch arch, alternating them with ch. Then 5 dc, alternately with ch in arches and between them, dc, ch, dc in arch, ch, 5 dc, alternately with ch in arches and between them, 14 dc in each ch arch, alternating them with ch. Then 5 dc, alternately with ch in arches and between them, dc, ch, dc in arch, ch, 5 dc, alternately with ch in arches and between them.
- Row 10. Knit 3 lifting ch. Next 2 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc, ch, slip stitch (ss) in 2 ch of the previous row. Step back ch and continue knitting: ch, 3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc, ch, ss. Continue to the end of the row.
- Row 11. Knit 3 lifting ch. In the top of each arch of the previous row knit: 2 ch, dc, 2 ch, dc, 2 ch, dc, 2 ch, dc, 2 ch, dc.
With large flowers
An oval crochet tablecloth (patterns and description of the model are presented below in the article) with large flowers is a festive option that is suitable for decorating a table for special events. You can choose any flower pattern. If desired, flowers are crocheted from yarn of different colors to highlight them on the white background of the product.

Materials:
- hook of appropriate thickness;
- markers;
- threads 100% cotton – 800 g.
Instructions for making a tablecloth:
- Start work from the main part.
- Cast on a chain of 100 ch.
- Make 4 ch lifts and knit with a bias net. The pattern diagram can be found on the Internet. Finish the row with ss in 1 ch from the cast-on edge.
- Knit in a circle until desired size.
- Divide the work into central and lateral parts. Mark their beginnings with markers.
- Knit both central parts, shifting the patterns between each other in a checkerboard pattern.
- Knit the side panels, controlling the sequence of the rapports.
- Repeat 4 times in height from 10 to 28. The product is ready.
- Wash the tablecloth, lay it out on a flat surface and dry it, securing it.
With pineapples
An oval crochet tablecloth (patterns and descriptions of such a pattern are presented on the Internet and in knitting magazines) can be made by needlewomen, even those with minimal knitting skills. The main thing is to strictly follow the description and the chosen pattern.
Materials:
- hook No. 1.5;
- natural yarn 100% cotton.
Instructions for knitting a napkin:
- Cast on a chain of 8 ch.
- Close it into a circle using sc.
- Tie a ring of sc, knitting 2 in each ch. In total, you should get 16 sc. Close in a circle.
- Next, knit 7 ch and insert through 1 lower st, connecting with a half-column. You should get a flower.
- Chain 10 and join in the center of the bottom chain. This will allow the pattern to expand.
- Knit 4 ch, in the same loop knit 1 dc2n, 2 ch, 2 dc2n in the same bottom loop as the previous 2 dc, 3 ch, 2 dc2n knit in the center of the chain of 10 ch, 2 ch, 2 dc2n in the same and previous columns, 3 ch. Continue in a circle.
- Knit 5 rounds. 2 dc2n over the posts of the previous row, 1 dc on the ch, 2 ch, dc in the same loop, 2 dc over the posts, 3 ch, 2 dc2n on the posts, 1 dc on the ch, 2 ch, 1 dc in the same loop, 2 dc. Continue until the end of the round.
- Row 6 is knitted in the same way as row 5, only here knit 3 dc, 1 dc on ch, 2 ch, in the same loop 1 dc, 3 dc over the posts, 3 ch. Knit until the end of the row.
- Row 7 is knitted similarly to row 6, only knit 4 dc over the posts, 1 dc on ch, 2 ch, 1 dc in the same st as the previous one, 4 dc over the posts, 3 ch. Continue to the end.
- Row 8 is knitted like 7, but now make 6 dc over the bottom posts, 3 ch, 5 dc, 7 ch. Again 5 dc over the posts, 3 ch, 5 dc, 7 ch. Continue until the end of the row.
- Row 9: Work 5 dc over bottom stitches, 2 ch, 5 dc, 11 ch.
- Row 10. 4 dc, 5 and 6 dc knit with one top, 5 ch, 1 dc, knit a chain of 11 ch in the center, 5 ch, 1 dc knit in the bottom st to the column, 5 ch, 4 dc, 5 and 6 dc with a common top, 5 ch, 1 dc knit in a chain of 11 sts in the center, 5 ch, 1 dc knit in the bottom st to the column, 5 ch.
- Row 11. Knit 1 dc over the second of the previous row. You should get 7 dc. At the end, do not finish knitting over the last column. 9 ch, in the center of the chain of the lower row in one st. knit 2 dc, 5 ch, knit 2 dc in the center of the chain of the lower row, 9 ch and again 7 dc, skipping 1 dc and not finishing the outer one.
- Tie 6 rows with fillet mesh, forming an oval and continue knitting the pattern.
In the fillet technique
An oval crochet tablecloth (diagrams and description are given below in the text) is created from only 2 elements: empty and filled cells. To knit such a tablecloth, it is enough to carefully follow the diagram. Empty cells are formed by knitting ss2n, 2 ch, filled - 3 ss2n.
Materials:
- hook;
- threads 100% cotton.
Step by step production:
- Row 1. 7 filled cells (fc).
- Row 2. 3 zk, 5 empty cells (pc), 3 zk.
- Row 3. 3 stitches, 1 stitch, 5 stitches, 1 stitch, 3 stitches.
- Row 4. 3 sc, 1 pc, 3 cr, 1 pc, 7 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr.
- Row 5. 3 stitches, 2 stitches, 3 stitches, 1 stitches, 1 stitches, 5 stitches, 2 stitches, 2 stitches, 1 stitches, 2 stitches, 3 stitches.
- Row 6. 4 zk, 2 pk, 2 zk, knit 15 cells, alternating pk and zk, 3 zk.
- Row 7. 3 zk, 1 pc, 1 zk, 1 pc, 2 zk, 1 pc, 2 zk, 1 pc, 5 zk, 1 pc, 2 zk, 1 pc, 2 zk, 1 pc, 2 zk.
- Row 8. 2 zk, 1 pc, 2 zk, 1 pc, 3 zk, 1 pc, 2 zk, 5 pcs, 3 zk, 1 pc, 2 zk, 1 pc, 3 zk.
- Row 9. 5 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 9 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr.
- Row 10. 5 cr, 1 pc, 5 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 7 cr, 1 pc, 5 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr.
- Row 11. 6 zk, 1 pc, 4 zk, 1 pc, 4 zk, 1 pc, 4 zk, 2 pcs, 6 zk, 1 pc, 1 zk.
- Row 12. 2 sc, 1 pc, 3 sc, 1 pc, 5 sc, 1 pc, 4 sc, 4 pc, 8 sc, 2 pc, 3 sc.
- Row 13. 2 sc, 1 pc, 3 cr, 1 pc, 6 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 5 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 5 cr.
- Row 14. 3 sc, 1 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 7 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 9 cr, 1 pc, 5 cr.
- Row 15. 4 zk., 1 pc., 2 zk., 1 pc., 8 zk., 2 pc., 3 zk., 1 pc., 4 zk., 1 pc., 3 zk., 1 pc., 6 zk.
- Row 16. 6 cr, 1 pc, 1 cr, 1 pc, 9 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr, 1 pc, 7 cr.
- Row 17. 7 cr, 2 cr, 10 cr, 1 cr, 2 cr, 1 cr, 4 cr, 1 cr, 3 cr, 1 cr, 7 cr.
- Row 18. 8 cr, 1 cr, 11 cr, 1 cr, 1 cr, 1 cr, 4 cr, 1 cr, 2 cr, 1 cr, 8 cr.
- Row 19. 2 pcs, 8 crochets, 1 pcs, 11 crochets, 1 pcs, 5 crochets, 1 pcs, 2 crochets, 1 pcs, 8 crochets.
- Row 20. 1 sc, 3 pcs, 4 sc, 5 pcs, 10 sc, 1 pc, 4 sc, 1 pc, 2 sc, 1 pc, 9 sc, 1 pc, 1 sc.
- Row 21. 2 zk, 4 pcs, 2 zk, 1 pc, 5 zk, 1 pc, 8 zk, 1 pc, 5 zk, 1 pc, 1 zk, 1 pc, 9 zk, 2 pcs, 2 zk.
- Row 22. 4 cr, 5 cr, 7 cr, 1 cr, 6 cr, 1 cr, 6 cr, 4 cr, 8 cr, 1 cr, 4 cr.
- Row 23. 4 zk, 4 zk, 6 zk, 2 zk, 1 zk, 1 zk, 4 zk, 1 zk, 6 zk, 2 zk, 10 zk, 2 zk, 4 zk.
- Row 24. 3 crochets, 1 pcs, 2 crochets, 3 pcs, 4 crochets, 2 pcs, 4 crochets, 4 crochets, 5 crochets, 2 pcs, 11 crochets, 2 pcs, 2 crochets, 1 pcs, 3 crochets.
- Row 25. 3 zk, 1 zk, 3 zk, 2 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 5 zk, 1 zk, 2 zk, 1 zk, 5 zk, 2 zk, 2 zk, 7 zk, 3 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 3 zk.
- Row 26. 3 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 5 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 1 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 9 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr.
- Row 27. 3 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 7 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 9 cr, 3 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr.
- Row 28. 3 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 7 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 5 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr, 1 pc, 9 cr, 1 pc, 5 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr.
- Row 29. 4 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr, 1 pc, 6 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr, 1 pc, 5 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 8 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr.
- Row 30. 4 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr, 1 pc, 5 cr, 1 pc, 5 cr, 1 pc, 7 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr.
- Row 31. 4 zk, 1 pc, 3 zk, 4 pcs, 6 zk, 1 pc, 6 zk, 1 pc, 11 zk, 2 pcs, 3 zk, 1 pc, 4 zk.
- Row 32. 4 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr, 5 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 6 cr, 1 pc, 10 cr, 3 pc, 3 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr.
- Row 33. 4 stitches, 1 stitch, 1 stitch, 13 stitches, 12 stitches, 1 stitch, 2 stitches, 5 stitches, 1 stitch, 1 stitch, 4 stitches.
- Row 34. 2 crochet, 1 crochet, 4 crochet, 17 crochet, 9 crochet, 9 crochet, 4 crochet, 1 crochet, 2 crochet.
- Row 35. 5 cr, 4 pc, 1 cr, 4 pc, 1 cr, 12 pc, 4 cr, 7 pc, 1 cr, 4 pc, 1 cr, 4 pc, 5 cr.
- Row 36. 9 cr, 1 cr, 1 cr, 2 cr, 4 cr, 19 cr, 4 cr, 2 cr, 1 cr, 1 cr, 10 cr.
- Row 37. 7 zk, 4 pcs, 1 zk, 1 pc, 1 zk, 1 pc, 1 zk, 1 pc, 3 zk, 2 pcs, 6 zk, 9 pcs, 3 zk, 1 pc, 1 zk, 1 pc, 1 zk, 1 pc, 1 zk, 4 pcs, 7 zk.
- Row 38. 5 cr, 3 pc, 5 cr, 2 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 2 pc, 6 cr, 7 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 2 pc, 5 cr, 3 pc, 5 cr.
- Row 40. 2 zk, 3 zk, 8 zk, 2 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 3 zk, 3 zk, 2 zk, 1 zk, 4 zk, 5 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 3 zk, 2 zk, 8 zk, 3 zk, 2 zk.
- Row 41. 12 zk, 3 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 4 zk, 2 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 4 zk, 4 zk, 3 zk, 1 pk, 3 zk, 3 zk, 12 zk.
- Row 42. 1 zk, 2 pcs, 8 zk, 4 pcs, 4 zk, 1 pc, 3 zk, 2 pcs, 3 zk, 1 pc, 5 zk, 3 pcs, 2 zk, 1 pc, 4 zk, 4 pcs, 8 zk, 2 pcs, 1 zk.
- Row 43. 4 pcs, 5 sc, 8 pcs, 1 crochet, 1 pc, 3 crochets, 2 pcs, 4 crochets, 1 pcs, 4 crochets, 3 pcs, 2 crochets, 1 pcs, 1 crochet, 8 pcs, 5 crochets, 5 pcs.
- Row 44. 1 zk, 10 zk, 6 zk, 2 zk, 3 zk, 2 zk, 4 zk, 1 zk, 5 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 2 zk, 5 zk, 12 zk, 1 zk.
- Row 45. 4 zk, 6 zk, 10 zk, 1 zk, 1 zk, 3 zk, 5 zk, 1 zk, 4 zk, 4 zk, 9 zk, 8 zk, 4 zk.
- Row 46. 5 stitches, 4 stitches, 12 stitches, 4 stitches, 5 stitches, 1 stitch, 4 stitches, 3 stitches, 11 stitches, 6 stitches, 5 stitches.
- Row 47. 2 crochets, 1 pcs, 3 crochets, 2 pcs, 4 crochets, 6 crochets, 4 crochets, 4 pcs, 5 crochets, 1 pcs, 3 crochets, 2 pcs, 4 crochets, 5 pcs, 4 crochets, 4 pcs, 6 crochets.
- Row 48. 2 zk, 1 zk, 4 zk, 1 zk, 2 zk, 2 zk, 6 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 4 zk, 4 zk, 1 zk, 2 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 3 zk, 5 zk, 2 zk, 3 zk, 2 zk, 4 zk, 1 pc, 1 zk.
- Row 49. 3 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 12 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 4 cr, 3 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 12 cr, 2 pcs, 5 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr.
- Row 50. 3 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 2 pc, 12 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr, 3 pc, 5 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 12 cr, 3 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr.
- Row 51. 4 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr, 3 pc, 11 cr, 3 pc, 2 cr, 5 pc, 1 cr, 4 pc, 11 cr, 4 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr.
- Row 52. 3 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr, 4 pc, 8 cr, 6 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 1 cr, 1 pc, 1 cr, 1 pc, 1 cr, 4 pc, 9 cr, 5 pc, 3 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr.
- Row 53. 4 cr, 8 pc, 5 cr, 9 pc, 2 cr, 2 pc, 1 cr, 8 pc, 5 cr, 8 pc, 1 cr, 1 cr, 4 cr.
- Row 54. 1 crochet, 2 pcs, 2 crochets, 20 pcs, 1 crochet, 3 pcs, 1 crochet, 15 pcs, 6 crochets, 1 crochet, 4 crochets.
- Row 55. 1 crochet, 1 pc, 7 crochet, 8 pcs, 6 crochets, 2 pcs, 1 crochet, 3 pcs, 1 crochet, 2 pcs, 7 crochets, 3 pcs, 3 crochets, 1 pcs, 6 crochets, 1 pcs, 2 crochets, 1 pcs.
- Row 56. 4 cr, 1 pc, 6 cr, 8 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 5 pc, 5 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 2 pc, 6 cr, 1 pc, 1 cr, 7 pc, 1 cr.
- Row 57. 4 cr, 1 pc, 6 cr, 2 pc, 4 cr, 3 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 4 cr, 3 pc, 5 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 2 pc, 7 cr, 2 pc, 8 cr.
- Row 58. 4 zk, 1 pc, 5 zk, 1 pc, 4 zk, 4 pcs, 3 zk, 1 pc, 4 zk, 2 pcs, 4 zk, 1 pc, 3 zk, 1 pc, 3 zk, 1 pc, 3 zk, 1 pc, 7 zk, 2 pcs, 3 zk.
- Row 59. 2 zk, 1 zk, 1 zk, 5 zk, 4 zk, 1 zk, 6 zk, 2 zk, 4 zk, 1 zk, 4 zk, 1 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 4 zk, 1 pk, 4 zk, 1 pk, 1 zk, 1 zk, 7 zk, 2 pcs, 1 zk, 1 pc, 3 zk.
- Row 60. 3 zk, 2 zk, 5 zk, 2 zk, 1 zk, 1 zk, 8 zk, 1 zk, 5 zk, 1 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 4 zk, 1 pk, 1 zk, 1 zk, 6 zk, 2 zk, 3 zk, 1 pc, 3 zk.
- Row 61. 3 zk, 1 zk, 9 zk, 1 zk, 9 zk, 2 zk, 5 zk, 1 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 1 zk, 1 zk, 4 zk, 2 zk, 5 zk, 1 zk, 7 zk, 2 zk, 2 zk, 2 zk, 1 zk, 1 pk, 1 zk.
- Row 62. 2 zk, 1 zk, 7 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 1 zk, 8 zk, 2 zk, 5 zk, 1 zk, 3 zk, 1 zk, 1 zk, 1 zk, 3 zk, 4 zk, 4 zk, 1 pk, 7 zk, 2 zk, 2 zk, 1 pk, 2 zk, 1 pk, 1 zk.
- Row 63. 1 zk, 1 pc, 7 zk, 1 pc, 5 zk, 1 pc, 3 zk, 1 pc, 2 zk, 5 pc, 4 zk, 1 pc, 2 zk, 2 pcs, 3 zk, 8 pcs, 1 zk, 1 pc, 8 zk, 1 pc, 2 zk, 1 pk, 2 zk, 1 pk, 1 zk.
- Row 64. 8 cr, 1 pc, 6 cr, 4 pc, 3 cr, 6 pc, 6 cr, 1 pc, 3 cr, 6 pc, 3 cr, 2 pc, 8 cr, 2 pc, 4 cr, 1 pc, 1 cr.
- Row 65. 1 pc, 6 sc, 1 pc, 8 cr, 1 pc, 6 cr, 10 pc, 1 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 5 pc, 6 cr, 1 pc, 8 cr, 1 pc, 1 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr, 1 pc, 2 cr.
- Continue knitting in reverse order from row 64 to row 1.
Recommendations for knitting an oval tablecloth
An oval crochet tablecloth (diagrams and descriptions of making a model of this shape using different patterns can be found on Internet resources dedicated to knitting, as well as printed publications) can be knitted if you follow the recommendations of experienced craftswomen.
They are like this:
- Beginning needlewomen are advised to start with knitting small napkins using clear and simple patterns.
- It is necessary to ensure that the columns are of the same size. This way the knitting will be even and the pattern will be clear.
- Before making, you should pay great attention to the choice of yarn. As a rule, tablecloths are knitted from cotton threads. They perfectly hold the shape of the finished product even with frequent washings. The color of the yarn can be any, depending on the taste and overall design of the kitchen, but traditionally beige, white or any other neutral shade is used for tablecloths.
- For decorating a kitchen table for a celebration, it is recommended to choose white threads. For serving and small coffee tables, you can use brighter options.
- It is equally important to choose the right working tool - a hook. This will determine how the pattern will look and the quality of the product as a whole. Hooks differ from each other in numbers and material of manufacture. The most popular tool is made of steel. They are durable, do not electrify and do not stain the threads. You can determine what size hook is needed by the length of the thread per 100 g and by manual selection. The size of the tool also affects the thread consumption. If about a kilogram of yarn is needed to make a large tablecloth, then using a large diameter hook, several times more thread will be required.
- The fabric, knitted with a small crochet hook, is quite dense and holds its shape well.
Any needlewoman who has mastered the basic techniques of crocheting can make an oval tablecloth on her own. There are many patterns and descriptions of different models on online knitting resources. Experienced craftswomen can combine several patterns to get an exclusive model. Products made from separately knitted motifs, which are then connected together, are also very popular.
Video on how to crochet an oval tablecloth
How to crochet an oval tablecloth:
Don't forget to protect the tablecloth and make it last longer. To do this, use a cover, such as an old sheet or other material that matches the size of the tablecloth. Simply place the material on top of the tablecloth and carefully sew it to the edges.