Crochet Pikachu Table Runner Pattern Part 1/4

by strommercrafts / July 19, 2022

Hello everyone, I’m excited to show off my latest crochet pattern…a Crochet Pikachu Table Runner! I’ve been in love with using small crochet thread by Red Heart Super Saver recently (which is how I made this piece).

I’ve decided to make this crochet pikachu table runner a 4 part series, this first part will be fairly long, however that is to get you used to the filet crochet technique I’m using here. I will link the parts later in this post once they are complete.

Click here for Part 2.

Click here for Part 3.

Click here for Part 4.

The funny thing about this pattern is that I was actually trying to figure out how I could make a pikachu doily instead…but it turned out to be WAY too difficult for me to do. I just couldn’t get pikachu small enough to make out all the necessary details in the doily. However, the Crochet Pikachu Table Runner Pattern was born!

It will be helpful if you know how to filet crochet already, but if you don’t, no worries. I have the crochet math figured out for you, and after a few rows, you’ll get the hang of it!

If you’re a visual person, there’s a PDF download of the chart I used below. The white color = open squares and the black color = closed squares. Keep in mind that this chart reads differently than previous charts I’ve created. Instead of crocheting left to right and working up, you will need to crochet up and down and to the right if looking at the chart.

Why would I do it this way? It might seem a little confusing to read it like this (and you can always print the PDF out and turn it), but this helps prevent a lot of frogging if you mess up. It is super not fun to pull out a long row of crochet because you misplaced 1 closed block, but if it happens on the short side, it doesn’t hurt as bad (in my opinion anyways).

Stick around for the border too! I think the border completes this piece and gives it a vintage crochet vibe that I was shooting for. Borders just make crochet pieces look so much better, but they’re always optional.

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Materials:

White Crochet Thread from Red Heart Super Saver Size 10, 1000 yards x 1
1.65 mm crochet hook – I actually bought this set because I could not for the life of me, find a single 1.65 mm crochet hook in store.
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker (optional, but helpful in the beginning. You can also use a paperclip or a scrap piece of yarn)

Size:

My table runner ended up being about 10.5 in x 58 in

Please note that your size may differ depending on your tension.

Time to Complete:

The Crochet Pikachu Table Runner Pattern took me about 2 weeks of inconsistent crocheting to complete. Your time may vary.

Abbreviations:

Please note that these are in US terms not UK.

ST(s) – stitch(es)
SL ST – slip stitch
CH – chain
SC – single crochet
DC – double crochet
CH3 PICOT – chain 3 stitches, slip stitch in last stitch made

Important Notes:

The Math: 38 squares x2 = 76+4 chs. The +4 is for the turning ch plus a ch 1.
The filet crochet method used for this pattern includes the 3DC method. That means that a total of 3 DC makes an open or closed square.
The CH3’s at the beginning of the row counts as a DC.
At the end of the rows, I have included the words up and down. This is based on looking the PDF chart.
The border makes a beautiful finish, however the stitches on the long side before the corner, will not line up evenly like on the short side. This makes the border slightly off on those sides. I’ve made adjustments to the pattern to make it less noticeable, and when you’re finished it will be difficult to tell.

If you make this pattern and post to social media, please don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @strommercrafts! Please do not claim this pattern as your own.

Crochet Pikachu Table Runner Pattern

The Math: 38 squares x2 = 76+4 chs, dc in 6th ch from hook

CH 80

1st Pikachu

Row 1: DC in 6th ch from hook, CH1, skip a CH, DC in next CH, all the way to the end. (38 open squares) down. (Place your stitch marker, paperclip, or scrap piece of yarn on one side so you can determine which direction you were going when you need to stop).
Row 2: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, all the way to the end, place last DC in 3rd CH from last row’s CH4 (this is how you will end all rows throughout this pattern). (38 open squares) up
Row 3: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC x 2 times), (you should have 3 open squares at this point). (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC x 6 times), (now you should have 6 closed blocks). CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until end of row. (32 open squares, 6 closed squares) down
Row 4: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until you get to the first closed block from previous row), DC in next 12 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until end of row). (32 open squares, 6 closed squares) up
Row 5-6: Repeat Row 4 (32 open squares, 6 closed squares) down, up
Row 7: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC x 2 times, CH1, skip a DC, DC in next DC), (this will make an open square on top of a closed square from the previous row). (DC in next 10 STS, DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), (this creates a closed square on top of an open square from previous row). (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until end of row). (32 open squares, 6 closed squares) down
Row 8: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until you reach the first closed square from previous row), DC in next 12 STS. (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until end of row). (32 open squares, 6 closed squares) up
Row 9: Repeat Row 8 (32 open squares, 6 closed squares) down
Row 10: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, continue this and stop 1 open square before the series of closed squares), DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC (you have a closed square on top of an open square from previous row), DC in next 10 STS, CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC. (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until end of row). (32 open squares, 6 closed squares) up
Row 11: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until you reach first closed square from previous row), DC in next 12 STS. (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC x 3 times, you will have 3 closed blocks on top of 3 open squares from previous row). (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until end of row). (29 open squares, 9 closed squares) down
Row 12: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until you reach the first closed square from previous row), DC in next 18 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until end of row). (29 open squares, 9 closed squares) up
Row 13: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until you reach the first closed square from previous row), DC in next 18 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next Dc x 3 times, you will have 3 closed squares on top of 3 open squares from previous row. (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until end of row). (26 open squares, 12 closed squares) down
Row 14: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until you reach the first closed square from previous row), DC in next 2 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next ST x 2 times, you will have 2 open squares on top of 2 closed squares from previous row). DC in next 6 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next ST x 6 times, 6 open squares on top of 6 closed squares from previous row). (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (34 open squares, 4 closed squares) up
Row 15: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until you reach the first closed square from previous row), (DC, skip a ST, DC in next ST, 1 open square on top of closed square from previous row), DC in next 4 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, 1 open square on top of 1 open square from previous), DC in next 2 STS. (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (34 open squares, 4 closed squares) down
Row 16: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, continue until 1 open square before the first closed square, DC in CH1 space, DC in next SC, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), DC in next CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next ST x 3 times, 3 open squares on top of 3 closed squares), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row. (36 open squares, 2 closed squares) up. At this point you should have most of Pikachu’s tail completed.
Row 17: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until you reach the first closed square from previous row), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), (DC in next CH1 space, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC). (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC x 2 times), (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC x 3 times), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (33 open squares, 5 closed blocks) down
Row 18: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, continue until 3 open square before the first closed square from previous row). (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC x 3 times), DC in next 6 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC x 2 times), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row) (29 open squares, 9 closed squares) up
Row 19: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until you reach the first closed square from previous row), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), (DC in next CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 16 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC x 2 times), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (27 open squares, 11 closed squares) down
Row 20: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, continue until 1 open square before the first closed square from previous row). (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 22 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until end of row). (25 open squares, 13 closed squares) up
Row 21: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, continue until 1 open square before the first closed square from previous row). (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 26 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until end of row). (23 open squares, 15 closed squares) down
Row 22: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, continue until 1 open square before the first closed square from previous row). (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 24 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), DC in next 4 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (22 open squares, 16 closed squares) up
Row 23: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, continue until 1 open square before the first closed square from previous row). (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC x 2 times), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC, you will have made 4 open squares), DC in next 24 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (25 open squares, 13 closed squares). Down
Row 24: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC. until you reach the first closed square from previous row), DC in next 22 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC x 4 times), DC in next 2 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (26 open squares, 12 closed squares) up
Row 25: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, continue until 1 open square before the first closed square from previous row), (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC x 4 times), DC in next 8 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), DC in next 6 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC x 3 times), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (26 open squares, 12 closed squares) down
Row 26: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until you reach the first closed square from previous row), DC in next 2 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC x 2 times), (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 12 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next ST x 2 times), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC x 2 times), DC in next 2 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (29 open squares, 9 closed squares) up
Row 27: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, continue until 1 open square before the first closed square from previous row), (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 2 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC x 4 times), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC x 2 times), DC in next 10 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC x 2 times), DC in next 2 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC x 6 times), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until end of row). (24 open squares, 14 closed squares). Down
Row 28: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 8 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC x 2 times), DC in next 2 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC x 2 times), DC in next 10 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC x 2 times), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), (DC in next CH1 space, DC in next DC x 2 times), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 4 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (19 open squares, 19 closed squares). Up
Row 29: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until first closed square from previous row), (CH 1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), DC in next 2 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 4 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 20 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 10 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (19 open squares, 19 closed squares). Down
Row 30: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 4 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), DC in next 4 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 20 STS, (CH 1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 2 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), (DC in CH 1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 2 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (19 open squares, 19 closed squares) Up
Row 31: Turn, CH4, skip CH 1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until first closed square from previous row), DC in next 4 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 6 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), DC in next 22 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 4 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (18 open squares, 20 closed squares) Down
Row 32: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC x 2 times), DC in next 2 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 22 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 4 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), DC in next 4 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (21 open squares, 17 closed squares) up
Row 33: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until first closed square from previous row), DC in next 4 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 4 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 22 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC x 2 times), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (22 open squares, 16 closed squares). Down
Row 34: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until first closed square from previous row), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), DC in next 26 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 2 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (24 open squares, 14 closed squares) Up
Row 35: start of Pikachu’s head Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until first closed square from previous row), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), DC in next 16 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC x 2 times), DC in next 6 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (26 open squares, 12 closed squares) down
Row 36: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until first closed square from previous row), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC x 2 times), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), DC in next 16 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (28 open squares, 10 closed squares), Up
Row 37: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until first closed square from previous row), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), DC in next 14 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC x 2 times), (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC), DC in next 4 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (27 open squares, 11 closed squares). Down
Row 38: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until first closed square from previous row), DC in next 6 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC x 2 times), DC in next 16 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (25 open squares, 13 closed squares). Up
Row 39: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until first closed square from previous row), DC in next 10 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC x 3 times), DC in next 10 STS, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (28 open squares, 10 closed squares) down
Row 40: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until first closed square from previous row), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), DC in next 8 STS, (DC in CH1 space, DC in next DC x 3 times), DC in next 8 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (27 open squares, 11 closed squares) up
Row 41: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until first closed square from previous row), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC x 2 times), DC in next 16 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (30 open squares, 8 closed squares). Down
Row 42: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until first closed square from previous row), (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC), DC in next 6 STS, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC x 4 times), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until end of row). (35 closed squares, 3 open squares) Up
Row 43-44: Turn, CH4, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC, until first closed square from previous row, (CH1, skip a ST, DC in next DC x 3 times), (CH1, skip CH1 space, DC in next DC until end of row). (38 closed squares).