very easy tablecloth

[MadeJust4You]

I am just now beginning to learn to read instructions even though I have been crocheting for 30 years. (lol) I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find a easy tablecloth pattern? Thanks

[birdlady1]

I don't think there's such a thing as an easy tablecloth :lol since most are done in thread! But here's a link to Crochet Pattern Central's tablecloth area. There's a ton of 'em -- for square, rectangular, oval, etc.: http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/tablecloths.php

[MadeJust4You]

:hug
I have never worked in thread before so I am a little scared to try that right now. Thanks so much!

[Debbi-a1]

Ify ou want, you could try a few stitches or maybe choose a square one and use Size 3 thread. I've done some doilies in that using a size F hook (you can use any size hook really, I like the F with Size 3 hook).

[MadeJust4You]

Ok I am a real newbie when it comes to thread what is #3? I don't know what that means. Thanks for helping this newbie:hug

[Debbi-a1]

No problem. There's a thread called Size 3. Aunt Lydia (http://www.coatsandclark.com/NR/exeres/1AAF3188-57BE-48E2-99FD-13FF5B4A0ECB.htm) makes it and I buy it at Walmart. It's fairly thick and cotton. Works up nice. There's also a Speed Cro Sheen thread that's cotton, but I don't find it as nice. There's also a Lustersheen.
These are all thicker threads then size 10. I think even Size 5 (easier to find sometimes) is thicker, but not that much.
Talk to me about thread crochet. (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=67197) has some great tips for beginners and links to help you.
More Questions on Thread Size (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=64567) has more info and ideas.
First Thread Project - Any ideas? (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=62483) has some ideas you may want to try before a tablecloth if you're new to thread.
Good luck.
Debbi

[LaurieE]

Debbi-A1, do you know of any tablecloths that are one piece. All the ones I've seen on CPC and other places are always made up of a million motifs.

[MadeJust4You]

I found a few tableclothes that aren't 500+ motifs @ Crochet central.

[Debbi-a1]

Debbi-A1, do you know of any tablecloths that are one piece. All the ones I've seen on CPC and other places are always made up of a million motifs.
Sometimes you have to look for them, but there are a few out there that are one piece.
Would you want a round or oval or square one? I went to CPC and they have some listed with it in the title such as One Piece Oval Tablecloth (http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/onepietab.html)
and Pineapple Tablecloth (round) (http://www.craftown.com/crochet/pat3.htm) which is one piece also... The oval one doesn't look that easy as it's with size 20...

If you do use a larger thread and hook you could get away with a large doily or table runner.
Debbi

[Hooked]

http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Design957.html

This one is round. Don't be intimidated by the pineapples. They are very easy. You could also try filet crochet. It's all double crochet and chains.