{"product_id":"tunisian-crochet-a-long-handmade-holiday-tablerunner-placemats","title":"Tunisian Crochet-A-Long: Handmade Holiday Tablerunner \u0026 Placemats","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's time to say goodbye to those cheap, Home Goods placemats you got years ago and turn your holiday table into an inviting, cozy, handmade space to share life and laughs and love around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 🧶🍽️✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for our fall \u003c\/span\u003eTunisian Crochet-A-Long\u003cspan\u003e, where we're spending five cozy fall weeks creating a set of \u003c\/span\u003eTunisian crocheted placemats and\/or a table runner\u003cspan\u003e designed to bring a little handmade love to all the meals, gatherings, Friendsgivings, holidays, and ordinary Tuesday-night dinners happening around your table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd because everyone's table looks a little different?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get to choose what you're making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour TCAL includes \u003c\/span\u003efour skeins of your chosen main color + one skein of an accent color\u003cspan\u003e, giving you enough yarn to make approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍽️ 2 placemats with tassels\u003cbr\u003e🍽️🍽️ 2 placemats + a short table runner\u003cbr\u003e🍽️🍽️🍽️🍽️ 4 placemats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant a longer runner? Six placemats? Matching pieces for the gigantic table where your entire extended family somehow squeezes in every year?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTCAL participants can purchase as much additional yarn as they'd like for their project at \u003c\/span\u003e15% off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAND YOU GET TO PICK YOUR COLORS. 🌈\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll be working with a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003ecotton-linen blend yarn\u003cspan\u003e that's durable enough to actually live on your dining table, not something you're terrified to spill gravy on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's washable, practical, and designed for the kind of handmade pieces that become part of your home and get used again and again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven better?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll have 20 gorgeous colors to choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a neutral main color with a contrasting tassel. Go full traditional holiday. Make something autumnal. Pick colors that match your dishes. Make the pink holiday table of your dreams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's your table. You make the rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also thought about the deadline. 😅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause we KNOW what happens when you decide in October that you're going to crochet something for the holidays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuddenly it's the night before everyone arrives and you're sitting on the couch furiously crocheting while bargaining with whatever deity oversees fiber arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we're designing this pattern specifically to help you avoid that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern uses \u003c\/span\u003eTunisian crochet stitches that naturally lie flat\u003cspan\u003e, which means we're skipping the dramatic curling that Tunisian crochet can sometimes be known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo finishing your placemats and discovering they look like little yarn scrolls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd most importantly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNO BLOCKING AND STRETCHING YOUR ENTIRE TABLE SET AT THE END.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish your crochet. Add your finishing touches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLay the table with the fancy shit!! 🎉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour TCAL Includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧶 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 skeins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of your chosen main color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 skein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of your chosen accent color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌈 Your choice from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 available yarn colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📖 The complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakeshift Made placemat + table runner pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪡 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKickoff Workshop: October 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinishing Workshop: November 15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🛍️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15% off additional yarn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for your TCAL project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💌 An exclusive TCAL \u003cstrong\u003esticker \u0026amp; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecollectible pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal TCAL value: $140\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYOUR PRICE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 🎉\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's everything you need to get your holiday-table project underway, plus two workshops to keep you supported and moving toward the finish line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop #1: The Kickoff - October 11 🧶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're starting this thing \u003c\/span\u003etogether\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring your yarn, grab your hook, meet your fellow TCALers, and learn everything you need to confidently start your project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll go through the pattern, talk about the different project configurations, help you determine what you're making with your five included skeins, and walk through the Tunisian crochet stitches and techniques used throughout the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll leave with your project officially underway and five weeks to work at your own pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHEN WE CROCHET-ALONG. 🧶🧶🧶\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWork on your project at home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring it to Makeshift and work on it in the Living Room. We have dedicated meet-ups every Sunday at 1:30pm! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet up with your fellow TCALers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsk questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy another skein because you have suddenly decided that four placemats aren't enough and apparently you're making eight now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou know. Crochet-A-Long stuff. 💁‍♀️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop #2: The Finish Line - November 15 ✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive weeks later, we're getting back together to \u003c\/span\u003efinish these babies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll work through finishing techniques, tassels and final details, troubleshoot anything giving you trouble, and help get your handmade table pieces ready to actually USE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the timing is very intentional:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll still have time before Thanksgiving. 🦃\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo hiding unfinished ends underneath a serving platter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo telling your family, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Okay, technically these will be done for NEXT Thanksgiving.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're getting these things on the table. 💪\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧶 Crocheters ready to explore Tunisian crochet beyond scarves and wearables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ Anyone who wants to bring something genuinely handmade to their holiday table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Makers who love projects that are beautiful \u003c\/span\u003eand actually useful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎁 Anyone thinking, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWait... these would make an incredible handmade gift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏡 People who want more handmade objects incorporated into their everyday homes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌈 Color lovers already agonizing over which two of the 20 colors they're going to choose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦃 People who need an actual deadline or their “holiday project” will be completed sometime around March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪡 How to work the Tunisian crochet stitches used throughout the pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📖 How to read and follow the complete placemat and table runner pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 How to maintain consistent tension and dimensions across multiple matching pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ How to use naturally flat Tunisian stitches to create functional home goods without extensive blocking\u003cbr\u003e🌈 How to switch colors in Tunisian crochet on both the right AND left sides\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧶 How to add tassels and finishing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ How to customize the pattern to create the combination of placemats and runners that works for \u003c\/span\u003eyour\u003cspan\u003e table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vibe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're crocheting things that the people you love most will get to enjoy for years to come. 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