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3-Color Continuous Spiral Tablecloth

Add a stunning, dynamic pop of color and texture to your home with this seamless 3-Color Continuous Spiral Tablecloth! 

Crafted using a unique multi-strand spiral technique, this project carries three active colors simultaneously, working in continuous rounds to form a breathtaking swirling mandala effect.

The main body features a balanced rhythm of expansion and rest rounds to ensure the fabric stays completely flat, finished off with a clean, crisp solid border that frames the spiral beautifully.

Terms of Use & Pattern Disclaimer

  • Pattern Disclaimer: This pattern is an original design that has been documented directly from my own completed work and has not been independently tested by third-party pattern testers. Standard variations in individual gauge, yarn substitution, and hook choice may slightly alter your final dimensions or yardage requirements.
  • Finished Items: You are welcome to sell finished products made from this pattern! If you sell your items online or in person, I kindly ask that you credit Magpie & Moss as the original pattern designer whenever possible.
  • Copyright Notice: This written pattern, layout, and accompanying photographs are the sole property of Magpie & Moss. You may not copy, reproduce, rewrite, distribute, re-sell, or claim any portion of this pattern or its photos as your own. Thank you for respecting independent fiber artists!

Pattern Details & Materials

  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Finished Size: Approximately 40 inches in diameter (fits up to a 40-inch circular table)
  • Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (100% Mercerized Cotton; 186 yds / 170 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein)
    • Color A: Sky Blue (approx. 1.5 skeins)
    • Color B: Jade (approx. 2 full skeins)
    • Color C: White (approx. 3 skeins)
  • Hook: 4.0 mm (US Size G/6)
  • Notions: 3 locking stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern Notes

  1. Continuous Spiral: Do not join rounds during the spiral section. You will carry three active strands at once. Work each color section across its respective arm, drop the loop onto a stitch marker, and pick up the next color.
  2. Color Arm Definition: Each color section is referred to as an “arm.” Increases are worked identically across all three arms within a round.
  3. Rest Rounds: Periodically, rounds are worked with zero increases (1 dc in each stitch) to settle the tension and prevent the piece from ruffling or cupping.

Pattern Instructions

Phase 1: Setting up the Core (Rounds 1–10)

Round 1 (The Setup): Begin with a Magic Ring.

  • Join Color C (White): ch 1, sc, hdc, 2 dc into the ring (4 sts). Place loop on a stitch marker.
  • Join Color A (Sky Blue): ch 1, sc, hdc, 2 dc into the ring (4 sts). Place loop on a stitch marker.
  • Join Color B (Jade): ch 1, sc, hdc, 2 dc into the ring (4 sts). Place loop on a stitch marker.
  • Pull magic ring tight. (12 sts total / 4 sts per color arm)

Round 2: Work 2 dc in every stitch across each color arm. (24 sts total / 8 sts per arm)

Round 3: Work [2 dc in first st, dc in next st] 4 times per color arm. (36 sts total / 12 sts per arm)

Round 4: Work [2 dc, dc in next 2 sts] 4 times per color arm. (48 sts total / 16 sts per arm)

Round 5: Work [2 dc, dc in next 3 sts] 4 times per color arm. (60 sts total / 20 sts per arm)

Round 6: Work [2 dc, dc in next 4 sts] 4 times per color arm. (72 sts total / 24 sts per arm)

Round 7: Work [2 dc, dc in next 5 sts] 4 times per color arm. (84 sts total / 28 sts per arm)

Round 8: Work [2 dc, dc in next 6 sts] 4 times per color arm. (96 sts total / 32 sts per arm)

Round 9: Work [2 dc, dc in next 7 sts] 4 times per color arm. (108 sts total / 36 sts per arm)

Round 10: Work [2 dc, dc in next 8 sts] 4 times per color arm. (120 sts total / 40 sts per arm)

Phase 2: Expanding the Spiral (Rounds 11–38)

Round 11: Work [2 dc, dc in next 9 sts] 4 times per color arm. (132 sts total / 44 sts per arm)

Round 12: Work [2 dc, dc in next 10 sts] 4 times per color arm. (144 sts total / 48 sts per arm)

Round 13 (Rest Round): Work 1 dc into every stitch across with zero increases. (144 sts total / 48 sts per arm)

Round 14: Work [2 dc, dc in next 11 sts] 4 times per color arm. (156 sts total / 52 sts per arm)

Round 15: Work [2 dc, dc in next 12 sts] 4 times per color arm. (168 sts total / 56 sts per arm)

Round 16: Work [2 dc, dc in next 13 sts] 4 times per color arm. (180 sts total / 60 sts per arm)

Round 17: Work [2 dc, dc in next 14 sts] 4 times per color arm. (192 sts total / 64 sts per arm)

Round 18: Work [2 dc, dc in next 15 sts] 4 times per color arm. (204 sts total / 68 sts per arm)

Round 19: Work [2 dc, dc in next 16 sts] 4 times per color arm. (216 sts total / 72 sts per arm)

Round 20: Work [2 dc, dc in next 17 sts] 4 times per color arm. (228 sts total / 76 sts per arm)

Round 21: Work [2 dc, dc in next 18 sts] 4 times per color arm. (240 sts total / 80 sts per arm)

Round 22: Work [2 dc, dc in next 19 sts] 4 times per color arm. (252 sts total / 84 sts per arm)

Round 23 (Rest Round): Work 1 dc into every stitch across with zero increases. (252 sts total / 84 sts per arm)

Round 24: Work [2 dc, dc in next 20 sts] 4 times per color arm. (264 sts total / 88 sts per arm)

Round 25: Work [2 dc, dc in next 21 sts] 4 times per color arm. (276 sts total / 92 sts per arm)

Round 26: Work [2 dc, dc in next 22 sts] 4 times per color arm. (288 sts total / 96 sts per arm)

Round 27: Work [2 dc, dc in next 23 sts] 4 times per color arm. (300 sts total / 100 sts per arm)

Round 28: Work [2 dc, dc in next 24 sts] 4 times per color arm. (312 sts total / 104 sts per arm)

Round 29: Work [2 dc, dc in next 25 sts] 4 times per color arm. (324 sts total / 108 sts per arm)

Round 30: Work [2 dc, dc in next 26 sts] 4 times per color arm. (336 sts total / 112 sts per arm)

Round 31: Work [2 dc, dc in next 27 sts] 4 times per color arm. (348 sts total / 116 sts per arm)

Round 32: Work [2 dc, dc in next 28 sts] 4 times per color arm. (360 sts total / 120 sts per arm)

Round 33: Work [2 dc, dc in next 29 sts] 4 times per color arm. (372 sts total / 124 sts per arm)

Round 34: Work [2 dc, dc in next 30 sts] 4 times per color arm. (384 sts total / 128 sts per arm)

Round 35: Work [2 dc, dc in next 31 sts] 4 times per color arm. (396 sts total / 132 sts per arm)

Round 36: Work [2 dc, dc in next 32 sts] 4 times per color arm. (408 sts total / 136 sts per arm)

Round 37: Work [2 dc, dc in next 33 sts] 4 times per color arm. (420 sts total / 140 sts per arm)

Round 38: Work [2 dc, dc in next 34 sts] 4 times per color arm. (432 sts total / 144 sts per arm)

Phase 3: Solid White Border & Edging

Color Leveling (Sky Blue & Jade):

  • On Color A (Sky Blue), taper the edge to level off: 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in next st, sl st in next st. Fasten off.
  • On Color B (Jade), taper the edge to level off: 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in next st, sl st in next st. Fasten off.

Solid White Border (4 Rounds of Even Double Crochet):

  • Continue working seamlessly with Color C (White) without cutting yarn.
  • Rounds 1–4: Work 1 dc into every stitch straight around with zero increases. (432 sts total per round)

Final Edging & Fasten Off:

  • Round 5: Taper down into 1 sc in every stitch straight around to give the edge a clean, finished look. (432 sts total)
  • Fasten off using a seamless needle join (invisible join) and weave in all loose ends.