What is a Fair Isle table runner?

It is a table runner printed or woven in the Fair Isle style, a traditional Nordic knitting pattern of repeating bands, snowflakes and reindeer motifs. This one uses that look in red and white for Christmas.

Yes. The material is described as washable, so it can be cleaned after holiday meals rather than dry-cleaned.

Will it fit a long dining table?

The runner is made to run down the center of a table, but no length is stated. Measure your table and check the runner's dimensions before buying so it hangs the way you want.

Does it work outside Christmas?

The red and white Fair Isle design is strongly seasonal. It suits winter and holiday tables best and looks out of place in spring or summer settings.

How does it compare with a plain tablecloth?

A runner covers only the center strip, so it shows off the table and works over a plain cloth or bare wood. A tablecloth covers the whole surface and protects more.