The Round Tassel Tablecloth

Made for round tables

A rectangular cloth on a round table bunches at the corners. This one is cut round, so the drop falls evenly all the way around and the tassels hang in a neat circle. The cotton-linen blend has a matte, slightly textured surface and a soft drape, and the white grid or stripe breaks up the color so everyday marks don't show.

Choosing your size

Measure across the middle of the tabletop and add twice the drop you want. A drop of 7 to 10 in (18 to 25 cm) suits a dinner table.

• 35 in (90 cm) for a 20 to 24 in (51 to 61 cm) bistro or side table
• 47 in (120 cm) for a 30 in (76 cm) round
• 55 in (140 cm) for a 36 in (91 cm) round
• 59 in (150 cm) for a 42 in (107 cm) round seating 4
• 63 in (160 cm) for a 48 in (122 cm) round seating 4 to 5
• 71 in (180 cm) for a 54 in (137 cm) round seating 6
• 79 in (200 cm) for a 60 in (152 cm) round seating 6 to 8

With the leaf in, an extending round table turns oval, so use a rectangular cloth for those days.

Four patterns

• Oat grid: a warm oat base with a white windowpane grid
• Stone grid: a lighter greige with the same grid
• Sand stripe: pale sand with fine white stripes
• Sage stripe: soft sage green with white stripes, good with white plates and gold candles

All four sit comfortably with fall colors: add orange napkins, a wreath of dried leaves or a bowl of pears in the center.

Laying it on the table

Line the grid or stripe up with the edge of the room or a window, then walk around the table and check that the tassels sit at the same height all the way round. On a pedestal table a drop of about 8 in (20 cm) clears most knees; a deeper drop looks dressier but rests in laps once everyone sits down.

Care

Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle in a laundry bag, then hang to dry. Iron on medium from the back. Let the tassels dry hanging so they keep their shape. Returns are accepted within 30 days.