This Crochet Table Runner Pattern features a row of layered six-petal flowers joined by airy lace arches and finished with a scalloped lace border. The flowers are worked one at a time, so the project is easy to carry and easy to resize. Use it on a dining table, dresser, or sideboard, or as a centerpiece for a festive meal.
Pattern Information
Skill level: Intermediate, with joining-as-you-go and lace work.
Terms: US crochet terminology.
Construction: Nine flower motifs are worked separately, joined to each other in the last round, then framed with a three-round lace edging.
Estimated size: About 22 × 80 cm (9 × 31 in) after blocking. Each flower measures about 8 cm across. Actual dimensions depend on thread, tension, and blocking.
Pattern note: This is an original adaptation based on the title concept. Stitch counts have been checked, but the pattern has not been physically crocheted or independently tested. Adjust the lace spacing to suit your thread and tension.
Materials
- Size 10 mercerized cotton crochet thread in ecru or white, approximately 100–150 g as a starting allowance.
- 1.75 mm steel crochet hook (adjust to your tension).
- Tapestry needle, scissors, and sewing pins.
- Blocking mats or a towel, and a spray bottle or starch.
Stitches and Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| sp | space |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| picot | ch 3, sl st in the first ch |
Work in joined rounds. Numbers in brackets give the stitch or space count at the end of each round. Repeat parentheses the stated number of times.
Before You Begin
Make a single flower first and measure it. If it is smaller or larger than 8 cm, change the hook size or the number of flowers to reach the runner length you want. Cotton thread blocks well, so you can open up the lace noticeably at the end.
Join the flowers in a single straight row, with two opposite lace arches of each flower facing its neighbors.
Flower Motif (make 9)
Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 12 sc in the ring, join with a sl st to the first sc. [12 sc]
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st, ch 3, skip 1 st. (Sc in the next st, ch 3, skip 1 st) × 5. Join with a sl st to the first sc. [6 sc, 6 ch-3 sps]
Round 3 (small petals): In each ch-3 sp work (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc). Join with a sl st to the first sc. [6 petals, 7 sts each]
Round 4: Fold the petals forward. Working behind them, sl st around the post of the first sc from Round 2, ch 5. (Sc around the next Round 2 sc from behind, ch 5) × 5. Join with a sl st. [6 ch-5 sps]
Round 5 (large petals): In each ch-5 sp work (sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc). Join with a sl st to the first sc. [6 petals, 9 sts each]
Round 6 (lace arches): Sl st across to the center dc (3rd dc) of the first petal. Ch 1, sc in the same st, ch 7. (Sc in the center dc of the next petal, ch 7) × 5. Join with a sl st to the first sc. [6 ch-7 arches]
Round 7 (joining round): Sl st into the first ch-7 arch. In each arch work: 3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc.
- Flower 1: Work all six arches as written.
- Flowers 2–9: On the arch that faces the previous flower, replace the ch 3 with: ch 1, sl st in the ch-3 sp of the matching arch on the previous flower, ch 1. Join only that single arch to the neighbor.
Fasten off and weave in the ends. [6 arches: 36 sc and 6 ch-3 sps (or join points) per flower]
Lace Edging
After joining all nine flowers, you will have 38 free outer arches and 16 notches where adjacent flowers curve apart.
Round 1: Join thread at any outer arch. Sc in its ch-3 sp, ch 6. Continue around the entire outer edge, working (sc in each outer ch-3 sp or notch, ch 6). Join with a sl st to the first sc. [54 ch-6 loops]
Round 2: Sl st into the first ch-6 loop. In each loop work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) as a shell. Join with a sl st. [54 shells]
Round 3: Sl st into the first ch-2 sp. In the same sp work (sc, picot, sc), then ch 2. Repeat in each remaining shell. Join, fasten off, and weave in the ends.
Finishing and Blocking
Soak the runner in cool water with a drop of mild soap, then press out the water in a towel without wringing. Pin it flat on a blocking mat, opening the lace arches and shaping each picot. Spray with starch if you want a crisp finish, and leave it to dry completely before unpinning.
Practical Tips and Troubleshooting
The flowers curl at the edges. Your tension may be tight in Round 5. Go up half a hook size for the large petals or block more firmly.
The runner is too short. Add flowers in pairs. Make sure the edging round counts are adjusted at each end (each extra flower adds 4 outer arches and 4 notches).
The lace looks messy. Use stitch markers at each join point and count the loops in each round before moving on.
The runner ripples in the middle. Add a stitch or two to the edging loops on the shorter sides, or block with stronger tension.
FAQ
Can I use thicker yarn? Yes. Use a matching hook and expect larger flowers. You may need fewer flowers for the same length.
Can I make it wider? Yes. Join a second row of flowers beside the first, with the same joining method, before working the edging.
Do I need to block it? It is strongly recommended. Blocking is what makes the lace arches open and lie flat.
Can I use color? Absolutely. Work the center rounds in one color and the large petals in another, or make every flower a different shade.
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