Skill Level: Intermediate Finished Size: Approximately 35 × 150 cm (14 × 59 inches) Style: Floral lace, circular motifs, scalloped petal edging Crochet Terms: US Terminology
Create a beautiful handmade crochet table runner featuring sage green circular flower centers, ivory lace petals, and delicate openwork connections. This elegant design is perfect for dining tables, coffee tables, farmhouse décor, and handmade gifts.
Note: This is an original pattern inspired by the photo. The exact designer’s stitch counts cannot be confirmed from the image.
Materials Needed
- Sage green cotton yarn – 250–350 g
- Ivory or cream cotton yarn – 200–300 g
- 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Blocking pins
- Measuring tape
Crochet Abbreviations
- MR – Magic ring
- ch – Chain
- sc – Single crochet
- sl st – Slip stitch
- hdc – Half double crochet
- dc – Double crochet
- tr – Treble crochet
- sp – Space
- st – Stitch
- rep – Repeat
- FO – Fasten off
Part 1: Sage Green Floral Center
Start with ivory yarn.
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 15 dc into the ring. Join with sl st. (16 dc)
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in the same stitch. Work 2 dc in every stitch around. Join. (32 dc)
Change to sage green yarn.
Round 3: Ch 3, dc in the same stitch. Dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch. Repeat around. Join. (48 dc)
Round 4: Ch 3, dc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch. Repeat the sequence of 3 dc, then an increase around. (60 dc)
Round 5: Ch 3, dc in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch. Repeat around. (72 dc)
Round 6: Ch 3, dc in each of the next 4 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch. Repeat around. (84 dc)
Round 7: Ch 3, dc in each of the next 5 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch. Repeat around. (96 dc)
Fasten off.
You now have a circular sage green center with an ivory flower-like middle.
Part 2: Ivory Lace Petal Border
Join ivory yarn.
Round 8: Petal Foundation
Repeat 12 times:
- Sc in the next stitch.
- Ch 7.
- Skip 7 stitches.
Join with sl st.
You should have 12 chain loops around the circle.
Round 9: Form the Petals
Into each ch-7 loop work:
- 1 sc
- 2 hdc
- 5 dc
- 2 hdc
- 1 sc
Repeat around all 12 loops.
Round 10: Decorative Petal Edging
Work sc evenly around each petal.
At the top of every petal, work:
(1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc)
This creates a small decorative point.
Continue around all petals.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Part 3: Openwork Lace Connections
Join ivory yarn between two petals.
Round 11:
Ch 5, sc into the next petal junction.
Repeat around.
Round 12:
Into each ch-5 space work:
(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc).
Ch 2 between groups.
Repeat around the motif.
Fasten off.
These openwork loops will be used to connect the floral motifs.
Part 4: Make the Remaining Floral Motifs
Repeat Parts 1–3 to create identical motifs.
For a table runner approximately 150 cm long, make 7 floral motifs if each finished motif measures about 21 cm.
Adjust the number of motifs according to the desired runner length.
Part 5: Joining the Motifs
Lay the completed motifs in a straight line.
Position the ivory petals so they overlap slightly, creating a continuous floral lace appearance.
Using ivory yarn:
- Join yarn to a chain space on the first motif.
- Ch 3.
- Sl st into the corresponding chain space of the second motif.
- Ch 3.
- Sl st back into the first motif.
- Repeat across 3–4 matching connection points.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Continue until all seven motifs are joined.
Make sure the motifs remain centered and the runner lies flat.
Part 6: Decorative Outer Border
For a more finished appearance, add a delicate border around the entire runner.
Round 1: Join ivory yarn and work sc evenly around the outer edges.
Round 2: Repeat (ch 3, skip 2 stitches, sc in next stitch) around.
Round 3: Work 5 dc into each selected ch-3 space and sc into the next space to create scallops.
Fasten off.
Part 7: Blocking and Finishing
- Gently soak the completed table runner in lukewarm water.
- Remove excess water using a clean towel.
- Lay the runner flat on blocking mats.
- Arrange the sage green floral centers in a straight line.
- Shape each ivory petal evenly.
- Pin the decorative lace edging.
- Allow to dry completely.
Tips for a Professional Finish
- Use soft sage green and warm ivory cotton yarn for an elegant appearance.
- Maintain consistent tension across all seven motifs.
- Block each motif before joining for better alignment.
- Keep the lace joins loose enough to preserve flexibility.
- Avoid pulling the petals too tightly when joining.
- Use a smaller crochet hook if you prefer a more defined stitch texture.
Finished Result
A stunning sage green and ivory floral crochet table runner with circular flower centers, dimensional lace petals, and delicate openwork details.
