This botanical runner uses a simple cream filet grid as a canvas for a vertical garden of crochet flowers and leaves. Rich red and golden blooms alternate along both sides, connected by narrow green stems and clusters of small buds. The center remains relatively open, so the runner still functions as a practical table textile while the floral decoration frames the surface.
Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced intermediate
Finished Size: Approx. 32-36 cm (12.5-14 in) wide x 100-115 cm (39-45 in) long
Terminology: US crochet terms
Construction: A long cream filet panel with scalloped perimeter, decorated with separately crocheted red and gold flowers, leaves, buds and surface-applied stems
SEO Title: Botanical Red and Gold Crochet Filet Table Runner Pattern
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Materials
Sport cotton in cream or ivory, about 280-330 g
Sport cotton in deep red, about 60-80 g
Sport cotton in golden mustard, about 60-80 g
Sport cotton in dark green and olive, about 80 g total
2.75-3.25 mm hook
Tapestry needle, scissors and blocking pins
Abbreviations
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
FPdc = front post double crochet
BPdc = back post double crochet
FPTR = front post treble crochet
BPTR = back post treble crochet
sp/sps = space/spaces
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sk = skip
rep = repeat
inc = increase
dec = decrease
MR = magic ring
FO = fasten off
RS = right side
WS = wrong side
Gauge and Pattern Notes
Aim for 10 filet squares per 10 cm / 4 in. The mesh should be regular and square after blocking. Motif gauge is flexible but keep all large flowers close to the same diameter.
Pattern note: This is an independently written, photo-inspired approximation based on the visible construction in the supplied image. It is not copied from a published pattern. Yarn weight, hook size, tension and blocking can change the finished measurements, so small adjustments are expected.
Method
The runner base is worked as a long filet rectangle with solid border strips and a decorative scalloped edge. Flowers, leaves and buds are crocheted separately. Green chains or surface slip stitches form the vine stems. After blocking, the stems are laid out first and the motifs are sewn along them in a balanced alternating arrangement.
Formation / Construction Plan
Crochet the cream filet base to the desired length.
Work the scalloped outer border.
Make three large red flowers and three large golden flowers.
Make small red and golden buds.
Crochet leaves in two green shades.
Create curved vine stems from chains or surface stitches.
Pin the entire botanical layout before sewing, then attach motifs from stems outward.
Full Pattern
Cream Filet Base
Ch 73. Dc in 8th ch from hook to form the first filet square, *ch 2, sk 2, dc in next ch* across.
Row 2: Ch 5, *dc in next dc, ch 2* across, ending dc in top of turning ch.
Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures approximately 96-108 cm (38-42.5 in).
Work 3 dc into every open square along both long sides to create solid side bands about 2.5 cm (1 in) wide.
At both short ends, work two rows of dc, increasing 4 sts at each corner on the second row to soften the shape.
Scalloped Perimeter
Work one full round of sc around the runner.
Next round: *Sc in next st, ch 5, sk 3 sts* around.
Final round: Work 1 sc, 6 dc, 1 sc in each ch-5 sp. At corners use 7 dc to prevent cupping. FO.
Large Red Flower – Make 3
MR, 12 sc. Join.
Rnd 2: *Sc, inc* around. (18 sts)
Petal layer 1: Repeat 6 times: sl st, ch 4, 4 tr in next st, ch 4, sl st in next st.
Petal layer 2 behind first layer: Repeat 6 times with ch 6 and 6 tr.
Make a small golden center by working 8 sc in MR and sewing it over the center opening.
Large Golden Flower – Make 3
Work the same pattern as the red flower using golden yarn.
For variety, make the outer petals slightly longer with ch 7 and 7 tr.
Add a brown or rust center with French-knot style yarn loops or a small crocheted disk.
Small Buds – Make 12 to 16
MR, 6 sc. Work one round even.
Next round: 2 sc in each st. FO.
Fold the tiny disk in half and stitch the lower edge together to create a cupped bud. Add two tiny green leaves at the base.
Leaves – Make 24 to 30
Ch 12. Starting in 2nd ch work sc, hdc, dc, 5 tr, dc, hdc, sc; 3 sc in last ch.
Reverse down the opposite side and join.
Surface sl st along center vein. Make half the leaves in dark green and half in olive.
Vines and Floral Placement
Make four long stems by chaining 95-120 and sl st back along each chain.
Lay two stems along the left side and two along the right side, curving them gently toward the center at intervals.
Place large flowers alternately along the stems, leaving approximately 12-16 cm (4.75-6.25 in) between major blooms.
Fill gaps with leaf pairs and small buds. Keep the exact left and right placement different enough to feel natural while maintaining similar visual weight.
Finishing and Blocking
Block the filet base hard enough to square every mesh opening.
Pin the green stems first and sew them at 2-3 cm intervals so the curves stay smooth.
Add the large flowers, then leaves, then buds. This order hides most sewing joins beneath the motifs.
Allow some petals and leaf tips to remain free for a dimensional finish.
Weave in all tails securely on the WS and lightly steam only if necessary.
Optional Variations
Use burgundy and copper flowers for an autumn version.
Use blue and white flowers for a coastal color palette.
Replace the separate chain stems with surface slip stitches worked directly on the filet grid.
Add one large central flower at each end for a more formal composition.