Soft pink blossoms with embroidered centers make this runner feel sweet and romantic. The flowers sit on cream squares arranged in a diamond layout, with little rose flowers filling the spaces between.
Materials
DK cotton yarn in cream, 300 g
DK cotton yarn in light pink, 150 g
DK cotton yarn in deep rose, 60 g
DK cotton yarn in olive green, 80 g
Crochet hook 3.5 mm
Tapestry needle
Finished Size
About 55 by 100 cm (22 by 40 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain, sl st slip stitch, sc single crochet, hdc half double crochet, dc double crochet, tr treble crochet, dtr double treble crochet
Cream Squares (make 7)
Chain 4 and join. Round 1: Chain 3, work 2 double crochet, then chain 2 and 3 double crochet three more times. Join.
Rounds 2 to 8: Work classic granny rounds with 3 double crochet, chain 2, and 3 double crochet in each corner.
Round 9: Work single crochet around with a picot every 4 stitches.
Blossoms (make 7)
With deep rose, chain 4, join, and work 8 single crochet.
Change to light pink. Round 2: Work 2 single crochet in each stitch for 16 stitches.
Round 3: In the next stitch, work double crochet, 2 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 2 treble crochet, and double crochet. Skip 2 stitches and slip stitch in the next. Repeat to make 4 rounded petals.
Round 4: Work single crochet around the petals.
With deep rose, embroider long straight stitches from the center outward, adding a French knot at the end of each line.
Leaves (4 per square)
With olive green, chain 7 and work single crochet, half double crochet, 2 double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet down both sides.
Mini Flowers (make 11)
With deep rose, chain 4, join, and work 10 single crochet. Change to pink and work single crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet in each stitch for a ruffled edge. Finish with one round of cream single crochet.
Assembly
Sew one blossom and four leaves onto each square. Arrange the squares in a diamond pattern, join them with chain 3 and single crochet mesh, and add the mini flowers in the gaps.
Final Thoughts
This runner is perfect for spring tables, bridal showers, and Mother’s Day brunches.