This bold runner brings a contemporary touch to your dining table. A black mesh panel sits beside a column of bright yellow flowers, and a two color fan border ties everything together.
Materials
Sport weight cotton yarn in black, 250 g
Sport weight cotton yarn in bright yellow, 200 g
Crochet hook 3.0 mm
Tapestry needle
Finished Size
About 40 by 115 cm (16 by 45 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain, sl st slip stitch, sc single crochet, dc double crochet
Mesh Panel
With black, chain 60.
Each row: Chain 4, then skip 1 stitch, double crochet in the next, and chain 1. Repeat across. Continue for about 110 rows.
Large Flowers (make 8 in yellow)
Chain 5 and join. Chain 3, work 3 double crochet, chain 3, and slip stitch into the ring. Repeat to make 5 petals.
Small Flowers (make 16 in yellow)
Chain 4 and join. Chain 2, work 1 double crochet, chain 2, and slip stitch into the ring. Repeat to make 5 petals.
Flower Strip
Join the flowers with black chain 3 spaces into a strip about 12 cm wide, alternating large and small flowers.
Assembly and Border
Sew the flower strip along one long side of the mesh panel.
Work 2 rounds of yellow single crochet around both pieces, adding a line of yellow single crochet between them.
Fan edge: With yellow, skip 2 stitches, work 7 double crochet in the next stitch, skip 2, and single crochet in the next. Repeat around.
With black, work single crochet around each fan to outline it.
Final Thoughts
This striking runner is easy for beginners because the main panel is simple mesh. Try navy and white or green and cream for a different mood.