This graceful oval runner features cream lace panels outlined with soft pink, open teardrop shapes, and three pink flowers along the center. A pink shell edge completes the delicate, romantic design.
Materials
Sport weight cotton yarn in cream, about 250 g
Sport weight cotton yarn in dusty pink, about 150 g
Crochet hook 2.5 mm
Tapestry needle and pins
Finished Size
About 40 by 110 cm (16 by 43 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
tr treble crochet
picot chain 3 and slip stitch into the first chain
Center Circle
With pink, chain 6 and join.
Round 1: Chain 3 and work 17 double crochet in the ring. Join.
Round 2: Chain 3 and work 2 double crochet in each stitch around. Join. You have 36 stitches.
Round 3: With cream, chain 1 and work single crochet in each stitch. Join.
Oval Panels (make 4)
Each panel is a pointed oval made in rows.
With cream, chain 3.
Row 1: Work 3 double crochet in the first chain. Turn.
Row 2 onward: Chain 3 and work double crochet in each stitch across, adding 1 stitch at each end. Continue until the row has 21 stitches.
Keep working without increases for 10 rows.
Then decrease 1 stitch at each end of every row until 3 stitches remain. Fasten off.
With pink, work single crochet around the whole panel.
Center Line
Work a slip stitch line of pink down the middle of each panel. This creates the vein look shown in the photo.
Joining the Center
Place the 4 panels around the center circle, 2 above and 2 below, with their wide sides facing out like petals. Sew them to the circle and to each other where they touch.
Lace Ring
Round 1: With cream, join at the top of the runner. Work chain 7 and single crochet loops all around the joined panels, following the oval shape. Join.
Round 2: In every second loop, work 9 double crochet to make a teardrop shape. In the other loops, work 5 single crochet. Join.
Round 3: With pink, work chain 5 and single crochet loops all around. Join.
Round 4: With cream, work double crochet and chain 1 in each loop to make a mesh round.
Shell Edge
Round 5: With pink, skip 2 stitches, work 7 double crochet in the next, skip 2, and single crochet in the next. Repeat around.
Round 6: Work single crochet around each shell, adding a picot in the center of each one. Join and fasten off.
Pink Flowers (make 3)
With pink, chain 4 and join. Work 10 single crochet in the ring. Chain 3, skip 1 stitch, and single crochet in the next around for 5 loops. In each loop, work single crochet, half double crochet, 3 double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet.
Sew one flower on the center circle and one at each end of the runner.
Blocking
Pin the runner flat in a smooth oval shape, opening each teardrop. Let it dry completely.
Final Thoughts
This elegant runner is perfect for spring, bridal showers, and afternoon tea. Try it in lavender or sage for a fresh twist.