Four large white daisies with golden centers sit on green leaf bases along a soft peach lace runner. The fan shaped lace pattern and scalloped edge give it a romantic, vintage charm that is perfect for spring and summer tables.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in peach, about 350 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in white, about 100 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in golden yellow, about 40 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in olive green, about 100 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle
Finished Size
About 50 by 120 cm (20 by 47 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
tr treble crochet
Lace Panel
With peach, chain 72.
Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook. Skip 2 chains, work 5 double crochet in the next chain, skip 2 chains, and single crochet in the next. Repeat across.
Row 2: Chain 3, 2 double crochet in the first stitch, then single crochet in the center of each fan, with 5 double crochet in each single crochet between.
Repeat Row 2 for about 100 cm. Gradually add 1 fan to each side over the first 10 rows and remove it over the last 10 rows so the ends become rounded.
Border
Work a round of single crochet, then chain 7 loops. In each loop, work 9 double crochet.
Daisies (make 4)
With yellow, chain 4, join, and work 3 rounds of single crochet in a spiral, increasing to 24 stitches.
With white, chain 11 and work single crochet, half double crochet, 6 double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet down the chain. Slip stitch into the next 2 center stitches. Repeat for 12 petals. Outline each petal with single crochet.
Leaf Base (make 4)
With green, make 6 leaves by chaining 10 and working along both sides. Sew them in a ring and place a daisy on top.
Assembly
Sew the four daisies evenly down the center, with the largest in the middle.
Final Thoughts
This daisy runner is a sweet way to welcome spring. It looks especially lovely on a glass table with fresh daisies nearby.