Pink circles framed in cream lace and dotted with little bobble edges make up this sweet runner. Three raised butterflies in pink and berry rest between the circles, adding charm and color. It is ideal for spring brunches, baby showers, and birthday tables.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in cream, about 300 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in light pink, about 150 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in berry, about 50 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle
Finished Size
About 50 by 150 cm (20 by 59 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain, sl st slip stitch, sc single crochet, hdc half double crochet, dc double crochet, bobble 5 double crochet in one stitch closed together
Circle (make 4)
With pink, chain 4, join, and work spiral rounds of single crochet, increasing 8 stitches each round, until the circle is 20 cm across.
With cream, work 3 lace rounds of double crochet with chain 1, adding 12 stitches each round.
Add 2 rounds of chain 3 and double crochet mesh.
Last round: Work single crochet with a bobble every 4 stitches.
Butterfly (make 3)
Wings (4 per butterfly): With pink, chain 4, join, and work 12 double crochet. Work a second round of 2 double crochet in each stitch. With berry, single crochet around the edge. With cream, stitch small dots near the edge.
Body: With berry, chain 12 and work single crochet back along the chain. Add chain 6 antennae.
Sew 2 large and 2 small wings to each body.
Assembly
Place the circles in a gentle zigzag and sew them together. Sew a butterfly where each pair of circles meets.
Final Thoughts
This butterfly runner brings a playful, happy feeling to the table. Try yellow and white for a sunny spring version.