This bold autumn runner pairs two granny diamonds with a large layered flower in burnt orange and white. Leafy lace scallops frame every piece, creating a warm and eye catching design for fall and Thanksgiving tables.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in burnt orange, about 300 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in white, about 200 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle
Finished Size
About 55 by 140 cm (22 by 55 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain, sl st slip stitch, sc single crochet, hdc half double crochet, dc double crochet, tr treble crochet, puff pull up 3 loops in one stitch and close together
Diamond (make 2, one smaller)
With white, chain 4 and join.
Rounds 1 to 7: Work granny rounds using puff stitches with chain 1 between, and corner increases.
Rounds 8 to 10: With orange, work double crochet in each stitch with corner increases. Work Round 9 in back loops only for a raised line.
Round 11: With white, work shells of 7 double crochet.
Round 12: With orange, chain 9 behind each shell and outline in single crochet to form open leaf scallops. Add a solid pointed leaf at each corner.
Stop at Round 5 for the smaller diamond.
Center Flower
Layer 1: With orange, chain 4, join, and work 10 single crochet.
Layer 2: With white, 6 small petals of 5 double crochet.
Layer 3: With orange, 6 petals of 7 double crochet behind.
Layer 4: With white, 8 pointed petals of 9 treble crochet.
Layer 5: With orange, 8 open leaf loops of chain 12 outlined in single crochet.
Assembly
Turn both diamonds on point and place the flower between them. Sew the pieces together where they touch.
Final Thoughts
This runner brings bright autumn energy to any table. Pair it with pumpkins and warm candles.