Three cream circles with raised sage green flowers sit in a mesh panel framed by rounded sage and cream scallops. This calm, natural runner fits farmhouse and Scandinavian style homes beautifully.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in cream, about 250 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in sage green, about 200 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Finished Size
About 45 by 120 cm (18 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
Circle (make 3)
With cream, chain 4 and join. Chain 3 and work 11 double crochet.
Rounds 2 to 9: Increase 12 stitches evenly each round.
Round 10: Single crochet in back loops only for a raised outline.
Flower (make 3)
Center: With sage, chain 4, join, and work 10 single crochet.
Layer 1: Chain 3 loops, filled with 5 double crochet, for 6 small petals.
Layer 2: Behind, work 16 long petals by chaining 8 and working single crochet, half double crochet, 4 double crochet, and half double crochet down the chain.
Mesh Panel
Join the circles in a column. With cream, fill the sides with rows of double crochet and chain 1 mesh until the panel becomes a long oval.
Scalloped Edge
Round 1: With sage, work 7 double crochet in every fourth stitch, with single crochet between, to make half circles.
Round 2: With cream, single crochet around each scallop.
Final Thoughts
This sage runner is soothing and elegant. Try it in dusty blue or blush pink.