Bring a calm, natural feeling to your dining table with this sage and cream oval runner. Three cream circles sit down the center, each holding a large raised flower in soft sage green with a layered center. A cream lattice fills the spaces between the circles, and a ring of rounded sage scallops edged in cream frames the whole piece. It is a peaceful, elegant design that suits farmhouse, cottage, and Scandinavian style homes all year round.
The runner is made in four parts. First you crochet the three cream circles, then the flowers, then the lattice panel that joins everything into an oval, and finally the scalloped border.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in cream, about 300 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in sage green, about 250 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, and pins
Finished Size
About 45 by 120 cm (18 by 47 inches)
Each circle is about 30 cm (12 inches) across.
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
tr treble crochet
BLO back loop only
Part 1: Cream Circles (make 3)
Chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet) and work 11 double crochet in the ring. Join. You have 12 stitches.
Round 2: Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch, then work 2 double crochet in each stitch around. Join. You have 24 stitches.
Round 3: Chain 3, work 2 double crochet in the next stitch, then work 1 double crochet in the next stitch and 2 double crochet in the following stitch. Repeat around. Join. You have 36 stitches.
Rounds 4 to 9: Continue adding 12 stitches evenly in each round, working one more stitch between increases each time. You will have 108 stitches after Round 9.
Round 10: Chain 1 and work single crochet in the back loops only around. This creates the raised ring you see near the outer edge of each circle.
Round 11: Chain 1 and work single crochet in both loops around. Join and fasten off.
Each circle should measure about 30 cm across. Add or remove a round to adjust.
Part 2: Sage Flowers (make 3)
Each flower has a small layered center and a large ring of long petals.
Center
Chain 4 and join.
Round 1: Chain 1 and work 10 single crochet in the ring. Join.
Round 2: Chain 3, skip 1 stitch, and single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around. You have 5 loops.
Round 3: In each loop, work single crochet, half double crochet, 3 double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet. You have 5 small petals.
Round 4: Working behind the petals, single crochet around the post of each single crochet from Round 2, with chain 5 between. Join.
Round 5: In each chain 5 loop, work single crochet, half double crochet, 5 double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet. You now have a second layer of 5 slightly larger petals.
Long Petals
Round 6: Working behind the second layer, single crochet around the post of each single crochet from Round 4. Work 3 extra single crochet evenly between them so you have 20 stitches. Join.
Round 7: Chain 10. Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook, half double crochet in the next chain, double crochet in the next 5 chains, half double crochet in the next chain, and single crochet in the last chain. Slip stitch into the next stitch of Round 6. Repeat around to make 20 long petals.
Round 8: Work single crochet around the edge of each petal to give it a smooth, rounded shape. Fasten off and leave a long tail.
Sew one flower to the center of each cream circle, stitching around the base of the long petals so the center layers stay raised.
Part 3: Joining the Circles with Lattice
Lay the three circles in a column, with about 2 cm between each one.
With cream, join yarn on the side of the top circle. Chain 7 and single crochet into the side of the middle circle. Chain 7 and single crochet back into the top circle a few stitches further down. Continue zigzagging between the circles to fill the gap with a diamond lattice. Repeat on the other side and between the middle and bottom circles.
Side Lattice Panels
To make the runner a smooth oval, fill the curved spaces along both long sides.
Row 1: Join cream at the top of the side gap. Work chain 5 and single crochet loops into the circle edges, working down the side.
Rows 2 to 5: Turn and work chain 5 loops into the loops of the row before, adding single crochet into the circle edges at each end, until the side is straight.
Repeat on the other side. You now have a long oval shape with straight sides and rounded ends.
Inner Frame
Round 1: With cream, work single crochet evenly around the whole oval. Join.
Round 2: Chain 1 and work single crochet in the back loops only around. Join.
Part 4: Scalloped Border
Each scallop is a small half circle in sage green, outlined in cream.
Sage Scallops
Round 1: Join sage. Chain 1 and single crochet in the same stitch. Skip 2 stitches, work 9 double crochet in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, and single crochet in the next. Repeat around.
At the rounded ends, skip only 1 stitch between scallops so the border follows the curve smoothly.
Join and fasten off.
Tip: For the center hole shown in the photo, work the 9 double crochet into a chain 2 space instead of a stitch. To do this, chain 2 on the round before at each scallop position.
Cream Outline
Round 2: Join cream. Work single crochet around each sage scallop, with 2 single crochet in every third stitch along the curve. Slip stitch between scallops.
Join and fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Blocking
Lightly spray the runner with water and pin it flat on blocking mats. Shape the circles so they are perfectly round and pin each scallop open. Let it dry completely before removing the pins. Do not press the flowers so they keep their raised texture.
Care
Hand wash in cool water with mild soap. Press out the water gently, never wring, and dry flat. Fluff the petals while damp.
Color Ideas
Dusty blue and cream for a coastal look
Blush pink and white for a romantic table
Mustard and cream for a sunny autumn style
Burgundy and ivory for a rich holiday look
All white for an elegant wedding runner
Tips for Success
Make all three circles before starting the flowers, so you can check they are the same size.
Count your stitches after each increase round so the circles stay flat. If they ruffle, go down one hook size. If they cup, go up one hook size.
Pin the circles to a board before working the lattice so the spacing stays even.
Make an extra flower and use it as a matching coaster.
Final Thoughts
This sage blossom runner is a soothing project with a beautiful finished result. The repeated circles and flowers make it easy to follow, and the soft colors work in any season. It also makes a lovely handmade gift for housewarmings and Mother’s Day. Share your finished runner in the comments below. We would love to see your colors!