This autumn runner is intentionally calm in the center and richly decorated near the ends. A long cream lace rectangle provides the neutral background, while large maple leaves in rust, mustard, olive and brown create the seasonal focal points. Small round berry motifs and thin brown stems fill the negative space without making the runner heavy.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Approx. 38-42 cm (15-16.5 in) wide x 110-125 cm (43-49 in) long
Terminology: US crochet terms
Construction: A long cream lace base with linear openwork bands and scalloped edge, decorated with separately crocheted maple leaves, small berry bobbles and chain stems
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Materials
Sport or DK cotton in cream, about 350-400 g
Cotton in rust, burnt orange, mustard, olive and brown, 40-60 g each
3.0-3.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle, scissors and blocking supplies
Abbreviations
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
FPdc = front post double crochet
BPdc = back post double crochet
FPTR = front post treble crochet
BPTR = back post treble crochet
sp/sps = space/spaces
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sk = skip
rep = repeat
inc = increase
dec = decrease
MR = magic ring
FO = fasten off
RS = right side
WS = wrong side
Gauge and Pattern Notes
Approximately 19 dc and 10 rows per 10 cm / 4 in for the base. Maple leaf size may vary slightly; a finished large leaf of 13-15 cm (5-6 in) works well with the proportions shown.
Pattern note: This is an independently written, photo-inspired approximation based on the visible construction in the supplied image. It is not copied from a published pattern. Yarn weight, hook size, tension and blocking can change the finished measurements, so small adjustments are expected.
Method
The cream runner is worked as a long rectangular lace field with alternating solid columns and narrow chain-space lanes. A shell border surrounds the base. Large maple leaves are crocheted separately with five lobes, then surface-stitched to emphasize their veins. Small bobble berries and narrow stems are added around the leaves after blocking.
Formation / Construction Plan
Work the long cream lace base and scalloped border.
Crochet 8-10 large maple leaves in assorted autumn colors.
Make several smaller leaves if desired.
Add surface-stitch veins to every leaf.
Crochet 12-18 small berry bobbles and several brown stems.
Block the base and motifs separately.
Arrange the largest leaves near both ends and scatter smaller elements inward, leaving the center relatively open.
Full Pattern
Cream Linear Lace Base
Ch 99. Dc in 4th ch from hook and across. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 7 sts, *ch 2, sk 2, dc in next 5 sts* across, ending with 8 dc. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each dc and 2 dc in each ch-2 sp. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, *ch 1, sk 1, dc in next st* across center area, ending with 4 dc. Turn.
Row 5: Dc across, working 1 dc into each ch-1 sp.
Repeat Rows 2-5 until the piece measures approximately 105-115 cm (41-45 in).
Cream Scalloped Border
Work one round sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
Next: *Sc in next 2 sts, ch 5, sk 3* around.
Final: In each ch-5 sp work 1 sc, 5 dc, ch 3 picot, 5 dc, 1 sc. At corners, use 6 dc on each side of the picot.
Five-Lobe Maple Leaf – Make 8 to 10
With chosen autumn color, MR and work 10 sc. Join.
Rnd 2: *Sc, inc* around. (15 sts)
First small lobe: Ch 8. Starting in 2nd ch work sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr, dtr, dtr; sl st into next 2 base sts.
First side lobe: Ch 11. Work sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr, 3 dtr, tr, dc; sl st into next 2 base sts.
Center lobe: Ch 14. Work sl st, sc, hdc, dc, 2 tr, 4 dtr, 2 tr, dc, hdc; sl st into next 3 base sts.
Second side lobe: Repeat the 11-chain lobe.
Second small lobe: Repeat the 8-chain lobe.
Stem: Ch 14, sl st back to base. FO.
Join yarn at outer edge and sc around all lobes, placing (sc, ch 2, sc) at each tip. This defines the maple shape.
Surface sl st from stem to center lobe tip, then add short branch veins into the side lobes.
Small Maple Leaf – Optional
Use the same method with chains of 6, 9, 11, 9 and 6 for the five lobes.
Work one sc outline and a short chain stem.
Berry Bobbles
MR, 6 sc. Work one round of 2 sc in each st.
Work one round even, then stuff with the yarn tail and sc2tog around. Close firmly.
Make 12-18 in rust, brown and mustard.
Stems
Ch 25-50 with brown or olive yarn and sl st back along the chain.
Make 6-10 stems in varied lengths. Curve them naturally while sewing.
Finishing and Blocking
Block the cream base straight and square. The linear lace bands should run parallel from end to end.
Block maple leaves individually, pinning all five lobes to clear points.
Arrange the largest leaves near each end, overlapping the border slightly. Use rust and brown for the strongest visual anchors.
Add mustard and olive leaves toward the center, then fill gaps with berry bobbles and thin stems.
Sew leaf centers and main veins securely but leave lobe tips free so the leaves retain texture.
Weave in ends and store flat or rolled around a tube to protect the leaf shapes.
Optional Variations
Use only rust and cream for a minimalist autumn palette.
Add crocheted acorns instead of berry bobbles.
Make the runner shorter and use it as a console-table topper.
Replace maple leaves with oak leaves while keeping the same base pattern.