Big blue roses and soft pink roses bloom down the center of this pretty cream runner. Green leaves and small buds add a garden feel, and a wavy blue scallop border frames the whole piece. It is perfect for spring tea parties and cottage style kitchens.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in cream, about 300 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in blue, about 200 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in light pink, about 80 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in green, about 100 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle
Finished Size
About 50 by 140 cm (20 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
Lace Circles (make 6)
With cream, chain 5 and join.
Round 1: Chain 3 and work 15 double crochet in the ring.
Rounds 2 to 7: Alternate solid rounds of double crochet with increases and lace rounds of chain 3 and single crochet, until each circle is about 25 cm across.
Round 8: With blue, work chain 6 loops and fill each with 8 double crochet.
Join the circles in a line, overlapping slightly.
Blue Rose (make 6)
Chain 5, join, and work 10 single crochet. Add 3 layers of petals behind each other, using chain 3, chain 5, and chain 7 loops, filled with 5, 7, and 9 double crochet. Use light blue for the outer layer if you like.
Pink Rose (make 10)
Work the same way with 2 layers of petals.
Buds (make 10)
With pink, chain 6 and work 5 double crochet together in the first chain.
Leaves (make 24)
With green, chain 10 and work along both sides with single crochet, half double crochet, 5 double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet.
Assembly
Sew a blue rose in the center of each circle, with pink roses, buds, and leaves around it.
Final Thoughts
This rose runner is a romantic addition to any spring table. Try red roses on cream for Valentine’s Day.