Raised blue flowers with pearl centers sit on cream squares arranged in a beautiful diamond layout. This runner combines classic granny squares with dimensional flowers for a garden inspired table.
Materials
DK cotton yarn in cream, 300 g
DK cotton yarn in royal blue, 120 g
DK cotton yarn in light blue, 80 g
DK cotton yarn in green, 80 g
A small amount of pale yellow yarn
Crochet hook 3.5 mm
11 pearl beads, sewing needle, and thread
Finished Size
About 55 by 100 cm (22 by 40 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain, sl st slip stitch, sc single crochet, hdc half double crochet, dc double crochet, tr treble crochet
Cream Squares (make 7)
Chain 4 and join. Round 1: Chain 3, work 2 double crochet, then chain 2 and 3 double crochet three more times. Join.
Rounds 2 to 8: Work classic granny rounds with 3 double crochet, chain 2, and 3 double crochet in each corner.
Round 9: Work single crochet around with a picot every 4 stitches.
Layered Flowers (make 7)
Center: With yellow, chain 4, join, and work 12 single crochet. Pull a few loops of yarn through for a stamen effect.
Inner petals: With light blue, work single crochet, half double crochet, 3 double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet. Repeat to make 6 petals.
Outer petals: With royal blue, work behind the inner layer. Make single crochet, double crochet, 5 treble crochet, double crochet, and single crochet. Repeat to make 6 petals.
Leaves (4 per flower): With green, chain 8 and work single crochet, half double crochet, 2 double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet down both sides.
Small Flowers (make 11)
With royal blue, chain 4 and join. Work chain 3, 2 double crochet, chain 3, and a slip stitch into the ring. Repeat to make 5 petals. Sew a pearl bead to the center.
Assembly
Sew one large flower and four leaves onto each square. Arrange the squares in a diamond pattern and join them with a mesh of chain 3 and single crochet. Place the small flowers in the open spaces.
Final Thoughts
This runner looks lovely all year and brings a fresh garden feeling to any dining room.