Soft cream lace doilies and layered pink roses come together in this romantic table runner. Green leaves and small round buds finish the design, making it perfect for spring, bridal showers, and tea parties.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in cream, about 350 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in light pink, about 100 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in rose pink, about 100 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in sage green, about 100 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Small amount of fiberfill
Tapestry needle and scissors
Finished Size
About 45 by 130 cm (18 by 51 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
tr treble crochet
sc2tog single crochet two together
Lace Doily (make 3)
With cream, chain 5 and join.
Round 1: Chain 3, work 15 double crochet in the ring. Join. You have 16 stitches.
Round 2: Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch, then 2 double crochet in each stitch around. You have 32 stitches.
Round 3: Chain 3, work 1 double crochet in the next stitch and 2 double crochet in the following stitch. Repeat around. You have 48 stitches.
Rounds 4 to 6: Work double crochet in the back loops only, adding 16 stitches evenly in each round. This creates the ridged rings in the center.
Round 7: Chain 5, skip 2 stitches, and double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around to make open mesh spaces.
Round 8: In each chain 5 space, work 5 double crochet.
Round 9: Chain 7, skip 5 stitches, and single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around.
Round 10: In each chain 7 loop, work single crochet, half double crochet, 7 double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet to make scallops. Fasten off.
Layered Rose (make 8)
With rose pink, chain 5 and join.
Round 1: Chain 1, work 10 single crochet in the ring.
Round 2: Chain 3, skip 1 stitch, and single crochet in the next. Repeat around for 5 loops.
Round 3: In each loop, work single crochet, half double crochet, 3 double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet.
Round 4: Behind the petals, work single crochet around each post from Round 2 with chain 5 between.
Round 5: Change to light pink. In each chain 5 loop, work single crochet, half double crochet, 5 double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet.
Round 6: Behind the petals again, work chain 7 loops.
Round 7: In each chain 7 loop, work single crochet, half double crochet, 7 double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet. Fasten off.
Make some roses smaller by stopping after Round 5.
Buds (make 6)
With rose pink, work a small ball: chain 2, 6 single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook, 2 single crochet in each stitch, 2 rounds even, then single crochet 2 together around. Stuff lightly and close.
Leaves (make 14)
With green, chain 14. Work single crochet, half double crochet, 2 double crochet, 5 treble crochet, 2 double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet along the chain. Work 3 single crochet in the last chain and repeat along the other side. Slip stitch in the back loops around the edge for a textured border.
Assembly
Lay the doilies down the center in a gentle zigzag, with the edges slightly overlapping.
Sew the doilies together where they touch.
Arrange the roses in clusters of 2 or 3 between the doilies and near the ends.
Place the buds beside the roses and tuck the leaves under the petals.
Sew all pieces in place from the back.
Final Thoughts
This romantic runner makes a lovely gift for weddings and anniversaries. Try it with lavender roses or peach and coral for a new look.