This crochet table runner is inspired by the elegant floral design in the photo. It has a soft cream base with lace around the edge. It also has one large flower in the center. Smaller flowers leaves curved stems and little berry like details decorate the full runner. The pattern below is a simple photo inspired version. It is written from scratch and gives a similar look without copying an original pattern.
Materials
Use cotton yarn or soft acrylic yarn in cream peach light apricot pale yellow sage green olive green and a small amount of dusty pink. You will also need a crochet hook between 3 mm and 4 mm. Use a tapestry needle scissors and stitch markers. Small pearl beads can be added if you want the same rich finish as the photo. Light fabric glue is optional if you want to fix pearls after sewing.
Finished Look
The runner is long and oval with wide lace ends. The center has a flowing vine design. A large layered flower sits in the middle. Smaller flowers leaves and berry clusters continue toward the top and bottom.
Basic Stitches
This project uses magic ring chain stitch single crochet half double crochet double crochet slip stitch increase and decrease. Front loop and back loop stitches can help add texture to the leaves and flowers.
How The Runner Is Made
The runner is easier to make in parts. First make the cream oval base. Then make the lace border. After that make the large flower the small flowers the leaves the curved stems and the berry clusters. When all parts are ready sew them onto the base.
Cream Oval Base
Start with cream yarn. Chain 80 for a medium runner or chain 100 for a longer runner.
Round 1. Work 1 double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook. Work 1 double crochet in each chain across. At the last chain work 5 double crochet stitches. Continue on the other side of the foundation chain and work 1 double crochet in each chain. At the other end work 4 double crochet stitches and join with a slip stitch.
Round 2. Chain 3. Work evenly around with double crochet stitches. At both curved ends make 5 increases spread across the curve.
Round 3. Work one round of double crochet. Add a few increases at the ends so the piece stays flat.
Round 4. Work one round of half double crochet.
Round 5. Work one round of single crochet.
If you want the center of the runner wider then work one or two more rounds before the border.
Lace Border
Join cream yarn at any point on the edge.
Round 1. Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around.
Round 2. Chain 5. Skip 2 stitches. Work 1 single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around the full runner.
Round 3. In each chain 5 space work 7 double crochet stitches. Then work 1 single crochet in the next single crochet. Repeat around.
Round 4. In each shell work 1 single crochet then 1 half double crochet then 3 double crochet then 1 half double crochet then 1 single crochet. This gives the edge a softer scallop.
If you want the lace fuller you can add another round with small picot points.
Large Center Flower
The big flower has three layers. Use pale yellow for the inner petals. Use light peach for the middle petals. Use deeper peach or dusty apricot for the outer petals.
Center round. Make a magic ring and work 12 single crochet stitches inside.
Round 2. Work 2 single crochet stitches in each stitch. You will have 24 stitches.
Round 3. For each petal work 1 slip stitch then chain 2 then 3 double crochet in the same stitch then chain 2 then slip stitch in the next stitch. Repeat around to make a full layer of small petals.
Round 4. Join pale yellow or cream behind the first layer. Make slightly larger petals using chain 3 and 5 double crochet stitches for each petal.
Round 5. Join peach behind the second layer. Make the outer petals bigger. Use chain 3 and 6 or 7 double crochet stitches for each petal.
Round 6. If you want a fuller flower add one more back layer in a darker peach shade.
Sew pearl beads in the center cluster to match the photo.
Small Flowers
Make a few small flowers in peach cream and light apricot. Start with a magic ring and work 10 single crochet stitches. Make 5 petals using small loops of double crochet. Add one pearl or one French knot style center stitch.
Leaves
Use sage green and olive green. Chain 12.
Work along one side of the chain with 1 single crochet then 1 half double crochet then 3 double crochet then 2 treble crochet then 1 double crochet then 1 half double crochet then 1 single crochet. Work 3 single crochet stitches in the tip.
Work back on the other side of the chain in the same order. Join with a slip stitch.
For the center vein work a line of slip stitches from the base to the tip. Make around 14 to 18 leaves in different shades.
Curved Stems
Use light sage or cream green. Chain a long length between 35 and 60 stitches depending on the section you want to cover.
Work 1 slip stitch in each chain if you want a thin stem. Work 1 single crochet in each chain if you want a thicker stem. Make a few curved stems with different lengths. These stems will be placed from the center flower toward the top and bottom.
Berry Clusters
Use cream peach or dusty apricot yarn. Make a magic ring and work 6 single crochet stitches inside. Work one increase round to reach 12 stitches. Work one plain round. Fasten off and add a tiny bit of filling if you want round berries. Make several small berries.
Pearl beads can also be used instead of crochet berries. Mix crochet berries and pearl beads to get a richer texture.
Top Floral Branch
At the top area make one flowing branch with one medium flower one or two buds some small berry clusters and a few leaves. This part should be lighter than the center so the runner stays balanced.
For a simple bud make 8 half double crochet stitches into a magic ring. Pull the ring closed and shape it into a small cup. Sew it onto a short stem.
Bottom Floral Branch
At the bottom area repeat the same idea with one small flower some leaves and a few berry clusters. You can also add one extra curved stem to mirror the top part.
Assembly
Lay the cream base flat on a table. Place the large flower in the center first. Then arrange the biggest leaves around it. After that place the curved stems so they flow upward and downward.
Add the small flowers near the stems. Fill open spaces with berry clusters and extra leaves. When you like the arrangement sew everything in place with small hidden stitches.
Sew pearl beads last so they stay on top and remain visible. Keep the design light and elegant. Do not overfill every space.
Making It Look Closer To The Photo
Use soft cream as the main base color. Choose peach and apricot shades for the flowers. Use dusty green for the leaves. Place the big flower exactly near the middle. Keep the stems curved and gentle. Use pearls in small clusters. The photo has a romantic and delicate look so the colors should stay soft.
Finishing
Weave in all yarn ends. Lightly block the runner so the lace opens well. Pin the flowers and leaves in shape while the piece dries. Make sure every pearl bead is secure before using the runner on a table.
Pattern Note
This article gives approximate photo inspired patterns. The instructions were written from scratch to create a similar style and layout. They are not copied from an original written pattern. You can change the stitch counts a little if your yarn or crochet tension is different