Clusters of purple lilac blossoms bloom across this elegant cream lace runner, connected by a winding green stem and draped with pearl garlands. A soft green scalloped edge completes the romantic look. Matching placemats with a single lilac cluster make it a full table set for spring dinners and bridal showers.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in cream, about 350 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in light purple, medium purple, and deep purple, about 60 g each
Worsted weight cotton yarn in sage green, about 100 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Pearl bead strands, about 3 meters
Small pearl beads for flower centers
Tapestry needle, needle, and thread
Finished Size
About 45 by 140 cm (18 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 Base
With cream, chain 70.
Row 1: Double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook and across. Turn.
Row 2: Chain 3, skip 2, work 5 double crochet in the next stitch, skip 2, and double crochet in the next. Repeat across. Turn.
Row 3: Chain 4, double crochet in the center of each fan, with chain 2 between. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for about 120 cm. Round the ends by working fewer fans in the last 8 rows.
Border
Round 1: With cream, single crochet around.
Round 2: Work chain 6 loops and fill each with 8 double crochet.
Round 3: With green, single crochet around each scallop.
Lilac Florets (make about 200)
With a purple shade, chain 4 and join. Chain 2, work 2 double crochet, chain 2, and slip stitch into the ring. Repeat 4 times for a tiny flower. Sew a small pearl to some of the centers.
Lilac Clusters
Sew florets onto a cone shaped cream base of 12 stitches in rounds, mixing the three purples. Make 3 large clusters for the center and 3 small ones for the ends.
Leaves and Stem
Leaves: With green, chain 14 and work along both sides with single crochet, half double crochet, 2 double crochet, 5 treble crochet, 2 double crochet, and half double crochet.
Stem: Chain 100 and slip stitch back.
Assembly
Place the large clusters in the center with leaves around them. Sew the stem in a gentle S curve toward each end cluster. Drape and stitch pearl strands in swoops along the runner.
Final Thoughts
This lilac runner is a dreamy centerpiece for spring. Make matching placemats with one small cluster each.