This stunning table runner features three large peacock feathers running down the center, each with a glowing eye of navy, turquoise, and gold, surrounded by sweeping green and blue barbs. The feathers sit on a cream lace background, framed on both sides by half circle motifs in royal blue and emerald green and finished with a soft cream bobble edge. It is perfect for elegant dining tables, living rooms, and anyone who loves rich jewel colors.
The runner is made in three parts. First you crochet the cream lace base, then you make the blue and green side motifs and bobble edging. Finally you make the peacock feathers and sew them down the center for a raised, dimensional look.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in cream, about 200 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in royal blue, about 120 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in emerald green, about 100 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in turquoise, about 30 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in gold or mustard, about 50 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle, scissors, and stitch markers
Finished Size
About 40 by 120 cm (16 by 47 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
tr treble crochet
MR magic ring
bobble 5 double crochet worked into the same stitch and closed together
fan 7 double crochet worked into the same stitch or space
Part 1: The Cream Lace Base
With cream, chain 46.
Row 1: Double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. You have 44 stitches.
Row 2: Chain 5 (counts as a double crochet and chain 2). Skip 2 stitches and double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat across. Turn.
Row 3: Chain 5, then double crochet in the next double crochet and chain 2. Repeat across. Turn.
Rows 4 to 70: Repeat Row 3, working 2 rows of solid double crochet every 12 rows to make the textured bands.
Rows 71 to 80: Work the mesh pattern, decreasing 1 space at each end of every row to shape the pointed end. Fasten off. Work the same shaping on the other end along the foundation chain.
Part 2: The Side Half Circle Motifs (make 10)
Make 5 in royal blue and 5 in emerald green.
Row 1: Make a magic ring. Chain 3 and work 8 double crochet in the ring. Do not join. Turn.
Row 2: Chain 3 and double crochet in the same stitch. Work 2 double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. You have 18 stitches.
Row 3: Chain 4 (counts as a double crochet and chain 1). Double crochet in the next stitch and chain 1. Repeat across. Turn.
Row 4: Slip stitch into the first space. Chain 3 and work a fan in every other space, with a single crochet between. Turn.
Row 5: Join cream. Chain 1 and single crochet in each stitch around the curved edge. Fasten off.
Part 3: The Bobble Edging
Lay the half circles along both long sides of the base, alternating blue and green, with the straight edges against the base. Sew them in place.
Round 1: Join cream at one end. Chain 1 and single crochet evenly around the whole runner. Join.
Round 2: Chain 1 and single crochet in the first stitch. Chain 2, skip 2 stitches, and work a bobble in the next stitch. Chain 2, skip 2 stitches, and single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around. Join and fasten off.
At each pointed end, work 5 to 6 bobbles in blue and green instead of cream for the colorful tips shown in the photo.
Part 4: The Peacock Feathers (make 3)
Feather eye: With navy blue, make a magic ring and work 8 single crochet. Join. Work 2 single crochet in each stitch. Join. Fasten off. Join turquoise and work 1 round of single crochet with 2 single crochet in every second stitch. Change to gold and work 1 round of half double crochet, working 3 half double crochet at the top to shape a teardrop point. Change to green and work 1 round of double crochet, again working extra stitches at the top. Fasten off.
Barbs (make about 16 per feather, half blue and half green): Chain 12. Slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook, then single crochet in the next 3 chains, half double crochet in the next 4 chains, and double crochet in the last 3 chains. Fasten off. Curl the tip slightly with your fingers.
Stem: With gold, chain 35. Slip stitch in the back bump of each chain.
Assembly
Sew one feather stem down the center of each third of the runner.
Sew the feather eye at the top of each stem.
Sew the barbs in pairs along both sides of each stem, angling them outward and alternating blue and green, so they fan out like real feathers.
Weave in all ends on the back.
Blocking
Lightly dampen the runner and pin it flat. Open each mesh space and pin out the bobbles. Do not press the feathers so they stay raised.
Ways to Use Your Peacock Runner
Use it as a show piece centerpiece for a dining or coffee table.
Make a single feather and half circle motif as a placemat.
Drape it across a dresser or sideboard.
Use a single feather as a bookmark or wall decoration.
Make a shorter version with one feather for a side table.
Color Ideas
Purple, teal, and silver for a moody evening look
Pink, coral, and gold for a soft tropical style
White, silver, and pale blue for a frosty winter peacock
Black, gold, and green for a dramatic modern table
Tips for Success
Keep the barbs the same length by counting your chains carefully.
Pin all the barbs around each feather before sewing to check the shape.
Use a firm cotton so the feathers keep their curl.
Block the base before sewing on the feathers.
Final Thoughts
This peacock feather lace runner is a bold, eye catching project that turns any table into a work of art. Share your finished runners in the comments below. We would love to see your makes!