This graceful table runner flows down the table in a soft wave of blush lace, with large sage green leaf motifs tucked into the curves on one side and pretty blush daisies with green centers on the other. Each leaf has a lacy spoke pattern radiating from its center, and the wavy lace band weaves between them for a light, airy look. It is perfect for spring tables, farmhouse kitchens, bridal showers, and neutral home decor.
The runner is made in four parts. First you crochet the sage leaf motifs. Next you make the blush lace half circles and join them into a wave. Then you add the edging. Finally you make the daisies and sew them into the curves.
Materials
Sport weight cotton yarn in blush or pale pink, about 200 g
Sport weight cotton yarn in sage green, about 100 g
Crochet hook 3.0 mm
Tapestry needle, scissors, and stitch markers
Finished Size
About 35 by 120 cm (14 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
dtr double treble crochet (yarn over 3 times)
MR magic ring
shell 5 double crochet worked into the same stitch or space
picot chain 3 and slip stitch into the first chain
Part 1: The Sage Leaf Motifs (make 7)
Each leaf is a pointed oval with a spoked lace center.
Round 1: With sage green, make a magic ring. Chain 1 and work 12 single crochet in the ring. Join. You have 12 stitches.
Round 2: Chain 4 (counts as a treble crochet) and treble crochet in the same stitch. Chain 2, then work 2 treble crochet in the next stitch and chain 2. Repeat around. Join. You have 12 spokes.
Round 3: Slip stitch into the first space. Chain 4 and work 2 treble crochet in the same space. Chain 3, then work 3 treble crochet in the next space and chain 3. Repeat around. Join.
Round 4: To shape the points, work in each space as follows: in the first space, work 3 double treble crochet, chain 3, and 3 double treble crochet. In the next 5 spaces, work 4 double crochet. In the next space, work 3 double treble crochet, chain 3, and 3 double treble crochet. In the last 5 spaces, work 4 double crochet. Join. This pulls the circle into a pointed oval.
Round 5: Chain 1 and single crochet in each stitch around, with 3 single crochet in the chain 3 space at each point. Join.
Round 6: Chain 1 and single crochet in each stitch around, working in the back loop only for a neat raised rim. Join and fasten off.
Each leaf should measure about 20 cm long and 13 cm wide.
Part 2: The Blush Lace Half Circles (make 7)
Each half circle fills the curve on the opposite side of a leaf, making the wave.
Row 1: With blush, make a magic ring. Chain 3 and work 9 double crochet in the ring. Do not join. Turn.
Row 2: Chain 4 (counts as a double crochet and chain 1). Double crochet in the next stitch and chain 1. Repeat across. Turn.
Row 3: Slip stitch into the first space. Chain 3 and work 2 double crochet in each space across. Turn.
Row 4: Chain 6 (counts as a treble crochet and chain 2). Skip 1 stitch and treble crochet in the next stitch. Chain 2 and repeat across. Turn.
Row 5: Chain 5 and single crochet in the next space. Repeat across to make an open net. Turn.
Rows 6 to 8: Repeat Row 5, working into the chain 5 spaces. Turn.
Row 9: Chain 3 and work 4 double crochet in each chain 5 space across. Fasten off.
Each half circle should measure about 22 cm across.
Part 3: Joining the Wave
Lay the leaves in a column, alternating left and right, so each one sits about 3 cm lower than the one before.
Place a blush half circle beside each leaf on the opposite side, with the curved edge facing outward and the straight edge running up the middle of the runner.
With blush, join each half circle to the leaf beside it with a lacy chain join. Single crochet in the leaf edge, chain 3, and single crochet in the half circle edge. Repeat in a zigzag along the whole seam.
Join each half circle to the next one the same way where they meet in the middle.
The blush lace now curves around each leaf, making the wave shown in the photo.
Part 4: The Blush Edging
Round 1: Join blush at one end. Chain 1 and single crochet evenly around the whole runner, working along the outer edges of the leaves and half circles. Join.
Round 2: Chain 5 (counts as a double crochet and chain 2). Skip 2 stitches and double crochet in the next stitch. Chain 2 and repeat around. Join.
Round 3: Slip stitch into the first space. Chain 1 and work 3 single crochet and a picot in each space around. Join and fasten off.
At each end, work 3 extra rows of the Part 2 net pattern across the end to round it off, then work the edging around it.
Part 5: The Daisies (make 6)
Center: With sage green, make a magic ring. Chain 1 and work 8 single crochet. Join and fasten off.
Petals: Join blush. In each stitch, chain 6, then slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc, hdc, dc, and dc back down the chain, and slip stitch in the next stitch of the center. Repeat around to make 8 petals. Join and fasten off.
Assembly
Sew a daisy into the center of each blush half circle, where the lace curve is widest.
Weave in all ends on the back.
Blocking
Blocking is important for this runner, because the lace only shows its pattern once it is opened up.
Lightly dampen the runner and pin it flat. Pin each leaf point sharply and open the spokes. Pin out every picot on the edging and stretch the net so the holes are even. Do not press the daisies so they stay raised.
Ways to Use Your Leaf and Daisy Runner
Use it as a centerpiece for spring and summer tables.
Make a single leaf motif as a coaster or small doily.
Join 3 leaves and half circles for a short runner on a dresser or nightstand.
Use it as a decoration for bridal showers, baby showers, or garden parties.
Make the daisies on their own as appliques for blankets or bags.
Color Ideas
Olive leaves and white lace with yellow centered daisies for a fresh spring look
Dusty blue leaves and ivory lace for a soft coastal style
Mustard leaves and cream lace for a warm autumn table
Dark green leaves and white lace with red daisies for a Christmas twist
Tips for Success
Count your spaces in Round 4 of each leaf so all the points line up evenly.
Lay out the whole wave and pin it before joining to check the curves.
Use a mercerized cotton for crisp, clear lace.
Block the leaves before joining so they keep their pointed shape.
Final Thoughts
This sage leaf and daisy wave runner is a light and graceful project that brings a soft garden feel to your table. Share your finished runners in the comments below. We would love to see your makes!