A row of large white daisies set in green diamonds makes this oval runner fresh and cheerful. A cream mesh background and a green shell border with golden dots complete the garden look.
Materials
DK cotton yarn in cream, 300 g
DK cotton yarn in green, 200 g
DK cotton yarn in golden yellow, 80 g
Crochet hook 3.5 mm
Tapestry needle
Finished Size
About 40 by 110 cm (16 by 43 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain, sl st slip stitch, sc single crochet, hdc half double crochet, dc double crochet
Daisies (make 7)
With yellow, chain 4, join, and work 12 single crochet. Round 2: Work 2 single crochet in each stitch for 24 stitches.
With cream, chain 9, single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook, then half double crochet, 5 double crochet, and half double crochet along the chain. Slip stitch in the next stitch of the center. Repeat to make 12 to 16 petals.
For extra texture, sew a small bobble of 5 double crochet together at each petal tip.
Make the end daisies slightly larger by adding 2 extra chains to each petal.
Green Diamonds (make 7)
Work a granny square in green for 5 rounds. Turn it on point so it becomes a diamond. Sew one daisy to the center of each.
Background
Join the diamonds in a line. With cream, work filet mesh around the strip. At both ends, work in rounds so the edges curve into a smooth oval shape.
Work one round of yellow single crochet around the mesh.
Border
Round 1: With green, work single crochet around.
Round 2: With yellow, work single crochet, then chain 1 and skip 1 stitch. Repeat around for a dotted line.
Round 3: With green, skip 2 stitches, work 6 double crochet in the next stitch, skip 2, and single crochet in the next. Repeat around to make shells.
Final Thoughts
This daisy runner is perfect for summer tables and pairs beautifully with fresh flowers in the center.