Crochet Flower Table Runner

Materials

Cotton yarn (size 10 or DK cotton)

Colors:
Cream / ivory for petals
Denim blue for leaves and flower centers
Dark gray-blue for details

Crochet hook: 2.0–2.5 mm (for fine cotton) or adjust to yarn thickness

Scissors

Yarn needle

Abbreviations

MR = Magic ring
ch = Chain
sl st = Slip stitch
sc = Single crochet
hdc = Half double crochet
dc = Double crochet
tr = Treble crochet
st = Stitch
sp = Space

Large Flower Motif (Make multiple pieces)

Round 1:
Make a magic ring.
Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
Work 11 dc into the ring.
Sl st to join.
(12 dc)

Round 2:
Ch 3.
Work 2 dc in each stitch around.
Join with sl st.
(24 dc)

Round 3:
Ch 1.
Create petal spaces:
Skip 1 stitch, work 5 dc in next stitch, skip 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch.
Repeat around.

Round 4:
Shape petals:
In each 5-dc group:
Work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 tr, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc.

Repeat around all petals.

Round 5:
Add cream edging:
Work sc around each petal, adding small increases at the top of each petal to keep the flower shape.

Fasten off.

Flower Center

Using dark blue yarn:

Round 1:
MR, ch 2, 12 hdc inside ring.
Join.

Round 2:
Change to cream yarn.
1 sc, ch 2, skip 1 stitch around.

Attach the center to the flower.

Small Connecting Flowers

Make smaller versions:

MR
12 dc in ring
Create 6 small petals using:

sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc

Join between large flowers.

Leaf Motif

Using blue yarn:

Ch 12.

Row 1:
Sc in 2nd chain from hook.
Hdc, dc, tr, tr, dc, hdc, sc along the chain.

Work the same stitches on the opposite side of the chain.

Sl st around the leaf edge.

Make several leaves and attach between flowers.

Assembly

Arrange the large flowers in a long vertical line.

Place small flowers between the large motifs.

Attach blue leaves on both sides of the runner.

Sew all motifs together carefully from the back using matching yarn.

Border

Work one round of sc around the entire runner.

For a decorative edge:

3 dc in one stitch, skip 2 stitches, sl st in next stitch
Repeat around the border.

Blocking

Place the finished runner on a flat surface.

Moisten lightly with water.

Stretch the flowers and leaves into shape.

Let dry completely for a clean professional finish.

Finished Style

A long floral crochet table runner with layered cream flowers, blue centers, and lace-style leaves, inspired by vintage handmade table décor. Floral motif runners are commonly constructed by joining repeated flower motifs and leaf accents into adjustable lengths. (Etsy)