Poinsettia Lace Table Runner Free Pattern

This Poinsettia Lace Table Runner Free Pattern follows the distinctive layered arrangement in the reference: three large dusty-rose crochet poinsettias sit over broad scalloped ivory lace foundations, with two open radial snowflakes linking the flower groups. Smaller ivory snowflakes branch along both sides; veined sage leaves and cranberry crochet berries fill the gaps. Wood remains visible through the lace, so the runner looks airy rather than like a solid strip.

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The mixed motifs matter. Each flower base is wider and more scalloped than the connecting snowflakes, and the small side ornaments are separate accents, not a row of identical medallions. Work and block each component before joining. Pin the whole composition on the table so the three flowers, two large snowflakes, and smaller stars keep the organic rhythm of the inspiration.

Why You’ll Love This Runner

This is an arrangement of manageable crochet components: three floral foundations, two open snowflake connectors, ten little snowflake accents, and dimensional botanical appliques. The varied sizes create the decorative lace silhouette in the image. Dusty rose softens the traditional Christmas poinsettia palette, while ivory openwork and muted sage leaves keep the table centerpiece light. Sew the motifs only after the complete layout is balanced.

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Advanced intermediate
• Hook: 3.5 mm
• Yarn: DK-weight cotton in ivory, dusty rose, sage, and cranberry
• Finished size: Approximately 13 by 52 inches after blocking
• Gauge: The first three rounds of a large snowflake connector measure about 2 inches across
• Terminology: US crochet terms
• Estimated time: 25–32 hours

Materials

• 850 yards warm-ivory DK cotton for seven lace medallions and the edging
• 430 yards dusty-rose DK cotton for three layered poinsettias
• 170 yards muted-sage DK cotton for twelve leaves
• 70 yards cranberry DK cotton for six small berry clusters
• 3.5 mm hook, stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors, and tape measure
• Blocking mats and rustproof pins for opening the lace points

Gauge, Size, and Layout

Block each broad ivory flower foundation to about 10 inches, each connecting radial snowflake to about 8 inches, and each small accent snowflake to about 3 inches. Arrange the central sequence foundation–snowflake–foundation–snowflake–foundation with roughly 1-inch overlaps at four solid-stitch joins. Two little ornaments extend the ends, while eight more decorate the side edges. The blocked centerpiece is approximately 13 inches at its widest floral cluster and about 52 inches long. The motif shapes and overlaps, rather than a rigid row count, determine the exact finished measurement.

Center one layered poinsettia on each of the three scalloped foundations. Leave the two larger snowflake connectors visible between flowers. Place four veined sage leaves and two cranberry berry clusters around each flower, for twelve leaves and six berry clusters overall. Arrange the eight side snowflakes in uneven mirrored pairs, then use the last two as terminal points. Check the balance in a photograph before sewing.

Abbreviations and Special Stitches

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• tr: treble crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sp: space

Picot: Ch 3 and sl st in the first chain. Berry bobble: Make four unfinished dc in one stitch, yarn over, pull through all five loops, and ch 1. Petal point: Sc, hdc, 2 dc, tr, ch 2, sl st in the second chain, tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc in one marked arch.

Before You Begin

Mark the first stitch of every joined round and keep the chain arches loose enough to open under blocking. Finish one of each motif size and measure it before making repeats. The flower foundations are broad and scalloped, the connector snowflakes are open eight-point motifs, and the smaller snowflakes are separate edging accents. Do not substitute one motif for all three roles. Make the appliques with long tails for sewing and keep the raised petals free of the lace beneath.

Poinsettia Lace Table Runner Instructions

Make Three Scalloped Ivory Flower Foundations

1. Foundation Round 1: In a magic ring work 12 dc and join to the first stitch. (12 sts)
2. Foundation Round 2: Work 2 dc in each stitch and join. (24 sts)
3. Foundation Round 3: Repeat [dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch] twelve times and join. (36 sts)
4. Foundation Round 4: Repeat [sc in next stitch, ch 5, skip next two stitches] twelve times. Join; twelve open arches remain.
5. Foundation Round 5: Into each chain-5 arch work sc, ch 7, sc. Join without pulling the arches tight.
6. Foundation Round 6: In each chain-7 arch work 5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc. Join; the chain-3 spaces mark twelve outer scallops.
7. Foundation Round 7: In each chain-3 space work sc, 7 dc, sc, then work one sc in each neighboring solid dc. Join and fasten off. Block each foundation into a gently elongated scalloped oval about 10 inches across. Make three.

Make Two Large Ivory Connecting Snowflakes

1. Round 1: Make a magic ring, work 8 dc into it, close the ring, and join to the first dc. Mark that first stitch. (8 sts)
2. Round 2: Ch 2, work 2 dc in each of the eight stitches and join; the beginning chain does not count. (16 sts)
3. Round 3: Ch 2, repeat [dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch] eight times; join and mark eight three-stitch sectors. (24 sts)
4. Round 4: In each three-stitch sector work sc in the first stitch, ch 5, skip the middle stitch, and sc in the third. Join to the first sc to form eight chain-5 arches.
5. Round 5: In every chain-5 arch work sc, ch 7, sc. Slip stitch to the first sc.
6. Round 6: Into each chain-7 arch work 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc. Join; eight chain-3 spaces form the snowflake points.
7. Round 7: Work sc in each of the three dc before a point; work sc, ch 5, sc in its chain-3 space; then sc in the next three dc. Repeat around.
8. Round 8: At each chain-5 point work sc, ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc. Work one sc in each solid sc between points. Join, fasten off, and block to approximately 8 inches. Make two connectors.

Make Ten Small Snowflake Accents

1. For each accent, work 8 sc into a magic ring and join. In the next round repeat [sc in the next stitch, ch 3] eight times.
2. Into each chain-3 arch work sc, ch 5, sc. In the final round work sc, ch 3, sl st in the first chain, sc into each chain-5 arch to form eight little points.
3. Fasten off with a sewing tail and block each star to about 3 inches. Make ten: eight for the side edges and two for the ends.

Join the Mixed-Motif Lace Base

1. Pin the central sequence on a long flat surface: scalloped flower foundation, large snowflake connector, second flower foundation, second large snowflake connector, final flower foundation.
2. Overlap neighboring pieces by approximately 1 inch at solid stitches, making four main joins. Sew each overlap with six small backstitches in ivory. Do not sew through open chain arches.
3. Anchor the two end accents to the outer foundation points. Place four small stars along each side, alternating their positions beside the two connectors and three flower foundations. Sew their inner tips through solid ivory stitches.
4. Add a short chain-5 bridge between adjacent side points only where a visible gap needs support. Secure the bridge in solid sc on both motifs, then reblock the whole mixed-motif base so the large and small lace shapes stay distinct.

Crochet Three Layered Dusty-Rose Poinsettias

1. For each flower center make a magic ring with 10 sc. Join, then work 2 sc in every stitch for a second round of 20 sc. Leave a tail.
2. Join dusty rose behind the center and make ten chain-6 arches, one anchored behind every second center stitch. Work one pointed petal in each arch and join behind the first petal.
3. For the back layer make ten chain-8 arches behind the first tier. Into each arch work sc, hdc, 3 dc, 2 tr, ch 2, sl st in the second chain, 2 tr, 3 dc, hdc, sc. Join and leave a long tail.
4. Lightly shape the twenty pointed petals so the back ten peek between the front ten. Make two more matching flowers. For each center, sew on a small cluster of seven tightly crocheted ivory bobbles to mimic the pearly look without hard beads.

Make Twelve Sage Leaves and Six Berry Clusters

1. For each leaf ch 16. Starting in the second chain, work sl st, sc, hdc, 9 dc, hdc, sc, sl st along one side. Rotate around the tip and mirror the sequence on the opposite side.
2. Surface-slip-stitch down the foundation chain for a raised vein. Leave a sewing tail and make twelve veined leaves, four per flower.
3. For each berry cluster make three cranberry bobbles on a tiny chain-3 base. Gather the three stems with two secure stitches and leave a tail. Make six clusters, two per flower.

Attach the Three Floral Groups

1. Center one large dusty-rose poinsettia on each broad scalloped ivory foundation. The two connecting snowflakes must remain uncovered and visible between the flowers.
2. Fan four sage leaves behind each bloom. Sew only through the lower leaf veins and the solid foundation center so the outer tips retain dimension.
3. Place one cranberry berry cluster on each side of every bloom. Scatter the small snowflake accents beyond the leaves instead of stacking them directly under petals.
4. Secure each flower through its center and the solid ivory foundation below. Keep the twenty pointed petals raised, and inspect the back of each attachment before trimming yarn tails.

Assembly and Shaping

Look along the full runner before the last stitches are hidden. You should see three substantial dusty-rose flowers, two broad ivory snowflakes clearly visible between them, smaller ivory stars at the sides and ends, scalloped lace under each flower, and sage-and-berry sprays beside each bloom. If the center line bends, reposition the four main overlaps rather than stretching openwork chains. The arrangement is deliberately varied; an evenly repeated chain of identical snowflakes would not match the reference.

Finishing

1. Weave each tail through solid stitches of its own color; avoid dragging yarn across open lace.
2. Lightly mist and pin the ivory edging so all eight points of every medallion show clearly.
3. Lift the dusty-rose petals and sage leaf tips while the runner dries flat.
4. Inspect all six medallion joins from the back, then trim secured tails and place the finished runner on a clean dry table.

Helpful Tips

• Make and block one example of each of the three ivory motif types before working all repeats.
• Use loose chain arches so the broad scallops, large snowflake spokes, and tiny side stars open distinctly.
• Take a photo of the pinned mixed-motif layout before sewing; it is easier to check flower spacing on a screen.
• For a washable finish, make pearly-looking centers from tightly crocheted ivory bobbles rather than hard beads.
• Keep the runner away from open candle flames and hot serving dishes; dimensional flowers are decorative.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a shorter version?

Yes. Use two broad flower foundations with one large snowflake connector between them, then reduce the little side accents to six. Keep the same one-inch joins and recheck the length after blocking.

Can I use brighter Christmas red?

Yes, though dusty rose is closest to the reference. Keep ivory lace and muted sage leaves to maintain the contrast among flowers, snowflakes, and berries.

What if the lace motifs cup?

Check the first three counted rounds of the connector, relax tension on later chain arches, and block each motif separately before joining. Do not pull a cupped motif flat by sewing it tightly to another.

Conclusion

This poinsettia lace table runner free pattern uses three broad scalloped flower foundations, two open connecting snowflakes, ten small star accents, three layered dusty-rose blooms, sage leaves, and cranberry yarn berries. The mix of motif sizes and careful placement is what gives the piece the same layered floral-lace character as the inspiration image.

Printable Crochet Pattern Card

Project: Poinsettia Lace Table Runner Free Pattern

Skill level: Advanced intermediate   Hook: 3.5 mm   Yarn: DK cotton

Finished size: Approximately 13 inches wide by 52 inches long

Card Materials

• Ivory, dusty-rose, sage, and cranberry DK cotton
• 3.5 mm hook, markers, needle, scissors, tape measure, and blocking pins

Card Instructions

1. Lace foundations: Make three broad scalloped ivory bases for the flowers.
2. Snowflakes: Make two large open connectors and ten small side/end accents.
3. Join: Alternate the five large center motifs and secure four measured overlaps.
4. Flowers: Make three pointed twenty-petal poinsettias with crocheted ivory bobble centers.
5. Leaves and berries: Add twelve veined sage leaves and six cranberry bobble clusters.
6. Finish: Sew on accents, weave tails, and block the mixed-size lace open.