This crochet lace medallion rose table runner turns a sequence of portable floral motifs into an airy heirloom centerpiece. Ten medallions combine dusty-rose layered flowers, tiny sage leaves, crisp white lace, blush framing, and pearl-like centers.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The runner is assembled in a one-two-two-two-two-one layout. Small white diamond connectors and blush chain bridges keep the center open, while the pointed white picot edging gives every medallion a delicate finished outline.
Why You’ll Love This Rose Lace Runner
Each medallion is satisfying to finish on its own, so the project never feels like one endless row. The repeated construction also makes color changes predictable, and the open joins allow the completed fabric to lie flat without becoming heavy.
Pattern Details
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Hook: 3.5 mm
- Yarn: DK-weight mercerized cotton
- Finished size: Approximately 14 inches wide by 50 inches long
- Gauge: One blocked medallion measures 6.25 inches across
- Terminology: US crochet terms
- Estimated time: 18–22 hours
Materials
- Approximately 520 yards white DK-weight mercerized cotton yarn
- Approximately 260 yards dusty-rose DK-weight mercerized cotton yarn
- Approximately 90 yards sage-green DK-weight mercerized cotton yarn
- Ten 8 mm washable pearl-style beads or crocheted center knots
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Twenty locking stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats and rustproof pins
Gauge, Size, and Layout
Block one complete medallion to 6.25 inches across before making the remaining nine. The two-medallion rows overlap visually at their lace points and finish close to 14 inches wide. Four paired rows, plus one centered medallion at each end, create the approximate 50-inch length.
Number the motifs M1 through M10. Place M1 at the top center, M2–M3 beneath it, M4–M5 on the next row, M6–M7 on the third paired row, M8–M9 on the fourth paired row, and M10 at the bottom center.
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
- yo: yarn over
Raised rose petal: Sl st in the marked stitch, ch 3, work 5 tr in the next stitch, ch 3, and sl st in the following stitch.
Small picot: Ch 3 and sl st into the first chain.
Lattice join: Ch 3, sl st through the matching chain space of the neighboring motif, ch 3, then anchor in the current motif.
Before You Begin
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches unless a step says otherwise.
- Make all ten rose centers first for consistent tension and color placement.
- Block every medallion before joining.
- Use locking markers at the six outer joining points of each motif.
Complete Crochet Lace Medallion Rose Table Runner Pattern
Make Ten Dusty-Rose Flower Centers
Work in joined rounds. Keep the first stitch marked.
- Rose Round 1: With dusty rose, make a magic ring and work 8 sc into it. Join with sl st. (8 sts)
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join. (16 sts)
- Petal Round: Repeat [sl st in next stitch, ch 3, 5 tr in next stitch, ch 3] eight times, ending with sl st at the base of the first petal. (8 petals)
- Fasten off with a sewing tail. Add one pearl-style bead or a firm white crochet knot at the center.
Add Sage Leaves and White Lace
Work behind the raised petals so the flower stays dimensional.
- Leaf Round: Join sage between two petals. Repeat [ch 5, sc between the next two petals] eight times. In alternate chain spaces work [sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc] to form four small leaves. Fasten off.
- White Lace Round 1: Join white in an empty chain space. Repeat [sc in chain space, ch 5, sc in next chain space] around. (8 chain spaces)
- White Lace Round 2: In each chain-5 space work [sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc], then ch 2 before the next fan. (8 fans)
- White Lace Round 3: Repeat [dc in center dc of fan, ch 3, dc in next ch-2 space, ch 3] around. Join. (16 lace spaces)
Frame Each Medallion in Blush and White
- Blush Round: Join dusty rose in any lace space. Repeat [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in space; ch 2] around. Join without turning.
- White Point Round: Join white in a corner-like ch-2 space. Repeat [sc in space, ch 4, small picot, ch 4, sc in next space] around.
- Fasten off and weave the tails into matching colors.
- Block the medallion to 6.25 inches across, opening every white point evenly.
Arrange and Join the Ten Medallions
Lay out the completely dry medallions in the one-two-two-two-two-one plan before joining.
- Center M1 over the gap between M2 and M3. Center M10 below the gap between M8 and M9.
- Place M4–M5, M6–M7, and M8–M9 directly beneath the previous paired row.
- With dusty rose, use lattice joins between neighboring marked spaces. Keep every bridge the same length.
- At the five central openings, crochet a small white diamond: ch 4, join to one bridge, ch 4, join to the next bridge, and continue around all four sides. Join and fasten off.
- Measure after every joined row and loosen any bridge that pulls the medallions out of round.
Add the Final Picot Edge
- Join white at an outer blush space.
- Work sc in each exposed outer space, placing [ch 3, sl st in first ch] between neighboring single crochets.
- At deep valleys, skip one picot and work sc2tog across the two closest spaces so the edge remains flat.
- Join invisibly, weave in the final tail, and wet-block the complete runner to approximately 14 by 50 inches.
Assembly and Shaping
Pin the central axis first, then pin the two outer edges. Keep the five white connector diamonds square and check that M1 and M10 sit on the same center line. The runner should form a gentle lace silhouette rather than a rigid rectangle.
Finishing
- Weave dusty-rose tails beneath the blush framing stitches.
- Hide white tails inside the densest fan sections rather than across open chains.
- Secure every bead firmly with washable thread, or substitute crochet knots for homes with small children or pets.
- Block with every rose petal lifted and every picot point opened.
Helpful Tips
- Batch the same color round across all ten motifs.
- Use a 6.25-inch paper circle as a blocking template.
- Photograph the full numbered layout before joining.
- Keep lattice chains relaxed; tight joins make the center diamonds buckle.
- Hand-wash in cool water and dry flat to protect the raised roses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the runner shorter?
Yes. Remove one paired row of two medallions to shorten it by about 10 inches. Keep one centered motif at each end.
Can I omit the pearl centers?
Yes. Work a compact white bobble or embroidered yarn knot in each rose center for a completely crocheted and washable finish.
Why are the joins puckering?
The bridge chains are too tight or the medallions were not blocked to the same diameter. Reopen the affected join and add one chain to each bridge if needed.
Conclusion
The finished crochet lace medallion rose table runner balances dimensional dusty-rose flowers with crisp white openwork and restrained sage accents. Its ten portable motifs, airy diamond joins, and shaped picot outline create a romantic table piece that still lies flat and functions beautifully.
Printable Crochet Pattern Card
Project: Crochet Lace Medallion Rose Table Runner
Skill level: Intermediate Hook: 3.5 mm Yarn: DK cotton
Finished size: Approximately 14 inches wide by 50 inches long
Card Materials
- 520 yards white DK cotton
- 260 yards dusty-rose DK cotton
- 90 yards sage-green DK cotton
- Ten pearl-style beads or crochet knots
- 3.5 mm hook, markers, needle, scissors, tape measure, and blocking tools
Card Instructions
- Rose centers: Make ten 16-stitch centers and add eight raised petals to each.
- Medallions: Add four sage leaves, three white lace rounds, one blush frame, and one white point round.
- Layout: Block to 6.25 inches and arrange one-two-two-two-two-one.
- Join: Add blush lattice bridges and five small white diamond connectors.
- Edge: Work the white picot outline and block the finished runner to size.
Finish: Weave in all tails, secure the centers, open the lace points, and inspect every join.
