This Crochet Sunflower Lace Table Runner follows the supplied photo as the mandatory design reference. Seven matching two-color medallions overlap in one narrow S-shaped chain, beginning with the mustard-gold disk on the right and alternating the solid disks and airy ivory fan-lace halves from side to side. A cream bobble border traces the flowing silhouette. Three raised sunflowers cover the three lower alternating joins, each with a dark chocolate center, twelve golden petals, and three veined olive leaves.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Crochet exactly seven matching swirl modules, alternating their orientation before joining six overlap seams. Each module combines one solid mustard-gold round disk with one ivory open fan-lace half. Add the continuous ivory bobble outline after the strip is assembled. Make exactly three twelve-petal sunflowers and nine long olive leaves, then attach one flower-and-three-leaf cluster across the joins between Modules 2–3, 4–5, and 6–7.
Why You’ll Love This Project
The repeated medallion construction is portable, while seven alternating solid disks and open fans create the long graceful movement seen in the reference. Three evenly spaced sunflowers add bold texture without hiding the seven-part swirl structure, and the cream, mustard, brown, and olive palette suits both summer and autumn tables.
Materials
- About 820 yards warm-ivory DK cotton yarn for seven fan-lace halves and the bobble outline
- About 720 yards mustard-gold DK cotton yarn for seven spiral disks and thirty-six sunflower petals
- About 110 yards dark chocolate-brown DK cotton yarn for three round flower centers
- About 240 yards muted olive-green DK cotton yarn for nine veined leaves
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, scissors, locking stitch markers, tape measure, blocking mats, and rustproof pins
Gauge, Measurements, and Planning
Each mustard-gold disk begins with 8, 16, and 24 stitches. Block one completed gold-and-ivory swirl module to 11 inches and use it as the template for the other six. The joined seven-module strip should measure about 57 inches before the continuous bobble edge is added.
Make and wash a gauge swatch before beginning. Measure only after the swatch is completely dry. If the stitch width differs, change hook size rather than pulling the working yarn tighter. Keep a written count at the end of every section so the finished edges remain balanced and the assembly points line up.
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp: space
- st(s): stitch(es)
Special stitch guidance: Fan rib: work (dc, ch 3, dc) in one marked space. Bobble: work five unfinished dc in one stitch, yarn over and draw through all six loops, then ch 1. Raised sunflower petal: work sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc into one chain arch and surface-slip-stitch a short center ridge. Veined leaf: mirror graduated stitches around both sides of a foundation chain and surface-slip-stitch the center vein.
Before You Begin
- Make exactly seven equal swirl modules and alternate their gold-disk orientation, beginning with the disk on the right at the top end.
- Keep all seven mustard spiral disks and all seven ivory fan-lace halves visible.
- Make exactly three sunflowers with twelve golden petals and one dark-brown center each.
- Make exactly nine olive leaves and use three beneath each flower.
- Place the floral clusters only across the joins between Modules 2–3, 4–5, and 6–7.
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches unless a step explicitly says otherwise.
Instructions
Crochet Seven Mustard-Gold Spiral Disks
Keep all seven solid circles identical so the alternating rhythm stays balanced.
- Round 1: With mustard gold, make a magic ring and work 8 sc into it. Join and mark the first stitch. (8 sts)
- Round 2: Work 2 hdc in each stitch around. Join. (16 sts)
- Round 3: Repeat [dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch] eight times. Join. (24 sts)
- Continue five flat increase rounds to 32, 40, 48, 56, and 64 stitches, changing the height of the stitches gradually to create the subtle spiral ridge shown in the reference.
- Mark one half of the outer round for the ivory fan attachment and make exactly seven matching disks.
Add Ivory Fan Lace and Join Seven Modules
Begin with the gold disk on the right and alternate the open fan from side to side to form the narrow S-shaped runner.
- Join warm ivory across the marked half of one gold disk and repeat [sc in next stitch, ch 5, skip one stitch] to establish open arches.
- Fill every arch with one fan rib. Work four more fan rows, lengthening the internal chains by one on each row while keeping the outer curve flat.
- Finish the ivory curve with one stabilizing sc round followed by evenly spaced five-dc bobbles. Make seven modules, alternating the ivory fan to the left and right.
- Overlap adjacent module tips by exactly nine solid stitches and slip stitch the six seams from the wrong side.
- Continue a single ivory bobble outline around the complete seven-module silhouette, preserving every open fan space.
Make Three Twelve-Petal Sunflowers
Repeat one dimensional flower for the first, middle, and last modules.
- With dark chocolate brown, make a magic ring and work 12 dc into it. Join. (12 sts)
- Round 2: Work 2 hdc in each stitch around. Join and mark twelve equal petal positions. (24 sts)
- Join mustard gold behind the center and make twelve chain-7 arches, one centered at each marked position.
- In each arch work sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc. Add a relaxed surface ridge from each petal base toward its tip. (12 petals)
- Shape the petals around the round textured center and make exactly three matching sunflowers.
Make Nine Leaves and Assemble
Use one matching three-leaf spray beneath each sunflower.
- For each olive leaf, ch 15. Starting in the second chain, work sl st, sc, hdc, 8 dc, hdc, sc, sl st; rotate and mirror the sequence along the unused chain loops.
- Add a chain-2 point and surface-slip-stitch from base to tip to form the raised center vein. Make exactly nine leaves.
- Place three leaves beneath each sunflower and pin the clusters across the joins between Modules 2–3, 4–5, and 6–7 where gold disks meet ivory fans.
- Sew each leaf through its vein and each flower through the solid brown center only, leaving petals and leaf tips raised.
- Wet-block the complete runner to 14 by 60 inches, aligning all seven module centers and opening every ivory fan arch and bobble.
Assembly and Shaping
Arrange exactly seven separate gold-and-ivory medallions in one alternating linked S, starting with the gold disk on the right at the top. Keep every gold disk visible and join neighboring modules only across nine solid stitches at each of the six overlaps. Work one continuous ivory bobble border around the assembled outline. Pin the three sunflower clusters across the joins between Modules 2–3, 4–5, and 6–7, using three olive leaves beneath each flower, and compare the complete placement with the supplied reference before sewing.
Lay every component on a flat surface before joining. Match the marked centers first, then divide each remaining edge into equal sections. Work through both layers with consistent tension and pause after each section to check that the fabric lies flat. This measured approach prevents twisting and keeps decorative details facing the intended direction.
Finishing
- Weave gold tails through solid spiral rounds and ivory tails through solid fan edges.
- Reinforce all six overlap seams from the wrong side without catching open lace chains.
- Pin every bobble outward and every fan arch open during final blocking.
- Support the three brown centers while lifting all thirty-six petals and nine leaf tips.
For a polished result, weave each tail through several same-color stitches, reverse direction once, and trim only after the fabric has been gently stretched. Block to the listed dimensions without flattening textured stitches. Inspect joins, borders, straps, and decorative pieces before the project is used or gifted.
Helpful Tips
- Number the seven modules before alternating them.
- Use the first blocked module as the size template for the remaining six.
- If an ivory fan ripples, shorten its final chain spaces instead of tightening the bobble border.
- Photograph the seven-module layout and the three flower positions before joining.
- Use the same mustard dye lot for the seven disks and all sunflower petals.
Good lighting and a contrasting stitch marker make counting much easier. If a section looks uneven, compare the current count with the previous checkpoint before continuing. Fixing one missed stitch early is faster than compensating later, and it preserves the measurements used by the assembly instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many swirl modules are in the supplied design?
Exactly seven, each combining one mustard-gold spiral disk with one ivory fan-lace half.
How many sunflowers and leaves should I make?
Make exactly three twelve-petal sunflowers and nine olive leaves, using three leaves beneath each flower.
Where do the flowers belong?
Place them across the joins between Modules 2–3, 4–5, and 6–7 so the top end module and the alternating swirl rhythm remain visible.
Conclusion
Seven alternating mustard-gold and ivory swirl medallions, one continuous bobble outline, three dark-centered sunflowers, thirty-six golden petals, and nine olive leaves reproduce the flowing lace runner shown in the supplied photo.
Printable Crochet Pattern Card
Project: Crochet Sunflower Lace Table Runner – Seven-Swirl Pattern
Skill level: Advanced Intermediate Hook: 3.5 mm Yarn: DK
Finished size: Approximately 14 by 60 inches after blocking
Card Materials
- About 820 yards warm-ivory DK cotton yarn for seven fan-lace halves and the bobble outline
- About 720 yards mustard-gold DK cotton yarn for seven spiral disks and thirty-six sunflower petals
- About 110 yards dark chocolate-brown DK cotton yarn for three round flower centers
- About 240 yards muted olive-green DK cotton yarn for nine veined leaves
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, scissors, locking stitch markers, tape measure, blocking mats, and rustproof pins
Card Instructions
- Crochet Seven Mustard-Gold Spiral Disks: Make seven equal mustard-gold spiral disks from counted 8-, 16-, and 24-stitch center rounds.
- Add Ivory Fan Lace and Join Seven Modules: Build seven alternating ivory fan halves, join six controlled overlap seams, and finish one continuous bobble outline.
- Make Three Twelve-Petal Sunflowers: Make three dimensional sunflowers, each with one dark-brown round center and exactly twelve golden petals.
- Make Nine Leaves and Assemble: Make nine veined olive leaves, attach three beneath each of three sunflowers, and block the seven-module runner.
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
