This Purple Daisy Lace Crochet Table Runner follows the supplied design as a flowing chain of six warm-cream circular lace medallions rather than a solid rectangle. The medallions overlap in an alternating left-right rhythm. Four large lavender daisies cross selected joins, seven small daisies fill the open spaces, and sage ribbed leaves soften the outline. Golden-yellow centers and a continuous lavender looped border keep the floral arrangement visually connected from top to bottom.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Crochet six matching cream lace circles from the center outward, finishing each with a lavender accent round. Block all six to the same diameter and overlap them in a gentle S-shaped chain, alternating each circle slightly left and right. Join only through marked overlap points so the round lace remains visible. Make four large twelve-petal daisies, seven small eight-petal daisies, and eighteen pointed sage leaves. Pin every element against the reference layout before sewing, then add the lavender looped outline around the assembled runner.
Why You’ll Love This Project
The repeated lace circle is portable and easy to count, while the dimensional flowers turn the joined strip into statement decor. Alternating the medallions creates movement without changing their construction, and the restrained cream, lavender, yellow, and sage palette keeps the elaborate surface work cohesive.
Materials
- About 1,050 yards warm-cream sport-weight cotton for six lace medallions
- About 520 yards soft-lavender sport-weight cotton for flowers and edging
- About 120 yards golden-yellow sport-weight cotton for eleven flower centers
- About 310 yards muted sage-green sport-weight cotton for eighteen leaves
- 2.75 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, scissors, locking markers, tape measure, blocking mats, and rustproof pins
Gauge, Measurements, and Planning
Block the first completed medallion to 9 inches across and use it as the template for the other five. Each consecutive circle overlaps the previous one by about 3 inches and shifts to the opposite side of the centerline. Before joining, the six-circle layout should measure close to 51 inches; the looped edging brings the finished runner to approximately 55 inches.
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: Lace fan: work two dc, ch 3, and two dc into one marked chain space. Raised large petal: work sc, hdc, four dc, hdc, sc into a chain-7 arch, then add a loose surface ridge from base to tip. Small petal: work sc, hdc, two dc, hdc, sc into a chain-5 arch. Ribbed leaf: mirror graduated stitches along both sides of a foundation chain and surface-slip-stitch the center vein. Looped edge: alternate anchored single crochet with chain-5 loops around the assembled outline.
Before You Begin
- Make exactly six equal cream lace medallions.
- Arrange the circles in one alternating left-right overlapping chain; do not convert them into squares or a straight solid panel.
- Make exactly four large lavender daisies with twelve petals and seven small lavender daisies with eight petals.
- Use golden-yellow centers for all eleven flowers and exactly eighteen sage leaves.
- Preserve visible cream lace inside every medallion and finish the outer silhouette with lavender loops.
- Beginning chains count only when a step explicitly says they do.
Instructions
Crochet Six Cream Circular Lace Medallions
Repeat one counted round motif so the visible lace circles remain identical.
- With warm cream, make a magic ring and work 12 dc into it. Join. (12 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 3, dc in the same stitch, then 2 dc in each remaining stitch. Join. (24 sts)
- Round 3: Repeat [dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch] around. Join. (36 sts)
- Work four open lace rounds, alternating chain spaces with evenly placed double-crochet groups. Increase 12 positions per round so the piece remains perfectly flat.
- Work one round of twelve lace fans, then a stabilizing sc-and-chain round. Join lavender and finish with small chain-3 scallops. Make exactly six medallions and block each to 9 inches.
Overlap and Join the Six-Medallion Chain
Alternate the circles left and right to create the narrow flowing silhouette shown in the reference.
- Lay the six blocked circles from top to bottom. Shift Medallion 1 slightly left, Medallion 2 slightly right, and continue alternating through Medallion 6.
- Overlap each neighboring pair by approximately 3 inches, keeping every round center visible and the overall runner on one centerline.
- Mark three joining points inside every overlap. With cream, slip stitch the two layers together only at those points; do not seam across the open lace.
- Measure the assembly and adjust the five overlaps evenly before fastening the final join.
- Steam lightly from the wrong side and confirm that the joined strip forms one continuous alternating S-shaped chain.
Make Four Large and Seven Small Purple Daisies
Keep the two flower sizes distinct and use the same golden center color throughout.
- Large center: With golden yellow, make a magic ring, work 12 dc into it, then work 2 hdc in each stitch. (24 sts)
- Join lavender behind the center and make twelve chain-7 arches. In every arch work sc, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, sc. Add a relaxed surface ridge along each petal. Make exactly four large daisies.
- Small center: With golden yellow, make a magic ring and work 8 dc. Join lavender and make eight chain-5 arches.
- In every small arch work sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc. Make exactly seven small daisies.
- Block all flower centers round while leaving the lavender petals softly dimensional.
Crochet Eighteen Leaves and Assemble
Pin the complete botanical layout before sewing so no flower hides a medallion center.
- For each sage 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 second side.
- Add a chain-2 point and surface-slip-stitch from base to tip for a raised center vein. Make exactly eighteen leaves.
- Place the four large daisies at alternating medallion overlaps, matching the reference rhythm. Distribute the seven small daisies near the upper, middle, lower, and end spaces without forming a second flower column.
- Tuck the eighteen sage leaves beneath the large flowers and beside selected small flowers. Keep the leaves angled outward along the runner silhouette.
- Sew each motif through its center and inner petal or leaf bases. Finish the full outside silhouette with evenly spaced lavender chain-5 loops, then wet-block the runner.
Assembly and Shaping
Block all six medallions before joining. Arrange them in a single alternating S-chain with equal overlaps and visible centers. Pin four large daisies across selected joins, place seven smaller daisies in the remaining accent spaces, and distribute eighteen sage leaves outward. Sew through stable cream stitches rather than open chains, then work the lavender looped edging around the complete assembled silhouette.
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 cream tails through solid medallion rounds, never through open chain spaces.
- Hide lavender and yellow ends beneath flower centers and petal ridges.
- Reinforce every overlap join and each large flower center from the back.
- Pin all six medallions round, open every lace fan, shape every leaf point, and align the lavender loops before drying.
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
- Use the first blocked medallion as a size template for the next five.
- Photograph the complete arrangement before sewing any flowers.
- Count twelve petals on each large daisy and eight on every small daisy.
- If the runner twists, release one overlap join, realign the circle centers, and rejoin without tension.
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
Can I use fewer medallions?
You can shorten the runner, but the supplied design uses exactly six circular lace medallions in one alternating chain.
Why does my runner curve too sharply?
The circles are either overlapped too deeply or shifted too far from the centerline. Keep each overlap close to 3 inches.
Can I replace the daisies with roses?
Not for this design. Its defining surface arrangement is four large lavender daisies, seven smaller lavender daisies, yellow centers, and sage leaves.
Conclusion
Six cream circular lace medallions, five controlled overlap joins, four large lavender daisies, seven small accent daisies, eleven golden centers, eighteen sage leaves, and one continuous lavender looped outline recreate the flowing floral runner shown in the supplied reference. Careful blocking and pinning preserve both the open lace and the alternating S-shaped silhouette.
Printable Crochet Pattern Card
Project: Purple Daisy Lace Crochet Table Runner
Skill level: Advanced Intermediate Hook: 2.75 mm Yarn: Sport
Finished size: Approximately 16 by 55 inches after blocking
Card Materials
- About 1,050 yards warm-cream sport-weight cotton for six lace medallions
- About 520 yards soft-lavender sport-weight cotton for flowers and edging
- About 120 yards golden-yellow sport-weight cotton for eleven flower centers
- About 310 yards muted sage-green sport-weight cotton for eighteen leaves
- 2.75 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, scissors, locking markers, tape measure, blocking mats, and rustproof pins
Card Instructions
- Crochet Six Cream Circular Lace Medallions: Make six identical 9-inch cream circular lace medallions with lavender accent scallops.
- Overlap and Join the Six-Medallion Chain: Overlap six lace circles in alternating left-right positions and join each pair at three hidden points.
- Make Four Large and Seven Small Purple Daisies: Make four large twelve-petal daisies and seven small eight-petal daisies, all with golden centers.
- Crochet Eighteen Leaves and Assemble: Arrange four large and seven small daisies with eighteen sage leaves, then add the continuous lavender looped edge.
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
