This sunflower lace crochet table runner with three floral medallions follows the supplied reference closely: three large blooms form a vertical center line over airy ivory crochet lace. Each flower has a moss-green and rust center, two shades of golden petals, and a narrow cream outline. Olive foliage, burnt-orange autumn leaves, deep burgundy berry clusters, and small crochet acorns fill the irregular outer edges without covering the open mesh.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Crochet three identical twelve-petal sunflower medallions first. Join them end to end with measured ivory chain bridges, then build an open lace frame around the complete strip. Separate olive and orange leaf appliques, berry clusters, and four small acorns are sewn only through solid lace anchors. The finished runner remains narrow and visibly lacy rather than becoming a solid rectangle.
Why You’ll Love This Project
The three showpiece flowers make the runner look elaborate, but every component is portable. Counted center rounds keep the medallions equal, while the chain-space frame grows from fixed anchors around the joined flowers. The autumn foliage introduces texture and color without changing the structure, and the raised petals preserve the dimensional look of the photo.
Materials
- About 560 yards warm-ivory DK cotton yarn
- About 250 yards golden-yellow DK cotton yarn
- About 170 yards burnt-orange DK cotton yarn
- About 120 yards rust-brown DK cotton yarn
- About 250 yards muted-olive DK cotton yarn
- About 80 yards burgundy DK cotton yarn
- Small amount of moss green and tan DK cotton for centers and acorns
- 3.5 mm hook, stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors, tape measure, blocking mats, and rustproof pins
Gauge, Measurements, and Planning
Rounds 1–3 of every flower center establish 12, 24, and 36 stitches. After the two petal layers and ivory outline, each sunflower should block to about 11 inches across. Join the three motifs with approximately 2-inch lace intervals; the surrounding mesh and foliage bring the final piece to about 14 by 48 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: Pointed sunflower petal: sc, hdc, 2 dc, tr, ch 2, sl st in the second chain, tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc in one arch. Berry bobble: work four unfinished dc in one stitch, yarn over and draw through all five loops, then ch 1. Picot: ch 3 and sl st in the first chain.
Before You Begin
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches unless a step explicitly says otherwise.
- Complete and block one flower before making the other two.
- Keep the three sunflowers in one straight center line with open ivory lace visible between them.
- The runner is decorative and should be kept away from hot cookware and open candle flames.
Instructions
Crochet Three Layered Sunflower Medallions
Use the same color order for all three flowers so the center line remains balanced.
- Center Round 1: With moss green, make a magic ring, ch 2 without counting it, work 12 dc into the ring, and join to the first dc. (12 sts)
- Round 2: Join rust brown, ch 2, work 2 dc in each of the twelve center stitches, and join. (24 sts)
- Round 3: Continue in rust and repeat [dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch] twelve times. Join and mark every third stitch to establish twelve sectors. (36 sts)
- Round 4: Join burnt orange behind the center and repeat [sc in next 3 stitches, ch 5] twelve times. Join to form twelve petal arches.
- Round 5: Work one pointed sunflower petal in each chain-5 arch. Join behind the first petal. (12 inner petals)
- Round 6: Join golden yellow behind the inner layer and make twelve chain-7 arches, one centered behind each orange petal.
- Round 7: Into each chain-7 arch work sc, hdc, 3 dc, 2 tr, ch 2, sl st in second chain, 2 tr, 3 dc, hdc, sc. Join. (12 outer petals)
- Ivory outline: Join ivory at an outer petal tip. Repeat [sc down the petal side, ch 3 between petals, sc up the next side, picot at the tip] around. Fasten off and block to 11 inches. Make three.
Join the Flowers and Build the Ivory Lace
The ivory mesh links the blooms while leaving the wooden table visible through the runner.
- Lay the three blocked flowers in one vertical line with about 2 inches between adjacent ivory petal points. Mark two facing points on each side of both gaps.
- For each of the two gaps, join ivory to a marked point, ch 7, sc to the opposite flower, ch 7, and sc back to the first flower. Repeat at the second marked pair to make two parallel bridges per gap.
- Join ivory at one end flower. Around the outside repeat [sc in the next solid ivory edge stitch, ch 5, skip one solid edge stitch] while crossing each side gap with three additional chain-5 arches. Join after circling all three flowers.
- Work a second lace round: in each chain-5 arch work sc, ch 7, sc. At both narrow ends work two extra arches so the tips extend into gentle points.
- Work a final stabilizing round of 5 dc, ch 2, 5 dc in every chain-7 arch. Join and fasten off. Block the linked flower-and-lace base to a straight center line before adding foliage.
Make Olive Leaves, Orange Leaves, Berries, and Acorns
Work the autumn embellishments separately and arrange them only after the lace base is blocked.
- Olive leaves, make 14: Ch 15. Starting in the second chain, work sl st, sc, hdc, 8 dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Rotate around the tip and mirror the stitches on the other side. Surface-slip-stitch down the center chain for a vein.
- Orange autumn leaves, make 8: Ch 13 for a center spine. Along each side work five lobes in increasing then decreasing heights: [sc, hdc, dc], [hdc, 2 dc, tr], [dc, 2 tr, dc], then mirror the first two lobe groups. Slip stitch back down the spine.
- Berry clusters, make 10: Make three burgundy berry bobbles on a short chain-4 stem. Gather each trio tightly and leave a sewing tail.
- Acorns, make 4: With tan, work 6 sc in a magic ring, increase to 12 sc, work two even rounds, stuff lightly with yarn scraps, decrease to 6, and close. Add a rust-brown cap of 6 hdc around the top and a chain-4 stem.
Arrange and Sew the Autumn Border
Keep the three flowers dominant and preserve irregular open-lace points around the edge.
- Pin three olive leaves and one orange leaf around the middle sunflower, then distribute the remaining leaves in alternating clusters around the top and bottom flowers.
- Place five berry clusters along each long side, tucking them between leaf bases while keeping individual bobbles visible.
- Position two acorns near the upper flower and two near the lower flower. Do not place acorns over the central sunflower petals.
- Sew each leaf through its center vein and solid ivory lace anchors. Sew berry stems and acorn caps firmly, leaving leaf lobes and flower petals raised. Remove pins and inspect the full outline before hiding tails.
Assembly and Shaping
The finished composition must show exactly three large sunflowers in a single center line. Keep the middle flower near the runner midpoint and the upper and lower flowers equally spaced. Foliage should form an irregular autumn border rather than a continuous solid band. Attach every applique to solid ivory stitches, never to an unsupported chain arch, and leave the pointed petals free.
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 center and petal tails into matching colors on the back of each medallion.
- Secure every applique tail through a solid lace anchor and reverse direction once before trimming.
- Mist the complete runner and pin the ivory arches open while lifting the sunflower petals and leaf tips.
- Dry completely, remove the pins, and tug-test both flower joins, all four acorns, and every berry cluster.
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
- Photograph the pinned foliage arrangement before sewing so it can be restored if pieces shift.
- Use cotton with clear stitch definition for the layered petals and open mesh.
- If the lace cups, enlarge the chain arches rather than stretching the flowers.
- Keep burgundy berries grouped in threes and use rust only in small accents so the golden sunflowers stay dominant.
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 make a shorter sunflower runner?
Yes. Use two flower medallions, one pair of joins, ten olive leaves, six orange leaves, six berry clusters, and two acorns.
Why does my lace frame ripple?
Check that every first-round arch uses the same chain-five span and that the extra side arches appear only across the two measured flower gaps.
Can I omit the acorns and berries?
Yes, but retain the olive and orange leaves so the three golden flowers still have the autumn botanical frame shown in the reference.
Conclusion
This sunflower lace crochet table runner combines three large layered blooms with an airy ivory framework, olive foliage, orange autumn leaves, burgundy berries, and tiny acorns. Careful motif counts and solid-stitch attachment points preserve the open lace and dimensional botanical character of the supplied inspiration.
Printable Crochet Pattern Card
Project: Sunflower Lace Crochet Table Runner
Skill level: Advanced Intermediate Hook: 3.5 mm Yarn: DK
Finished size: Approximately 14 by 48 inches after blocking
Card Materials
- About 560 yards warm-ivory DK cotton yarn
- About 250 yards golden-yellow DK cotton yarn
- About 170 yards burnt-orange DK cotton yarn
- About 120 yards rust-brown DK cotton yarn
- About 250 yards muted-olive DK cotton yarn
- About 80 yards burgundy DK cotton yarn
- Small amount of moss green and tan DK cotton for centers and acorns
- 3.5 mm hook, stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors, tape measure, blocking mats, and rustproof pins
Card Instructions
- Crochet Three Layered Sunflower Medallions: Make three matching 12-petal sunflowers from counted 12-, 24-, and 36-stitch centers, then add ivory outlines.
- Join the Flowers and Build the Ivory Lace: Join three flowers with paired chain bridges, then surround the strip with three measured rounds of open ivory lace.
- Make Olive Leaves, Orange Leaves, Berries, and Acorns: Make fourteen olive leaves, eight orange leaves, ten berry trios, and four small capped acorns.
- Arrange and Sew the Autumn Border: Balance foliage, ten berry clusters, and four acorns around the three flowers while keeping ivory lace visible.
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
