Method
Materials
- Cotton crochet yarn in beige/cream and dark brown
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers, if needed
Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- sc – Single Crochet
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- st – Stitch
- rep – Repeat
Formation
1. Large Round Motifs
The runner is made from several circular crochet pieces in different sizes.
Round 1:
Make a magic ring. Crochet 8 sc into the ring. Close with a sl st.
Round 2:
Ch 1. Work 2 sc in every stitch around. Join with a sl st.
Round 3:
Ch 1. 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the following stitch. Repeat around.
Round 4:
Continue increasing evenly around the circle.
Following Rounds:
Work in continuous or joined rounds, adding increases regularly so the piece remains flat. Continue until the circle reaches the required size.
Change to dark brown yarn for the final edging.
Edging Round:
Work 1 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st and fasten off.
Make several circles in different sizes, following the arrangement shown in the picture.
2. Small Upper Circle
Make a smaller circular motif using the same technique.
Work several rounds of sc/hdc to create a firm, flat circle. Finish with a dark-brown sc border.
This small circle is placed above the first large circle.
3. Flower Motifs
Make the flowers using cream yarn.
Round 1:
Make a magic ring and crochet 8 sc into it. Close with a sl st.
Round 2:
Ch 3, 2 dc into the ring, ch 3, sl st into the ring.
Repeat around to create the flower petals.
Round 3:
Work around the petals with sc to give them a neat, defined shape.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Make three or more flowers, depending on the desired length of the runner.
4. Crochet Leaves
Use dark-brown yarn.
Foundation:
Ch 10.
Starting in the second chain from the hook, work sc, hdc, dc, dc, dc, hdc, sc toward the end of the chain.
Work along the opposite side of the foundation chain in the same manner to form the other half of the leaf.
Add a central line of sl sts or sc through the middle of the leaf.
Fasten off.
Make several leaves in different positions around the flowers and circles.
Assembly
Arrange the circular motifs on a flat surface according to the desired shape.
Place the largest circles toward the center and the smaller circles toward the top and bottom.
Position the flowers between the circular motifs.
Arrange the brown leaves around the flowers and along the sides.
Join the pieces using either:
- Small invisible stitches with a yarn needle, or
- Slip stitches through the edges of neighboring motifs.
Make sure all motifs are securely connected and the runner remains flat.
Finishing
Carefully weave in all loose yarn ends.
Gently block the completed runner by placing it flat and adjusting each circle, flower, and leaf into its final shape.
Allow it to dry completely before using it.
The finished piece creates a natural floral table runner with cream circular motifs, brown borders, decorative flowers, and leaves.
Conclusion
This crochet table runner is a beautiful combination of round motifs, flowers, and leaves. The repeated circular design gives the piece a balanced appearance, while the contrasting cream and dark-brown colors create a warm and elegant finish. The size can easily be customized by adding or removing circular motifs and adjusting the number of flowers and leaves.