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Burgundy And Cream Floral Motif Table Runner Pattern

Burgundy And Cream Floral Motif Table Runner Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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About This Burgundy And Cream Floral Motif Table Runner Pattern

This pattern recreates the pictured burgundy-and-cream floral motif table runner made of five linked floral motifs. Each motif features a small tan center, a bold burgundy 8-petal flower, and an open cream lacy frame with burgundy scalloped edging. The motifs are joined along their edges to form a long runner and finished with extra scallops and small decorative petals between motifs. The finished runner has a delicate vintage look yet feels sturdy enough for everyday display.

Burgundy And Cream Floral Motif Table Runner Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The repeat-motif construction makes it easy to adjust the runner length by adding or removing motifs. Strategic color changes highlight the flower centers and scalloped edges for a refined contrast that stands out on neutral furniture.

Why You'll Love This Burgundy And Cream Floral Motif Table Runner Pattern

I love this runner because it pairs classic floral crochet motifs with strong color contrast — the burgundy petals really pop against the cream openwork. The scalloped border and small leaf-like accents give it a hand-finished charm that I find irresistible. It feels elegant on a dining table but is playful enough to make for a lovely gift.

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Switch Things Up

I absolutely loved how the strong burgundy petals pop against the soft cream lacy frame when I first studied this runner — it's such a striking contrast. I often change the tan center to a soft grey or pale gold to add a subtle modern twist while keeping the vintage vibe.

I also enjoy customizing the number of motifs: add two more motifs for an extended table or make a smaller three-motif runner for a side table. Try substituting navy for burgundy or a dusty rose for a softer palette. You can also make the scallop edging in cream and the lacy body in a muted color for a reversed look.

For a seasonal version, swap burgundy for pumpkins orange and add tiny embroidered green leaves on the cream rounds. The construction is forgiving, so small proportion changes like using a 3.5mm hook for tighter petals or a 4.5mm for airier lace will yield delightful variations.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers on the start of motif rounds causes misaligned shells and irregular shapes; always mark your starting stitch. ✗ Not weaving in ends as you change colors can leave long tails that get caught; fasten off and weave each color change neatly. ✗ Carrying yarn too loosely across open lacy rounds creates visible floats; cut and rejoin yarn at color changes if needed. ✗ Using a hook significantly larger than recommended will create floppy openwork and visible gaps; maintain recommended tension. ✗ Joining motifs without pinning can produce uneven connections; pin each motif before sewing or crocheting joins. ✗ Overstuffing the scallop edges with too much blocking tension will distort petals; block gently for best shape.

Burgundy And Cream Floral Motif Table Runner Pattern

A vintage-inspired table runner made from linked floral crochet motifs in rich burgundy and warm cream tones. Features bold eight-petal flowers, lacy openwork rounds and a scalloped edge to create an elegant, elongated runner. Perfect for dining tables, sideboards or dresser tops, this runner combines classic motifs and modern color blocking for a timeless look. Clear step-by-step instructions and helpful tips make it an approachable intermediate project.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Burgundy And Cream Floral Motif Table Runner Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight cotton yarn (#4), approximately 200-250g in burgundy (deep wine/red) for petals, scallops and joins
  • 02
    Worsted weight cotton yarn (#4), approximately 300-350g in cream (off-white) for lacy rounds and main body of motifs
  • 03
    Small amount (20-30g) in light tan or beige for motif centers
  • 04
    Optional small scrap (10-15g) in dark green if you choose to add embroidered leaves

— Tools Required

  • 01
    4.0mm (G) crochet hook for main work (or adjust for your gauge)
  • 02
    3.5mm (E) hook for slightly tighter stitch work on scallops (optional)
  • 03
    Yarn needle for weaving ends and sewing motifs together
  • 04
    Stitch markers (at least 6) to mark round starts and join points
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Blocking pins and blocking mat for finishing pieces
  • 07
    Tape measure or ruler
  • 08
    Optional: small sewing pins to align motifs for joining

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— Motif 1 :

Round 1 :

With tan color, make a magic ring. Ch1, work 8 sc into ring. Pull tight. (8)

Round 2 :

Change to burgundy in last loop of final sc. Ch2 (counts as hdc), 2 hdc in same st, *ch2, sk next sc, 3 hdc in next sc; rep from * around to create 8 small petal bases. Join with sl st to first hdc. (8 petals)

Info :

Petal bases are built on alternating base stitches; maintain even tension on ch2 loops to keep petals uniform. Place a stitch marker in the first petal base to mark round starts.

Round 3 :

Working into each petal base: sl st into ch2 space, *ch3, work 7 dc cluster into same ch2 sp (make cluster by working 7 partial dcs leaving final loops and finishing together), ch3, sl st into same ch2 sp to form a full petal; rep from * around for 8 full puff-style petals. Finish with sl st to join. (8 petals)

Info :

If unfamiliar with clustered petals, practice one petal before continuing. Count petal points visually; there should be 8 evenly spaced petals around the center.

Round 4 :

Fasten burgundy and change to cream. Sl st to space between petals. Ch3 (counts as dc), in same sp work 2 dc, *ch1, sk petal top and sl st to base between petals, ch1, in next space work 3 dc; rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch3. (8 shell groups of 3 dc)

Round 5 :

Ch4 (counts as tr), tr in same sp, *ch2, 3 tr in next shell (worked into center dc of shell), ch2, sl st into space behind petal; rep around to produce a ring of elongated loops. Join with sl st to first tr. (8 looped points)

Info :

Work tr stitches gently to avoid pulling petals upward; this round forms the inner lacy ring that visually separates flower and body.

Round 6 :

Ch1, sc evenly in each tr and ch space around to create a sturdy foundation for the next round. Count should equal 48 sc (approx). (48)

Round 7 :

Work in BLO. Ch3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in next 2 sts, *ch2, sk2, 3 dc cluster in next st (shell cluster), ch2, sk2, 3 dc across next 3 sts; rep around to form 8 larger shell groups. Join with sl st. (48 base sts structured into 8 shell clusters)

Info :

BLO here creates a subtle ridge that helps the lacy frame lay flat; use a stitch marker at first shell cluster to keep orientation consistent.

Round 8 :

Ch1, sc in each st and ch space around for one even round to tidy up shell bases. (48)

Round 9 :

Ch3, dc cluster patterns: *(3 dc, ch2, 3 dc) in ch2 spaces of previous round to create granny-style shell motifs, sk next set to maintain openwork; rep around producing 8 larger scalloped segments. Join. (8 large shells)

Info :

At this stage your motif should begin to look circular with eight defined scalloped segments. Keep tension even; measure across heart of motif to ensure it’s approximately 10-12cm across (gauge dependent).

Round 10 :

Change to cream if not already. Ch1, sc evenly across each shell and in dc spaces, placing 2 sc in top of each shell apex to stabilize the round. Estimated stitch count: 64 sc. (64)

Round 11 :

Ch4 (counts as tr), in each group of 8 consecutive stitches work: *(ch2, 5 tr cluster in next 8-st group), ch2, skip 2; rep around to make delicate openwork petals framing the center flower. Join with sl st. (8 clusters)

Round 12 :

Ch1, sc across all top loops and ch spaces from previous tr clusters, placing 2 sc in each ch2 space to maintain openness; expected count approx 72 sc. (72)

Info :

This is a good point to check block shape. Gently pin the motif flat to a mat to check for any twisting. Blocking after completing all motifs helps final alignment.

Round 13 :

Ch3, dc in next 2 sts, *ch3, skip 2, (dc, ch1, dc) in next st to create scallop arches across the face of motif; rep around producing 16 small arches. Join with sl st. (16 arches)

Round 14 :

In each arch work: sl st into arch, ch3, (7 dc cluster) into arch, ch3, sl st to close; rep around to create 16 small petal-like scallops. Finish and fasten off cream. (16 scallops)

Info :

Fasten off cream and weave in tail sufficiently. The motif body is now ready for burgundy scalloped edging. Keep the tail long if you plan to sew motifs together using the burgundy strand later.

Round 15 :

Join burgundy at a scallop base. Ch1, sc around scallop base and into adjacent chain spaces; at the top of each previously made small petal, work (sc, ch3, sc) to produce a decorative picot peak. Continue around and join. (16 decorative peaks)

Round 16 :

Ch3, (2 dc, ch2, 3 dc) in same sp at every other decorative peak to form deep scallops around motif edge. Slip stitch between scallops to anchor. Expected repeating scallops: 8. (8 deep scallops)

Info :

These deep scallops will be the visual seam line when joining motifs. Keep them consistent across motifs for a neat join. Use the same stitch orientation for every motif.

Round 17 :

Ch1, sc in each dc and ch space around, placing 3 sc across the center of each deep scallop to create a robust joining edge. Approx stitch count: 96 sc. (96)

Round 18 :

Working in the back loops only, ch1, sc in each BLO around to stabilize the edge and create a subtle ridge to sit on the table. (96)

Info :

Finish off motif 1 by weaving in ends. Block flat remembering the final shape must be round with eight large scallops. Repeat this motif to create a total of five motifs for the runner.

— Motif 2 :

Round 1 :

Repeat Rounds 1-18 from Motif 1 exactly to produce second motif. Ensure color changes and petal orientation mirror Motif 1. Make sure to leave a long tail (approx 20-25 cm) of burgundy before finishing Round 17 if you plan to join motifs by sewing. (Complete motif as per Motif 1)

Info :

When making motif 2, plan joins so petals and scallops align; placing motifs on a flat surface as you go helps visualize the final runner.

— Motif 3 :

Round 1 :

Repeat Rounds 1-18 from Motif 1 exactly to produce third motif. Match scallop spacing to Motif 1 and 2. (Complete motif as per Motif 1)

Info :

It helps to alternate center tan yarn tension slightly to keep centers identical—try to keep the same number of tug-offs on the magic ring for consistent center size.

— Motif 4 :

Round 1 :

Repeat Rounds 1-18 from Motif 1 exactly to produce fourth motif. (Complete motif as per Motif 1)

Info :

By motif four you should have consistent tension and shape. If one motif looks noticeably different, unravel and rework rather than forcing join.

— Motif 5 :

Round 1 :

Repeat Rounds 1-18 from Motif 1 exactly to produce fifth motif. (Complete motif as per Motif 1)

Info :

Make sure all five motifs are blocked and dry before joining; blocked motifs sit flat and join more easily and evenly.

— Joining Motifs :

Info :

Plan the layout: arrange the five motifs in a straight line with scallops facing outwards and burgundy peaks aligned. The runner pictured is five motifs long; add more for longer runner. Join using either whip stitch with matching yarn or crochet join-through-backs of scallop edges to create a seamless seam.

Join Method A - Slip Stitch Join (Crochet) :

Place two motifs with right sides together. Insert hook through corresponding deep scallop base on both motifs and join with burgundy: sl st through both loops, ch1, sl st again across the next 3 sts to sew across deep scallop base. Repeat across 4-6 points of contact between two motifs to secure them. Repeat for each seam between motifs. (Join points per seam: 8-10 depending on scallop points)

Info :

When slip stitching, work snugly but not tightly — you want the motifs to be connected securely but not to pucker or pull the scallops.

Join Method B - Mattress/Whip Stitch (Sewing) :

With burgundy yarn and a yarn needle, hold two motifs wrong sides together. Using the long tails left at Round 17, sew through the base of scallops securing corresponding stitches. Make sure to sew through the same number of loops on each motif for symmetry. Tie securely and weave in ends. (Sewing points per seam: 6-8)

Info :

Sewing gives greater control for shaping; use small, even stitches and keep them hidden on the underside when possible. Pin motifs in place before sewing for consistent alignment.

Round J1 :

Once all motifs are joined, using cream yarn work a single crochet round around the entire runner edge to tidy joins. Work evenly in each stitch and in any visible join lines to close gaps. Approx stitch count will vary; expect ~450-520 sc around the full runner depending on gauge. (approx 450-520)

Info :

This tidy-up round helps unify motifs visually. If gaps remain between joins, add extra sc to bridge holes, placing increases sparingly to maintain flatness.

Round J2 :

Change to burgundy. Work scalloped edging around runner edge: *(3 dc, ch2, 3 dc) in alternate spaces along the scalloped outer edge, sl st between scallops to anchor; rep around to create a unified scalloped border. Expected scallops around runner: approx 40-48 depending on motif joins.

Info :

Make sure outer scallops from each motif flow into the next; adjust spacing slightly at joins so scallops look continuous and even.

Round J3 :

Ch1, sc in each dc and ch space around the burgundy scallops. In the center of each deep scallop work (sc, ch3, sc) for decorative points if desired. Finish off and weave in ends. (approx 480-560 sc)

Info :

If you prefer a subtler edge, omit the decorative points and finish with a single round of sc in cream instead of burgundy. Make sure to weigh the runner to ensure even drying during blocking.

Round J4 - Decorative Petals Between Motifs :

To duplicate small burgundy petal clusters visible between motifs (small leaf-like accents), join burgundy at each interior join point and work: ch1, sc into join, ch3, work 5 dc cluster in same sp, ch3, sc into corresponding join point of adjacent motif. Repeat at each inner seam between motifs row to create small lovey petal clusters. (Clusters per join: 1-2)

Info :

These small petal clusters soften the seam and visually echo the main flower color; alternate them at every other seam for the same look as the photo.

Round J5 - Final Stabilizing Round :

Change to cream. Work one final round of sc across the entire runner, placing sc evenly and 2 sc in any place that needs extra body. Finish with sl st, fasten off and weave in all ends securely. (final approx 500 sc)

Info :

Leave long tails when finishing to weave through several rounds for greater security. Trim close after weaving through at least 4-5 cm of stitches.

— Blocking & Finishing :

Info :

Once assembled, steam or wet-block the runner on a blocking mat: pin all scallops evenly using blocking pins and apply gentle steam or damp blocking until dry. This opens lace spaces and sets the scalloped edge flat and even.

Final Care :

Hand wash gently in cool water. Reshape while damp and dry flat to preserve form. Cotton yarn will soften after washing; reblock if necessary.

Assembly Instructions

  • Arrange motifs face-up in desired order and pin to a flat surface to ensure even spacing before joining.
  • Use burgundy yarn tails left from motif edging to whip stitch or mattress stitch matching corresponding scallop bases together for a clean seam.
  • If crocheting joins, align motifs wrong sides together and slip stitch through corresponding scallop bases using burgundy yarn, working evenly across 6-10 contact points per seam.
  • After joining all motifs, work a single crochet tidy round across entire outer edge to even out join inconsistencies, placing extra sc where needed to flatten any ripples.
  • Add the burgundy scalloped border by crocheting (3 dc, ch2, 3 dc) in the designated spaces around the runner, adjusting stitch counts at motif joins to keep scallops consistent.
  • Sew the small burgundy petal clusters between motifs at interior seams for the decorative accent visible in the image, ensuring they sit flush and symmetrical.
  • Weave in all remaining ends by threading them across multiple rounds on the wrong side and trimming close to the fabric; secure with a knot if desired.
  • Block the entire runner to shape: pin scallops and petals into their final positions and allow to dry completely before removal for best stability.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers consistently at the beginning of each motif round and at key join points to avoid counting errors and maintain symmetry.
  • 💡Block each motif before assembly. Blocking ensures the motifs lie flat and join together smoothly without gaps or puckering.
  • 💡When switching colors, fasten off and weave in ends or carry colors only across small distances to avoid visible floats in the openwork.
  • 💡Work slightly looser in lacy rounds to allow the fabric to drape, but keep edging rounds firmer to maintain shape and prevent scallops from curling.
  • 💡Pin all motifs into final position before any sewing or crochet joining; minor alignment changes are much easier on pinned pieces.
  • 💡For an even runner, maintain consistent tension across all five motifs. If one motif is pulling smaller, dampen and reblock to match the others.
  • 💡Consider doing a test motif first to check gauge and final motif size; adjust hook size if your motif is too small or too large.
  • 💡Weave in color-change tails within the same color rounds where possible to keep the wrong side tidy and avoid bulk.

Completing this burgundy and cream floral motif table runner is such a satisfying finishing moment — seeing five delicate flowers linked together into a graceful runner is truly rewarding! Each scallop and petal adds personality and vintage charm to your table. The blocking step smooths everything into a polished heirloom-ready piece. 🧶💕 Whether you keep it for your own home or gift it to someone special, it will bring warmth and handcrafted elegance to any room. Happy stitching and enjoy the lovely results! 🌸

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FAQs

What is the finished size of this runner?

Using worsted cotton and the specified hook, the five-motif runner measures approximately 14-16 cm wide by 110-120 cm long. Gauge differences and additional framing will change exact measurements.

Can I make the runner longer or shorter?

Yes — simply add or remove motifs. Each additional motif adds approximately 20-24 cm to the length depending on gauge and blocking.

Can I use a different yarn weight?

You can use other yarn weights, but adjust your hook size accordingly. Thicker yarn will yield a larger, bulkier runner; thinner yarn will be finer and more lacy.

Should I block motifs before joining?

Absolutely. Blocking each motif first ensures even joins, reduces gaps and helps scallops align neatly when assembled.

Is it better to sew or crochet the joins?

Both methods work. Sewing (mattress/whip stitch) gives precise control and invisible seams; crocheted slip-stitch joins create a continuous, durable seam with less finishing.

How much yarn will I need?

Approximately 300-350g cream, 200-250g burgundy, and a small 20-30g tan for centers for a five-motif runner using worsted cotton. Yarn usage varies with gauge.

How do I prevent scallops from curling?

Work edging rounds slightly firmer (smaller hook if necessary) and block the finished runner. Strategic increases in the scallop base can flatten or accentuate them.

Can I wash the finished runner?

Hand wash gently in cool water and dry flat. Cotton yarn can be machine washed on gentle cycles but may require reshaping and reblocking.