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Golden Sunflower Olive Table Runner Pattern

Golden Sunflower Olive Table Runner Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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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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A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

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About This Golden Sunflower Olive Table Runner Pattern

This Golden Sunflower Olive Table Runner pattern recreates the photo-ready runner with four bold sunflower medallions linked together by delicate cream lacework and dotted with small cream blossoms and sculpted olive leaves. The sunflowers have a deep chocolate center and richly textured golden petals made with front-post and puff techniques. The lace joiner uses chain loops and picots to create airy negative space that makes the sunflowers pop.

Golden Sunflower Olive Table Runner Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern is written so you can make each sunflower medallion separately, add clusters of tiny blossoms and leaves, then join them into a long runner. Use cotton or cotton-blend worsted weight yarn for crisp stitch definition and good drape.

Why You'll Love This Golden Sunflower Olive Table Runner Pattern

I love this pattern because it brings a burst of sunny texture to the table while still feeling light and elegant. The dimensional petals and sculpted leaves create a realistic sunflower look that is so satisfying to crochet and assemble. I also enjoy that the motifs are modular — you can easily shorten or lengthen the runner by adding or removing medallions.

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Switch Things Up

I absolutely love how versatile this sunflower runner is — I often customize the color palette to match seasons. Swap the olive leaves for deep teal for a coastal look or use rust and mustard shades for autumn warmth.

I also enjoy experimenting with scale: use a bulkier yarn and larger hook to make a bolder runner, or use finer cotton for an intricate, lace-like centerpiece. You can make a single sunflower for a placemat or cluster four to make a round centerpiece — the structure is forgiving and fun to personalize.

If you want a more formal finish, sew the motifs onto a linen backing for stability. For a whimsical farmhouse look, add small wooden beads to the tiny cream flower centers — just be sure to secure them tightly.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers at the start of each round can make round counts drift; mark the beginning of rounds for consistent shape and sizing ✗ Not changing to a smaller hook for amigurumi-like tightness in the centers and petals will leave gaps; use slightly smaller hooks for dense areas ✗ Forgetting to block motifs before joining causes uneven joins; always lightly steam or wet block sunflower pieces into shape first ✗ Overstuffing leaves or petals (if using stuffing for rigidity) will distort edges; add minimal stuffing or none to keep flatness ✗ Joining motifs by single stitches without pinning first can create misaligned seams; pin and match points before sewing ✗ Using very loose tension for the lace join reduces definition; maintain consistent tension especially for chain loops and picots ✗ Changing yarn mid-round without securing tails will cause the color to pull loose; weave in ends as you go or secure with small knots inside the work

Golden Sunflower Olive Table Runner Pattern

Create a charming sunflower table runner made of four linked sunflower medallions, leafy accents and lacy cream connectors. This pattern features raised textured petals, a deep brown spiral center, delicate cream floral clusters and sculpted olive-green leaves. Finished runner lays flat on a farmhouse table and adds sunny, handmade charm to any room.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Golden Sunflower Olive Table Runner Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn (#4) approximately 150g in Golden Yellow (sunflower petals)
  • 02
    80-100g in Chocolate Brown (sunflower centers)
  • 03
    120g in Cream/Ivory (lace connectors and small flowers)
  • 04
    100-120g in Olive/Leaf Green (leaves and small green accents)
  • 05
    Small amounts (10-20g) of Tan/Beige for small flower centers or accents

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3.5mm (E) crochet hook for main work (or 3.25mm if you prefer tighter stitches)
  • 02
    3.0mm (D) crochet hook for fine details and tighter centers (optional)
  • 03
    Yarn needle for weaving ends and sewing motifs
  • 04
    Stitch markers (at least 6) to mark round starts and joining points
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Blocking mats and pins or a light steam iron for gentle blocking
  • 07
    Stitch counter or notepad to track rounds
  • 08
    Optional: small amounts of fiberfill if you want slightly raised petal bases
  • 09
    Optional: fabric glue for securing small embellishments (use sparingly)

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— Sunflower Center :

Round 1 :

With Chocolate Brown and a 3.0mm hook, make a mr. Work 6 sc into mr (6)

Round 2 :

Inc in each st around (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Info :

Switch to 3.5mm hook after Round 5 if you want the center to relax slightly for easier petal attachment. Keep tension firm so no holes show in brown center.

Round 6 :

1 sc in each st around (30)

Round 7 :

1 sc in each st around (30)

Round 8 :

1 sc in each st around (30)

Info :

At this point the center forms a sturdy disk. If you want a slightly domed center, work a round of hdc in next round instead of sc and stuff minimally with fiberfill placed under the next petal base.

Round 9 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 10 :

1 sc in each st around (36)

Round 11 :

1 sc in each st around (36)

Round 12 :

Sl st into next st and fasten off leaving long tail for sewing petals (36)

Info :

Make 4 centers total for a standard runner with four sunflowers. You can make fewer or more depending on runner length.

— Petal (Make 16 petals per sunflower) :

Round 1 :

Join Golden Yellow to the center disk at any base stitch with a sl st. Ch1, work 4 sc across a stitch base to create a short foundation for petal base, sl st into next center stitch to anchor (this forms a small anchoring loop). Repeat to make 16 anchors around center evenly spaced. (Anchors = 16)

Info :

Alternate method: mark 16 evenly spaced stitches on Round 10-11 of the center and join petals at those marks so petals are evenly distributed.

Petal Round 2 (work each petal separately) :

Starting at anchor, ch2 (does not count as st), (2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc) all in same anchor, ch1, sl st in top of same anchor to form a full petal. Fasten off and weave tail. Each petal = 1 puff-like fan (16 petals)

Info :

These are the basic petal shapes. For the textured raised look in the photo we create a second textured pass working into the back of petal bases below.

Petal Round 3 (texturing pass) :

Re-join Golden Yellow at base of petal with sl st, ch1, fpdc around the middle tr of the petal (work 5 fpdc across the petal to create a raised ridge), sl st to base to secure. Repeat for each petal (16 petals with 5 fpdc each)

Info :

Front post double crochets push the petal forward and create the sculpted look. Keep posts tight and consistent for a uniform row of petals.

Petal Round 4 (edge finish) :

With Golden Yellow ch1, sc evenly around the outside of each petal working approx 10 sc per petal edge to neaten and slightly flare the tip. Join with sl st and fasten off (approx 160 sc total around all petals fused in rounds)

Info :

Make sure petal edges lie flat and do not fold inward; use slightly larger hook or work more edge sc if petals appear tight.

Petal Round 5 :

Optional: For additional depth, work 1 round of (sc, inc) spaced around the base row where petals meet the center to gently lift petals outward. Work this only if your center is slightly concave (approx adds 16 sts total)

Info :

At the end of petals, weave in all tails and block each sunflower flat to set the petals in position before joining motifs.

— Small Daisy Cluster (Make small cream flowers and tiny green buds) :

Small Cream Flower A - Round 1 :

With Cream yarn and 3.0mm hook, mr, 6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

Inc in each st (12)

Round 3 :

Ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, *ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st; rep from * around to create 6 loops (6 loop petals)

Round 4 :

Work 5 dc into each loop from Round 3, sl st to base to finish (6 petal clusters). Fasten off leaving tail for sewing (6-petal flower)

Info :

Make many of these small cream flowers to sit around the lace joiner. In the photo clusters of 2-3 small flowers sit between sunflowers.

Small Cream Flower B (tiny ring) - Round 1 :

With Tan and Cream, mr, 8 sc in mr (8). Sl st and fasten off (tiny center for cream flowers). Use these to anchor cream petals if desired (8)

Info :

Make approx 24 small cream flowers total for the runner (estimate 6 between each sunflower motif) and about 12 tiny rings for extra texture.

— Leaf (Make 8 large leaves and 8 small round leaves) :

Large Leaf - Round 1 :

With Olive Green and 3.5mm hook, ch6. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next, 3 dc in last ch (turn to work other side of chain), dc in next, hdc in next, sc in last (symmetrical) — finish without turning to form leaf (12 sts including tips)

Large Leaf - Round 2 :

Ch1, sc around entire leaf working 2 sc in each tip stitch (approx 18 sc). Sl st and do not fasten off.

Large Leaf - Round 3 :

Work 3 rounds of (fpdc down center line) to create a raised vein: fold leaf slightly and work fpdc in the center stitch of each row or st to create a ridge (work 6 fpdc centered) then sl st and fasten off. Shape leaf by pulling fabric and blocking (leaf measures approx 7-8 cm)

Info :

Make 8 large leaves for the outer edges of the runner and 8 smaller circular leaves (made with 3.5mm: mr, 8 sc, 1 round sc) to place between small cream flowers.

Small Round Leaf (bud) - Round 1 :

With Olive Green, mr, 8 sc in mr (8). Round 2: 1 sc in each st (8). Fasten off and block to a small dome shape (8)

— Lace Joining Ring (Make 4 rings, one around each sunflower) :

Round 1 :

With Cream and 3.5mm hook, join at any petal base. Ch6, sl st into two petals over, ch6, sl st three petals over, continue working a ring of chain arches around petals by chaining 6 and anchoring to base stitches between petals with sl st until you have 16 arches (this creates a wide lace ring) (16 arches)

Round 2 :

Into each ch6 arch: (sc, ch4, sc) to form looped spokes; join with sl st between arches to the petal bases to secure loops. Fasten off (16 loop spokes).

Info :

The lace ring should sit behind the petals and create the airy circle seen in the photo. Adjust ch lengths (ch5-ch7) to fit your petal size.

Round 3 :

Re-join Cream at any central join point. Work picot clusters: *ch1, sc in loop base, ch3, sl st in 3rd ch (picot), sc; rep around to create decorative picots spaced between loops (approx 16-20 picots around).

Round 4 :

Between every two loop spokes work a small 3dc shell into the sl st join for a fuller lace edge (approx 16 shells). Fasten off and weave ends.

Info :

Make 4 Lace Joining Rings. These rings will be where you anchor the small cream flowers and small green buds to mimic the photo's clustered look.

— Decorative Small Motifs (Connectors, tiny rings and buds) :

Round 1 :

With Cream, ch6, join to make a small ring, into ring work 12 sc and join. Fasten off (small 12-sc ring). Make approx 8 of these per sunflower cluster.

Round 2 :

With Tan, make a tiny sl st circle of 6 sts to seat in the center of the cream rings (6). Sew or sl st into place so flowers have small tan centers as seen in the photo.

Info :

These clusters are purely decorative and help visually break up the lace and petals. Place them between petals and around lace joins as in the photo.

— Runner Assembly & Border :

Info :

Before joining, block all sunflowers, leaves and small flowers flat to shape. Lay out 4 sunflower medallions evenly spaced and pin lightly to a blocking board or flat surface to plan joins.

Assembly Round 1 :

Using Cream yarn and tapestry needle, sew Lace Ring to Lace Ring of adjacent sunflower by matching spoke points - use invisible ladder stitch between outermost spokes to join seams. Make sure spacing between sunflower centers is equal (approx 20-24 cm center-to-center depending on gauge).

Info :

Alternate method: you may join motifs with a slip-stitch join as you crochet the Lace Ring for a crocheted join. The sewn join gives a neater flat seam; choose your preference.

Assembly Round 2 :

Sew small cream flowers and tiny tan centers into the chain spaces between the lace rings, using short yarn tails to anchor snugly. Position 2-3 small cream flowers between sunflowers to replicate photo clusters (use approximately 6 small flowers between each pair).

Assembly Round 3 :

Attach large green leaves at outermost points of the runner (spaced top and bottom of each sunflower). Sew leaves to the lace ring base with whip stitch; reinforce at two points per leaf to keep stable. Attach small round green buds near each small cream flower cluster.

Assembly Round 4 :

Border finish: With Cream and 3.5mm hook, join at any lace outer point and work an edging round of (sc in next 2 sts, picot, sc in next 2 sts, sl st into adjacent loop) continuing around entire runner to give an airy scalloped finish. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Info :

Edge picots and small shells give the delicate look in the photo. If you prefer a sturdier runner, work an extra round of sc to reinforce the edge before picots.

Assembly Round 5 :

Final blocking: Pin runner into shape on a blocking board maintaining a gentle arc for leaves. Lightly steam-block or wet-block and allow to dry completely. This step sets the petals, lace and leaves flat and even.

Info :

Tails: Use a yarn needle to weave in all tails under stitches on the wrong side and trim close. Test joins by lifting and ensuring no stitches pull loose.

— Variation Rounds & Finishing Touches :

Variation 1 :

If you want a longer runner, add additional sunflower medallions by repeating every main motif and adjusting join spacing. Each additional sunflower adds approx 18-22 cm in length depending on gauge.

Variation 2 :

To make a round centerpiece instead of a runner, assemble four sunflowers in a 2x2 square and join using the same Lace Ring joins, adding leaves around the perimeter.

Info :

Care: Hand wash gently and lay flat to dry. Cotton will soften over time but keep good stitch definition if cared for gently.

Assembly Instructions

  • Block all sunflower medallions, leaves and small flowers flat before assembly. Pin pieces to a board to match the layout and spacing you want.
  • Attach Lace Ring to Lace Ring of adjacent sunflowers by aligning spoke points and sewing with invisible ladder stitch; work one seam at a time to keep spacing even.
  • Sew the small cream flowers into the chain spaces between lace rings, positioning them exactly as pinned. Secure with small neat stitches and weave ends inside the motif.
  • Attach large leaves to the outermost seam points of the runner; sew through the lace ring base and across the leaf base for stability, reinforcing with two passes.
  • Work the cream picot scalloped edge around the entire runner. Pin edge before crocheting to ensure consistent spacing and tension.
  • Weave in all tails carefully on the wrong side, trim close and, if desired, add a few securing stitches at high-stress points.
  • Final blocking: re-pin the assembled runner to perfect shape and lightly steam or wet-block. Allow to dry completely before use.
  • Optional: Add a few hand-stitched glass or wooden beads in the cream flower centers for an extra touch, securing with strong thread if used.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers consistently at the beginning of each round to avoid counting errors and maintain proper shaping
  • 💡Block every motif before assembly to ensure even joins and a flat finished runner
  • 💡Stuff leaves or petals only minimally if you choose to use fiberfill; the runner in the photo is essentially flat and not heavily stuffed
  • 💡For crisp definition use cotton or cotton-blend worsted yarn; acrylic will work but has different drape
  • 💡When changing colors, fasten off and weave tails as you go to avoid loose ends on the front of the work
  • 💡Pin pieces in position before final sewing to ensure symmetry and equal spacing
  • 💡Test the strength of sewn joins by gently tugging motifs after sewing; add extra securing stitches if necessary
  • 💡Work with consistent tension, especially on chain loops and picots to keep lace uniform

The Golden Sunflower Olive Table Runner brings a bright, textured focal point to any surface — a perfect mix of rustic charm and delicate lace. Each layered petal, tiny cream blossom and sculpted leaf adds depth and handmade personality. The modular construction makes it fun to create and easy to customize by adding more medallions or changing colors. 🧶🌻 Share your finished runner with pride — it's a piece that will brighten many mornings and dinners. Happy crocheting! 🌿

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FAQs

What is the finished size of this table runner?

Using worsted cotton with the specified hook and four sunflower medallions, the finished runner measures approximately 80-95 cm long and 22-26 cm wide. Actual size will vary with gauge and blocking.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes. Thicker yarn (bulky) will produce a larger, heavier runner and may require a larger hook; thinner yarn will make a smaller, more delicate runner. Adjust hook size to maintain fabric density and re-block motifs accordingly.

Do I need to block motifs before joining?

Absolutely. Blocking flattens petals, evens lace loops and makes joining much neater. Light steam-block or wet-block and allow to dry fully.

How much yarn will I need overall?

Approximately 450-550g total worsted cotton yarn across all colors (see Main Fabric section for color-specific estimates). Exact amounts depend on yarn brand and tension.

Can I shorten or lengthen the runner?

Yes! The design is modular. Add or remove sunflower medallions to adjust length. For a table centerpiece, 3 medallions work well; for a long runner add 5 or more.

Are safety precautions needed for small children?

This runner is decorative; small parts like beads are optional and not recommended if small children may handle it. Sew small motifs securely and avoid adding loose embellishments.

How do I prevent holes between the petal base and center?

Work petals into evenly spaced stitches on the center and use a slightly smaller hook for the center rounds to keep stitches dense. Weave tail ends neatly to hide joins.

Can I use this pattern as a wall hanging or pillow top?

Yes! The motifs can be arranged into square, circular or clustered layouts for pillows or wall hangings; simply sew motifs onto a backing fabric or attach to a pillow front.