Create an elegant, vintage-inspired floral lace table runner featuring layered roses, lacy circular medallions, delicate leaves and flowing vines. This pattern guides you through each motif and connector to assemble a beautiful runner with soft pastel hues and antique charm. The finished runner is perfect for a dining table center, sideboard or as a statement home accent.
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— Materials & Gauge :
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Use fine mercerized cotton or lace-weight thread with a 1.75–2.25mm hook for a refined, flat lace look. Gauge is not critical — motifs are modular — but consistency of stitch size is essential for even joins.
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Blocking: wet-block each motif to the dimensions given in the assembly section for best results. Pin into shape with T-pins and allow to dry completely before joining.
— Circular Medallion (Make 4 — central round motifs) :
Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5 :
(3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
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Switch to a second, slightly contrasting warm cream or light mustard at the end of this round if you want subtle color rings in the medallion. Break and weave tail if changing color.
Round 6 :
(4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
Round 7 :
(5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
Round 8 :
(6 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (48)
Round 9 :
1 sc in each st around (48)
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Keep tension steady. This is the main flat disc; check for cupping — if fabric cups, relax tension slightly or add an extra even round before lacy edging.
Round 10 :
(7 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (54)
Round 11 :
1 sc in each st around (54)
Round 12 :
*ch3 (counts as dc), sk next st, 1 dc in next st; rep from * around, join with sl st to top of ch3 (27 dc clusters)
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Round 12 creates an open lacy texture. If using a second contrasting edge color, join color now with sl st behind motif to work the final scallop rows in accent color.
Round 13 :
In each dc cluster: (ch2, 3 dc, ch2, sl st in base) to form small scallop picots around (27 scallops)
Round 14 :
*sl st into space between scallops, ch5, sl st into same space to create a delicate loop; rep around. Fasten off and weave ends (27 loops)
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Block flat and shape the scallop edge to a 10–12cm diameter (adjust to desired size by adjusting thread/hook). Make 4 medallions total for runner placement.
— Scalloped Round Base (Make 4 — alternate rounds for medallion edges) :
Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5 :
1 sc in each st around (24)
Round 6 :
*sc, ch3, sk 1 st; rep around to create open spaces (24 ch-spaces)
Round 7 :
Into each ch-space: (3 dc, ch1, 3 dc) to create large scallops (24 scallops)
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Edge the scallops with a contrasting mustard slip-stitch ridge if you want the multi-colored scalloped edge seen in the photo. Make 4 of these and mix with medallions.
— Large Layered Rose (Make 4 — dimensional roses) :
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Each rose is worked as a tight center disc followed by several rounds of petal clusters; petals are layered from small inner petals to large outer petals. Use variegated peach yarn or change colors every few rounds for a gradient effect.
Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
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Keep center rounds tight to produce a small rosette center. Change to a slightly lighter peach on Round 4 to create dimensional color if desired.
Round 4 :
1 sc in each st around (18)
Round 5 :
*ch3, sl st into next st to create a looped foundation for inner petals; rep around (18 loops)
Round 6 :
Into each loop: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) — a small petal cluster. Fasten off inner color if changing (18 petals)
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Stagger petal placement so inner petals tuck under the next petal round. Use a hook one size smaller for the petal foundation to create a stable base.
Round 7 :
Work a second petal row behind the first: *sl st to base between two petals, ch4, sl st to form loop; rep around (18 loops)
Round 8 :
Into each loop: (sc, sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc, sc) to make a fuller petal. Fasten off and change to a slightly darker peach for depth if desired (18 large petals)
Round 9 :
Work a third row of petals offset between previous petals: ch5 loops secured with sl st between large petals (18 loops)
Round 10 :
Into each loop: (sc, hdc, dc2, hdc, sc) — making broad outer petals (18 outer petals)
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Fluff and shape petals with your fingers as you go. You may add an extra tiny bar of color (light taupe) in the petal base to simulate petal shading — work a slip-stitch ridge at the base before attaching outer petals.
Round 11 :
Optional: around the base of the outer petals work 1 sc in each st around the rose base to tidy up and create a stable sewing edge. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
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Each finished large rose will measure approximately 8–10cm across when blocked and petals are coaxed open. Make 4 for the runner, plus 2 as backups.
— Small Blossom (Make 8 — five-petal flowers and buds) :
Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2 :
*ch3, sl st into next st; rep around to make 6 loops (6 loops)
Round 3 :
Into each loop: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) to form 6 small petals. Fasten off and weave tails (6 petals)
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These are used as small cluster fillers. Work some in mustard for accent and some in peach to echo the roses.
Alternate Bud :
Make small bud shape by working Round1: 6 sc in mr; Round2: (1 sc, inc)x3 = 9; Round3: 1 sc around (9). Stuff lightly with tiny bit of cotton and close with 3 sc decs; leave tail for sewing.
— Leaf (Make 24 — varied sizes) :
Overview :
Leaves are worked flat in rows from base to tip and include surface ridges to mimic veins. Use sage green; add a darker green little ridge by working FLO or embroidering veins later.
Row 1 :
ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc (9 sts across foundation), turn
Row 2 :
ch1, sc across to the top of the leaf decreasing to shape: sc in first 2, dec, sc, hdc, sc, dec, sc, sc (9)
Row 3 :
Work a single row of sc across entire leaf to even the edge; ch1 turn (9)
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Work the opposite side by working sl st back down the underside along the chain foundation: sl st in 2nd ch and along to join the base, creating a pointed tip and small ridge at the center.
Row 4 :
With right side up, work surface slip stitches along center line to create vein: insert hook from front to back in center stitch, pull up loop, sl st into next stitch; rep 7 times to the tip
Row 5 :
Fasten off and block flat. For larger leaves: ch 15 and follow same shaping (13 sts across) — increase rows proportionately.
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Make 18 medium leaves and 6 larger leaves. After blocking, slightly curve edges by pinning under to mimic natural leaf shape.
— Small Curled Petal (Make 12 — accent petals) :
Round 1 :
ch6, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc; fasten off (5-stitch tapered petal)
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These are used to infill around roses and medallions to give the runner a profuse, lush look. Make 12 in mixed peach and mustard.
— Vine & Connector Motif (Make 6 long vines and connectors) :
Overview :
Vines are a combination of chain foundations, picot loops and short leaflets. Work long flexible vines that later join motifs together; each vine is crocheted in one long piece with periodic leaf attachments sewn on later.
Round 1 :
ch 120 (or desired vine length for spacing between two medallions); turn
Round 2 :
Working along chain: sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch3, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across to create alternating looped chain (approx 40 sc and 40 ch3 loops)
Round 3 :
Into each ch3 loop: sl st for a delicate picot effect on every other loop; into alternate loops work ch5 and sl st to form a larger connecting loop. Fasten off vine base.
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Vines should be flexible enough to curve in natural S-shapes. Make 6 vines of varying lengths (some 90–140 ch) to permit organic placement between groups of motifs.
Round 4 :
Optional: Work short slip-stitch edging along the vine backbone to give it a reinforced corded look. Join darker cream at vine base and sl st along the row of sc (approx 40 sl sts).
Round 5 :
Sew or crochet leaflets at desired intervals: sew medium leaves to the vine base at intervals of 8–12 sc. Attach small blossoms and curled petals near cluster points.
— Lacy Background Motif (Make 10 — connecting filigree pieces) :
Round 1 :
8 sc in magic ring (8)
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (24)
Round 4 :
ch4, sl st into next st; *ch4, sl st into next st; rep around to make 24 ch4 loops
Round 5 :
Into every third ch4 loop: (sc, ch3, sc) to make small three-lobed clusters. Fasten off and block into small lace discs (24 small lobes)
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These small filigree motifs are used to fill negative spaces and to provide additional points for sewing small blossoms and buds.
— Joining Motifs & Final Edge (Runner-wide rounds) :
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Arrange your motifs on a padded blocking board or flat table following the photo layout: alternating medallions and large roses, connected by vines and filigree. Pin everything in place carefully before joining.
Step :
Place one long vine along the runner center, then position medallions and roses alternating along the spine. Use the filigree motifs to fill gaps between leaves and petals.
Join Method A (Crocheted join) :
With cream yarn and smallest hook, sr (sl st) into the loop at motif edge and into vine loop simultaneously (join as you go) working sl st joins every 3–5 stitches to leave an airy connection.
Join Method B (Sewing) :
Using a yarn needle and matching thread, whip stitch through the picot and scallop loops, pulling just snug enough to hold but not distort shape.
Final Edge Round 1 :
Once all motifs are joined, work a continuous edging around the runner perimeter: sc evenly around all outer edges (count will vary; aim for consistent spacing — typically 1 sc per 5–6mm). Use ch3 picots at curved points to match scallops.
Final Edge Round 2 :
In edge spaces: (sc, ch3, sc) to create small scallops; finish with one round of sl st to refine edge. Fasten off and weave all ends.
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Weave in tails carefully into backside of motifs. Block entire assembled runner again to flatten joins and refine scallops. Allow to dry fully before using.
— Decorative Embroidery & Veining :
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Using darker sage and a yarn needle, add satin-stitch veins to each leaf by sewing one central vein and short lateral veins. Use a fine running stitch on petal bases for added realism.
Optional :
Stitch tiny French knots in mustard thread at cluster centers to suggest stamens in small blossoms. Use at most two knots per blossom for subtlety.
— Blocking & Finishing :
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Pin the runner flat on a blocking board. Use steam or wet-blocking depending on yarn choice. Pull scallops and petals into shape and pin generously — the layered petals will benefit from gentle shaping during drying.
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Trim any stray fibers and secure all loose ends by weaving them into nearby stitches. If any motifs shift, re-pin and hand-stitch as needed to maintain the composition.
This vintage floral lace runner is a celebration of delicate crochet techniques and thoughtful assembly — a true heirloom to decorate the table. Each motif is an opportunity to practice petal shaping, lacy joins and tasteful color blending. Blocking and careful finishing are what turn these pieces into a cohesive, elegant runner you’ll be proud to display. 🌸🧵✨
