Hello, fellow crocheters! Today, I’m so excited to share a project that truly captures the charm of a sun-drenched garden: the Lavender Sunflower Lattice Table Runner. This pattern creates a beautiful, intricate-looking piece that is surprisingly manageable thanks to its modular construction. I just adore how the vibrant butter yellow sunflowers pop against the soft, calming lavender background, with those little sage green leaves adding the perfect touch of contrast. It’s an heirloom piece that will brighten any table!
This table runner is perfect for those of you who want to try a multi-color project with joined motifs. While it’s rated intermediate due to joining separate pieces and some textured elements, if you can make a magic ring and work basic crochet stitches, you have all the skills you need. You’ll work individual sunflower motifs, then create separate lavender lattice blocks, and finally join everything together. Breaking it down into smaller parts makes it feel much less overwhelming, allowing you to crochet a flower or two during a lunch break and save the assembly for a longer crafting session.
The dimensional petals on each sunflower are truly special, worked in two rounds to create that raised, realistic look. The cocoa brown centers use half double crochet for a lovely texture, and those sage leaves peeking out from behind each flower add such a delightful finishing touch. The delicate shell and picot border ties everything together beautifully, giving the runner an airy, refined edge that feels wonderfully vintage.
Lavender Sunflower Lattice Table Runner Crochet Pattern
Materials
- Lavender cotton yarn: approximately 900 yards (main color for lattice background and edging)
- Butter yellow cotton yarn: approximately 150 yards (for sunflower petals)
- Cocoa brown cotton yarn: approximately 80 yards (for flower centers)
- Sage green cotton yarn: approximately 80 yards (for leaves and accents)
- Optional cream yarn: for joining details if desired
Finished Size
Approximately 14 x 48 inches (36 x 122 cm)
Yarn Information
Recommended yarn weight: Lightweight cotton yarn, sport or DK weight works best.
Hook and Tools
- 3.0 mm to 3.5 mm crochet hook (depending on personal tension)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sc — single crochet
- hdc — half double crochet
- dc — double crochet
- tr — treble crochet
- sl st — slip stitch
- sp — space
- sk — skip
- st — stitch
- picot — ch 3, sl st into first ch
Pattern Notes
- Gauge is not critical for this decorative runner. If your gauge is slightly off, your runner will simply be a bit larger or smaller than the stated dimensions. As long as your fabric feels nice and not too stiff or too loose, you are good to go.
- The runner is made in sections: create sunflower motifs, join motifs into a repeating lattice layout, add lavender chain arches between diamonds, and finish with a shell and picot edging.
- Keep your tension consistent across all your lattice blocks for easier joining.
Gauge
Approximately 18 double crochet (dc) stitches x 10 rows = 4 inches square.
Instructions
Step 1: Sunflower Motif
Each sunflower has three parts: the center, the petals, and the leaves. You will make multiple motifs depending on how long you want your runner.
Center
Using cocoa brown yarn:
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Crochet 12 dc into ring. Join with sl st. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2. Work 2 hdc in each stitch around. Join. Fasten off. (24 hdc)
Petals
Attach butter yellow yarn.
Round 3: Ch 3, in same stitch work 2 dc, ch 2, sl st into same stitch. Repeat around for 12 petals. (12 petals)
Round 4: For each petal space, work: (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc). Join and fasten off.
Leaves
Attach sage green yarn behind the flower.
Work small leaf shapes using: Ch 8, sl st back along chain, sc around base. Create four leaves around the flower, positioning them in the corner areas.
Step 2: Lavender Lattice Blocks
Using lavender yarn:
To Begin: Ch 36.
Row 1: Dc in fourth chain from hook. Dc across.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Dc in each stitch.
Row 3: Create diamond openings: Ch 3, skip 2 stitches, dc in next stitch. Repeat across.
Continue lattice rows until the block measures approximately 5 inches tall. Make enough blocks for the desired runner length. For the standard 48 inch runner, you will need several blocks.
Step 3: Joining the Runner
Arrange sunflower motifs diagonally between lavender lattice sections.
Join using lavender yarn:
- Place two pieces together.
- Work sc through both layers along connecting edges.
- At intersections, make chain spaces to preserve the open lattice appearance.
Repeat until the runner length is complete.
Step 4: Lavender Arch Details
Around each lattice diamond:
Attach lavender yarn. Work: (sc, ch 5, sc) around open spaces.
Repeat around all diamond sections to create the delicate woven appearance.
Step 5: Final Border
Round 1: Work sc evenly around the entire runner.
Round 2 (Shell edging): 5 dc in one stitch, skip 2 stitches, sc in next stitch. Repeat around.
Round 3 (Add picots): On every shell peak: ch 3, sl st into first chain. Continue until the entire border is finished.
Finishing Your Runner
- Weave in all yarn ends securely. Take your time here; cotton yarn can work loose over time, so weave each tail through at least 2 to 3 inches of stitches.
- Lightly block the runner on a flat surface. Pin the edges into shape and mist with water. Allow to dry completely.
Assembly
The runner is assembled by joining the individual sunflower motifs and lavender lattice blocks. Once the blocks are made, arrange them in your desired layout, placing sunflower motifs diagonally between the lattice sections. Use single crochet stitches to join the pieces along their connecting edges, working through both layers. At intersections, create chain spaces to maintain the open lattice look. After all sections are joined, add the lavender arch details around each lattice diamond and then the final shell and picot border.
Emma’s Tips
To ensure your table runner looks its best, pay special attention to a few key details. For the sunflower motifs, make sure to pull your magic ring tightly so the center doesn’t have a gap. When working the lattice blocks, counting your stitches at the end of each row, especially in the diamond opening rows, will help prevent errors. I find using stitch markers when joining pieces really helps keep everything aligned perfectly. And don’t skip blocking! It truly opens up the lattice pattern and helps your sunflowers lay beautifully flat and even. If you don’t have blocking mats, a clean towel on a flat surface works wonderfully.
Customization Ideas
- For a longer runner, simply add more sunflower motifs and lattice blocks.
- Change the main lavender color to ivory, sage, or dusty rose for a different seasonal feel.
- Consider crocheting some matching sunflower coasters to complement your runner!
- Use metallic thread accents for a festive holiday table.
- Create matching placemats by repeating individual lattice squares.
Care Instructions
- Hand wash gently in cool water.
- Lay flat to dry.
- Avoid harsh detergents to preserve cotton colors and stitch definition.
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