Crochet a Stunning Sunflower & Lavender Lattice Table Runner

Hello, fellow crocheters! Today, I’m absolutely delighted to share a project that brings a touch of garden charm right into your home: the Lavender Sunflower Table Runner. This isn’t just any table runner; it’s a beautiful piece that combines vibrant sunflower motifs with a delicate lavender lattice background, all tied together with a lovely shell and picot border. It’s perfect for adding a handmade, heirloom feel to your dining table or sideboard.

What I love most about this pattern is how manageable it feels, even though the finished runner looks incredibly intricate. We’ll be working in sections—first the individual sunflowers, then the lavender lattice blocks, and finally, joining everything together. This modular approach makes it so easy to pick up and put down, perfect for fitting into busy schedules. Imagine crocheting a flower or two during a lunch break and then assembling everything during a relaxed evening!

The dimensional petals on each sunflower truly make this piece special; they pop beautifully against the soft lavender. And those little sage green leaves peeking out? They add such a lovely finishing touch. If you’ve been looking to try a multi-color project with joined motifs, this is a truly rewarding one to tackle. While it’s rated intermediate due to the joining and textured elements, if you can make a magic ring and work basic stitches, you have all the skills you need to create this stunning runner.

Lavender Sunflower 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

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

Finished Size

Approximately 14 x 48 inches (36 x 122 cm)

Gauge

Approximately 18 double crochet (dc) stitches x 10 rows = 4 inches square.

Note: Gauge is not critical for this decorative runner. If your gauge is slightly off, your runner will simply be a bit larger or smaller. As long as your fabric feels nice and not too stiff or too loose, you are good to go.

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

• The runner is constructed in sections: sunflower motifs, lavender lattice blocks, joining, lavender chain arches, and a final border.
• The pattern is rated intermediate, primarily due to joining multiple pieces and working textured elements.
• The length of the runner can be adjusted by adding or removing lattice repeats and sunflower motifs.

Instructions

Pattern Construction Overview:

1. Create sunflower motifs.
2. Create lavender lattice blocks.
3. Join motifs and lattice blocks into a repeating layout.
4. Add lavender chain arches between diamond openings.
5. Finish with shell and picot edging.

Step 1: Sunflower Motif

Each sunflower has three parts: the center, the petals, and the leaves. You will make multiple motifs depending on your desired runner length.

Center (Using cocoa brown yarn)

Round 1: Make a magic ring. Crochet 12 dc into ring. Join with sl st. (12 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2. Work 2 hdc in each stitch around. Join. Fasten off. (24 sts)

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. (12 dimensional petals)

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: Ch 3, turn. Skip 2 stitches, dc in next stitch. Repeat across.

Continue lattice rows until the block measures approximately 5 inches tall. Make enough blocks for your desired runner length. For a 48-inch runner, you will need several blocks, depending on the number of sunflower motifs you plan to feature.

Tip: Keep your tension consistent across all your lattice blocks to make joining easier.

Step 3: Joining the Runner

Arrange sunflower motifs diagonally between lavender lattice sections.

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. Take your time with this step, as the joining process creates the beautiful diamond lattice pattern.

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

1. Weave in all yarn ends securely. Cotton yarn can work loose, so weave each tail through at least 2 to 3 inches of stitches.
2. Lightly block the runner on a flat surface. Pin the edges into shape and mist with water. Allow to dry completely. Blocking opens up the lattice pattern and helps your sunflowers lay flat and even.

Care Instructions

• Hand wash gently in cool water.
• Lay flat to dry.
• Avoid harsh detergents to preserve cotton colors and stitch definition.

Size Adjustments

• Shorter runner: Make fewer lattice blocks and sunflower motifs.
• Longer runner: Add more repeats of lattice blocks and sunflower motifs.

Olivia’s Tips

This project is such a joy to watch come together! For those beautiful sunflower centers, make sure to pull your magic ring tail extra snug after Round 1 to prevent any holes. When you’re working on the lattice blocks, counting your stitches at the end of each row, especially in the diamond opening rows, will save you a lot of headaches later on. It’s easy to lose track with all the skipping, but a quick count keeps everything aligned. And when it comes to joining, don’t hesitate to use stitch markers! They’re your best friend for holding pieces in position and ensuring a beautiful, even connection. Finally, a good blocking session truly transforms this runner, making the lattice pattern pop and the sunflowers lay perfectly. If you don’t have blocking mats, a clean towel on a flat surface works wonderfully. Happy crocheting!