Hello, fellow crocheters! Today, I’m absolutely delighted to share a pattern for a project that has truly captured my heart: the Lavender Sunflower Lattice Runner. This piece is a beautiful blend of intricate design and manageable construction, making it a truly rewarding project.
What I adore most about this runner is how it combines individual motifs to create such an elegant, cohesive whole. The dimensional sunflower petals, with their raised, realistic look, pop beautifully against the soft lavender background, and those little sage green leaves are just the perfect touch of contrast. It might look intricate, but it’s broken down into smaller, achievable steps. If you’ve been wanting to try a multi-color project with joined motifs, or simply create a stunning heirloom piece for your home, this pattern is a wonderful one to tackle.
The pattern is rated intermediate, mainly because you’ll be joining separate pieces and working some textured elements. However, if you’re comfortable with a magic ring and basic crochet stitches, you have all the skills you need. You’ll create individual sunflower motifs, then separate lavender lattice blocks, and finally join everything together. This modular approach means you can crochet a flower or two during a short crafting session and save the assembly for when you have more time. The shell and picot border adds a refined, vintage feel, tying all the elements together beautifully.
Lavender Sunflower Lattice 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
The finished runner measures 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.
- The runner is constructed in sections: sunflower motifs, lavender lattice blocks, joining, lavender chain arches, and a final border.
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. 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 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 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. (34 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Dc in each stitch. (34 sts)
Row 3: Ch 3, skip 2 stitches, dc in next stitch. Repeat across. (11 dc, 11 ch-3 sps)
Continue lattice rows until the block measures approximately 5 inches tall. Make enough blocks for the desired runner length.
Step 3: Joining the Runner (using lavender yarn)
Arrange sunflower motifs diagonally between lavender lattice sections. Place two pieces together and 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 (using lavender yarn)
Around each lattice diamond: Attach lavender yarn. Work (sc, ch 5, sc) around open spaces. Repeat around all diamond sections.
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
Weave in all yarn ends securely. Lightly block the runner on a flat surface: pin the edges into shape and mist with water. Allow to dry completely.
Size Adjustments
- For a shorter runner, make fewer lattice blocks and sunflower motifs.
- For a longer runner, add more repeats of lattice blocks and sunflower motifs.
Olivia’s Tips
This runner is truly a labor of love, and a few simple tips can make your journey even more enjoyable. When working the sunflower motifs, remember to pull that starting tail of your magic ring snug to ensure the center stays tight and doesn’t leave a hole. For the lattice blocks, counting your stitches at the end of each row, especially the diamond opening rows, will save you a lot of headaches – it’s easy to lose track with all the skipping! When it comes to joining, don’t underestimate the power of stitch markers. They’ll help keep everything perfectly aligned before you start crocheting the pieces together. And finally, blocking is your best friend for this project! It really opens up the lattice pattern and helps those beautiful sunflowers lay flat. If you don’t have blocking mats, a clean towel on a flat surface works just as well. Happy crocheting!
Care Instructions: Hand wash gently in cool water. Lay flat to dry. Avoid harsh detergents to preserve cotton colors and stitch definition.