Bring a burst of sunshine to your table with this Crochet Sunflower Table Runner pattern! Featuring vibrant blooms set against a charming backdrop, this cheerful design is perfect for adding a touch of farmhouse flair or seasonal warmth to your home. Whether you’re dressing up your dining space for summer, creating a standout piece for a gathering, or simply love floral crochet, this pattern lets you stitch up a radiant runner that’s sure to brighten any room. 🌻🌞✨
Designed with creativity in mind, this pattern invites you to play with bold yellows, earthy greens, and textured stitches to make each sunflower pop. Add a lacy border for elegance or keep it rustic with classic edging—either way, your table will bloom with handmade charm. Whether you’re crafting it as a heartfelt gift or a joyful addition to your own decor, this Crochet Sunflower Table Runner is a fun and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade sunshine to every stitch! 🧶💖🌼
🌻 Crochet Sunflower Table Runner Pattern
Bring the joy of summer into your home with this radiant sunflower table runner. Featuring bold, three-dimensional sunflowers with lush green leaves arranged on a vintage-inspired mesh lace base, this design is perfect for brightening up a dining table, coffee table, or sideboard.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Combines flower and leaf motifs, mesh work, and decorative edging.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12″ x 36″ (30 cm x 90 cm), adjustable by adding or subtracting flower motifs.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight or DK cotton yarn in:
- Brown (center of sunflower)
- Golden yellow and orange (petals)
- Green (leaves and stems)
- Beige or cream (base mesh and border)
- Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Blocking tools (optional)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- tr – Treble Crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- FO – Fasten Off
🌻 Sunflower Motif (Make 6–8)
Center (Brown):
- MR, 10 sc (10)
- inc in each st (20)
- (1 sc, inc) x10 (30)
- (2 sc, inc) x10 (40)
FO and weave in tail.
Petals (Yellow/Orange, Work into round 4):
Repeat around the circle:
(ch 6, sl st in next st) – repeat 20 times
In each ch-6 loop: sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc
FO and weave in.
🌿 Leaves (Make 2–3 per flower)
With green:
- Ch 10
- sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc
- Continue on opposite side of chain in reverse to form leaf shape
- Optional: sl st around for clean edge
FO and leave long tail for sewing.
🌿 Stems
With green:
- Ch 15–20 (adjust length between sunflowers)
- sc in each chain
FO and sew straight beneath flowers to connect down the runner
🧵 Mesh Lace Base
With beige or cream:
- Ch a multiple of 6 + 3 to reach your desired width (approx. 45–60 chains)
- Row 1: dc in 6th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2, dc repeat to end
- Row 2–desired length: ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 2, repeat
FO and block if needed
🪡 Assembly
- Position sunflowers evenly spaced down center of mesh
- Stitch leaves and stems between each flower
- Attach all motifs securely using tapestry needle and matching yarn
- Optional: Add additional stems or leaves for fullness
🧶 Border Edging (Shell Trim)
With beige:
- Attach yarn in any corner, ch 1
- Skip 1 mesh sp, 5 dc in next sp (shell), skip 1, sl st – repeat around entire runner
- FO and weave in all ends
💡 Customization Ideas
- Add bees or butterflies for a whimsical touch
- Use pastels or fall colors for seasonal versions
- Shorten the mesh and use as a centerpiece mat or dresser scarf
This sunflower table runner is a joyful celebration of handmade charm. Perfect for brightening your table all year round! 🌻🧶
