Sunflower Table Runner

Sunflower Table Runner is the happy sunny decor piece that brightens up any room. You will find it easy to crochet using filet crochet technique that uses just chains and double crochet stitches to create the pretty images. Sunflower Table Runner is a part of my Nature design series.

WHAT IS FILET CROCHET?

Filet means ‘net’ or ‘mesh’ in French. Using just chains and double crochet stitches and following the image chart it’s easy to do. You will find the full Sunflower chart below in the written pattern section.

Filet crochet consists of two types of blocks or squares making up the grid: open blocks are made with two chains and one double crochet, and solid blocks are made with three double crochet stitches. The first block on each row starts with additional double crochet but from there it’s either ch2+dc (open) or dc3 (solid).

BLOCKING TABLE RUNNER

The table runner definitely needs blocking after you finish it. I usually make the piece wet, stretch it out on blocking mats and attach it with pins. I also spray some starch to give it extra firm shape. Let it dry completely before removing the pins.

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VIDEO TUTORIAL OF SUNFLOWER TABLE RUNNER

WRITTEN PATTERN OF SUNFLOWER TABLE RUNNER

If you prefer ad-free printable PDF pattern, you can get it on:

To crochet the Sunflower Table Runner I use Aunt Lydia’s thread size 10 (Golden Yellow = color A) and Golo’s crochet thread size 10 ( Army Green = color B) for the edge. Aunt Lydia’s thread ball has 350 yards and one ball is more than enough for the table runner.  Crochet hook is size 1.75 mm. My table runner measures about 18 inches long and 8.5 inches wide.

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
beg = beginning
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
tr = triple crochet

Pattern notes:
With asymmetrical pattern like the Sunflower you need to read the chart from right to left on each odd-numbered row (1,3,5,etc.) and from left to right on each even-numbered row (2,4,6,etc.).

• With color A ch 74.
• Row 1 = (read chart from right) dc in 8th ch from the hook (=beg open block), *ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, repeat from* (23 open blocks).
• Row 2 = (read chart from left) ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 8-ch (23 open blocks).
• Row 3 = repeat row 2
• Row 4 = ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from* and make 10 open blocks including beg open block, next 2 solid blocks = (dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc) twice, next 11 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
• Row 5 = ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from* and make 11 open blocks including beg open block, next 2 solid blocks = dc 1 in each next 6 dc, next 10 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.

• Row 6 = ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from* and make 10 open blocks including beg open block, next 4 solid blocks = dc 1 in each next 6 dc (=2 solid blocks), (dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc) twice (=2 solid blocks), next 9 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
• Row 7 = ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from* and make 7 open blocks including beg open block, next 6 solid blocks = (dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc) twice (=2 solid blocks), dc 1 in each next 12 dc (=4 solid blocks), next 10 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
• Row 8 = ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from* and make 8 open blocks including beg open block, next 5 solid blocks = (dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc) twice (=2 solid blocks), dc 1 in each next 9 dc (=3 solid blocks), next 1 open block = ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in next dc, next 3 solid blocks = dc 1 in each next 6 dc (=2 solid blocks), dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block) next 6 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
• Row 9 = ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from* and make 5 open blocks including beg open block, next 3 solid blocks = dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), dc 1 in each next 6 dc (=2 solid blocks), next 1 open block = ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in next dc, next 8 solid blocks = dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), dc 1 in each next 15 dc (=5 solid blocks), (dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc) twice (=2 solid blocks), next 6 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.
• Row 10 = ch 5 and turn, dc in next dc (=beg open block), *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from* and make 5 open blocks including beg open block, next 3 solid blocks = dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), dc 1 in each next 6 dc (=2 solid blocks), next 1 open block = ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in next dc, next 6 solid blocks = dc 1 in each next 15 dc (=5 solid blocks), dc 2 in next ch2-space, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), next 1 open block = ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in next dc, next 2 solid blocks = dc 1 in each next 6 dc, next 5 open blocks: *ch 2 and dc in next dc, repeat from*, finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch of beg 5-ch.

• Row 11 = (starting and finishing each row same way) 4 open blocks, 2 solid blocks, 1 open block, 3 solid blocks, 1 open block, 4 solid blocks, 1 open block, 3 solid blocks, 4 open blocks.
• Keep following the chart until 58 rows are completed.
• Fasten off, cut off color A.

• Edge round 1 = join color B with sc in upper right corner open block, sc 4 more in same block, sc 1 in each st, sc 1 in each ch-space, sc 5 in each corner space, sl st in 1st sc.
• Edge round 2 short side = sl st in next sc, ch 6 (counts as 1st tr and 2ch), tr in same st, ch 2, in next sc tr+ch2+tr+ch2+tr, ch 2, in next sc tr+ch2+tr (=beg corner), ch 2, *skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, skip 2 sc, in next sc tr+ch2+tr, ch 2, tr in next sc, ch 2, in next sc tr+ch2+tr, ch 2, repeat from*, 2nd corner = skip 2 sc, in next sc tr+ch2+tr, ch 2, in next sc tr+ch2+tr+ch2+tr, ch 2, in next sc tr+ch2+tr.
• Edge round 2 long side = skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, skip 2 sc, in next sc tr+ch2+tr, ch 2, tr in next sc, ch 2, in next sc tr+ch2+tr, ch 2, *skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, skip 2 sc, in next sc tr+ch2+tr, ch 2, tr in next sc, ch 2, in next sc tr+ch2+tr, ch 2, repeat from*. Before 3rd corner tr skip 1 sc (not 2).
• Repeat 3rd and 4th corner and 2nd short/long side, sl st in beg 4th ch.
• Edge round 3 = sl st in next ch2-space, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same ch-space, (ch 1, dc 2 in next ch2-space) twice, ch3-picot, dc 2 in next ch2-space, (ch+dc2 in next ch2-space), ch 2, sc in next sc, ch 2, *in next ch2-space (between 1st and 2nd tr) dc 2, ch 1, dc 2 in next ch2-space, ch3-picot, dc 2 in next ch2-space, ch, dc 2 in next ch2-space, ch 2, sc in next sc, ch 2, repeat from*. In each corner dc2 in ch2-space + ch + dc2 in ch2-space + ch + dc2 in ch2-space, ch3-picot, dc2 in ch2-space + ch + dc2 in ch2-space + ch + dc2 in ch2-space, then ch 2, sc in next sc, repeat from*, sl st in 3rd beg ch.
• Fasten off, cut off color B.
• Weave in all ends, block the table runner.

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If you enjoyed crocheting this table runner, check out my other table runner crochet patterns here.

HAPPY CROCHETING!

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