This crochet pattern and video tutorial shows how to crochet the Delilah Table Runner, a pretty and whimsical floral table runner that is worked by joining floral motifs together as you go, and then adding in leaves after. The half leaves along the sides, top and bottom and border are optional. At only 12 yards of yarn per flower and 4 yards per full leaf, this is a great project for scraps of yarn!
It is the perfect piece to add to your dining table, kitchen island, entryway table, desk or over a chest!
Table sizes and shapes vary so much, it’s hard to have just one average size that works for everything, but I will say that my favorite size table runner is about 15″ wide by 45″ long, and I love it on my rectangle table that seats 6 as well as my entryway tables, desk and chest. You will find instructions for creating a table runner specifically to this size, and then if you want to go a bit further, I’ll include more details and sizing options for other table sizes that you’ll find in the FAQ section at the end of the PDF.
You’re also going to find instructions and measurements for both Lily Sugar n Cream and WeCrochet Dishie, since they both work up a little different from each other. Gauge is not essential for this project and with the flowers joined as you go, it’s so easy to measure as you go, and stop at the size that you like the best, which means you can easily change up the yarn weight to use whatever you have in your stash!
My original runner was designed in one size without half leaves along the edges or a border, but I recently received a request for additional details to add these things to the table runner, and in working on this update, I’ve added a video tutorial, details for working the additional sizes and a table runner FAQ section - this is now the ultimate table runner guide!
This floral motif has been one of absolute favorite little things! I have used to create so many fun crochet patterns:
- Delilah Triangle Shawl: https://www.etsy.com/listing/596678579/crochet-pattern-sunflower-shawl-crochet
- Delilah Table Runner: https://www.etsy.com/listing/812092323/table-runner-crochet-pattern-lilys
- Delilah Wall Hanging: https://www.etsy.com/listing/802682936/wall-hanging-crochet-pattern-lilys
- Delilah Mug Rug: https://www.etsy.com/listing/997772532/mug-rug-crochet-pattern-doily-crochet
- Delilah Gift Card Holder: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1015643473/gift-card-holder-crochet-pattern-flower
- Delilah Rectangle Doily: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1005735302/mug-rug-crochet-pattern-doily-crochet
- Delilah Coin Purse: https://www.etsy.com/listing/809362021/coin-purse-crochet-pattern-easy-floral
- Delilah Hoop Earrings: https://www.etsy.com/listing/779501861/crochet-pattern-floral-hoop-earrings
Materials:
- Worsted Weight Yarn – that’s 12 Yards per Flower, and 4 Yards per Full Leaf. In my original table runner, I did not add half leaves or a border. I used 560 Yards of Lily Sugar n Cream in total. That’s 235 Yards in (MC) Yellow for the flower centers, 205 Yards in (CB) Rose Pink, Mod Blue, White & Red for the petals, and 120 Yards in (CC) Hot Green for the Full Leaves. **Half leaves along edges and border will use additional yarn, and yardage required will vary for other sizes.
- H8/5mm Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Optional, Jewelry Pliers
Material Notes:
Yarn Alternatives to Lily Sugar n Cream: WeCrochet Dishie, Bernat’s Handicrafter, Lion Brand Re-Up Bonus Bundle
Cotton is a great durable, sturdy, absorbent fiber, but really, you can use any yarn to create this runner. The only thing I will stress is the purpose of your runner. As decoration, any yarn will work just fine. If you will be using this on a table that you will be eating and drinking on too, I recommend cotton or wool with no synthetic yarn (acrylic, polyamide, nylon…) within it. Why? Synthetic’s could melt if something hot were placed on top of, and don’t hold up as well to moisture.
Gauge is not essential for this project and with the flowers joined as you go, it’s so easy to measure as you go, and stop at the size that you like the best, which means you can easily change up the yarn weight to use whatever you have in your stash!
Jewelry pliers are an excellent tool to use to help weave in ends, as cotton yarn can be quite tough on the fingers when weaving in with just fingers and a tapestry needle.
Time Spent:
- Flowers: Just over 15 minutes each.
- Leaves: 5 minutes each.
- Entire Runner: Just over 14 hours.
Measurements:
- With Lily Sugar n Cream: 3 3/4″ wide by 4 1/4″
- With WeCrochet Dishie: 3 5/8″ wide by 4 1/8″
Gauge - Not Essential:
Measured in pattern around Round 2.
- With Lily Sugar n Cream: 2 5/8″
- With WeCrochet Dishie: 2 1/2″
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- DC - Double Crochet
- SC - Single Crochet
- HDC - Half Double Crochet
- TR - Treble (or Triple) Crochet
- DTR - Double Treble (or Quadruple) Crochet
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This is a 18 page PDF containing written instructions and 5 photos - the title image plus 4 collages/graphics (on 4 pages at the end of the PDF) showing the process and placement of working the join-as-you-go technique for the flowers and leaves.
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