This lace medallion rose table runner is a romantic blush-and-white lace runner assembled from ten octagonal medallions, each centered with a dimensional dusty-rose flower and sage leaf accents, joined in a tapered lattice with delicate white picot points. The construction is designed specifically for the named project rather than adapted from a generic table-runner template.
Ten matching octagonal lace medallions are worked from the center outward, decorated with separate ten-petal roses and small sage leaf pairs, then joined in a symmetrical 1-2-2-2-2-1 layout with blush chain lattices before a continuous white picot edging finishes the runner.
Why You’ll Love This Project
The lace medallions, layered rose motifs, join-as-you-go lattice create a distinct table accent with clear checkpoints, practical drape, and strong handmade texture.
Materials
- Approximately 720 yards white sport-weight mercerized cotton yarn
- Approximately 360 yards blush-pink sport-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 180 yards dusty-rose sport-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 90 yards sage-green sport-weight cotton yarn
- Ten small cream pearl-style beads or embroidered French-knot centers
- Thirty locking stitch markers
- 2.75 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats and rustproof pins
Gauge, Measurements, and Planning
Make a generous swatch in the main stitch. The target gauge is one blocked lace medallion measures 6.5 inches across; change hook size if needed before beginning the full runner.
Make and wash a gauge swatch before beginning. Measure only after the swatch is completely dry. If the stitch width differs, change hook size rather than pulling the working yarn tighter. Keep a written count at the end of every section so the finished edges remain balanced and the assembly points line up.
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- BLO: back loop only
- yo: yarn over
Special stitch guidance: Standing cluster: begin a new color with a standing three-double-crochet cluster. Lace corner: work [dc, ch 3, dc] in the marked corner space. Picot point: chain 3 and slip stitch in the first chain. Join-as-you-go arch: chain 2, slip stitch into the corresponding arch on the neighboring motif, then chain 2.
Before You Begin
- Maintain the stated 12-stitch construction count at every checkpoint.
- Beginning chains count only where explicitly stated.
- Block components before final assembly or border work.
- Use US crochet terminology throughout.
Instructions
Crochet Ten Octagonal Lace Medallions
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Motif Round 1: With white, make a magic ring and work 12 sc into it. Join. (12 sts)
- Round 2: Work twelve 3-dc clusters separated by ch 2, anchoring one cluster in each stitch. (12 clusters, 12 spaces)
- Rounds 3–5: Alternate white shell groups and blush chain arches, marking eight evenly spaced corner points.
- Rounds 6–8: Shape the octagon with a lace corner in every marked space and finish each outer arch with a picot point. Block each motif to 6.5 inches across. Make ten.
Make Ten Layered Rose Centers
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- With dusty rose, work 10 sc into a magic ring and join. (10 sts)
- Round 2: Work ten curled inner petals, each formed with sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc around a chain-5 loop.
- Round 3: Work ten broader outer petals behind the first layer, shaping each with hdc, 5 dc, hdc.
- Add one cream bead or embroidered French-knot center, then sew one rose to the center of every medallion.
Add Sage Leaf Accents
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- For each medallion, ch 7 with sage and work sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc along one side of the chain.
- Rotate and mirror the same stitches along the opposite side to complete one small leaf.
- Make twenty leaves total and sew one balanced pair beneath each rose without covering the lace arches.
Join the Tapered Runner and Edge It
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Arrange the medallions in a centered 1-2-2-2-2-1 layout with rose petals facing consistently upward.
- Join touching blush arches as you work a chain lattice, keeping every gap equal and every motif flat.
- With white, work one continuous outer round of chain-5 arches around the complete silhouette.
- Finish alternate arches with picot points and block the runner to 15 by 50 inches.
Assembly and Shaping
Follow the project-specific assembly sequence for joined lace rose medallion runner. Pin or mark every component before joining and keep the layout centered inside the border.
Lay every component on a flat surface before joining. Match the marked centers first, then divide each remaining edge into equal sections. Work through both layers with consistent tension and pause after each section to check that the fabric lies flat. This measured approach prevents twisting and keeps decorative details facing the intended direction.
Finishing
- Weave every tail through matching stitches and reverse direction once.
- Inspect all joins, motif anchors, and border corners.
- Block to 15 inches wide by 50 inches long.
- Allow the runner to dry completely before styling.
For a polished result, weave each tail through several same-color stitches, reverse direction once, and trim only after the fabric has been gently stretched. Block to the listed dimensions without flattening textured stitches. Inspect joins, borders, straps, and decorative pieces before the project is used or gifted.
Helpful Tips
- Use locking markers at every construction checkpoint.
- Record row and motif counts as you work.
- Keep joins and color changes relaxed enough to lie flat.
- Photograph the complete layout before final assembly.
Good lighting and a contrasting stitch marker make counting much easier. If a section looks uneven, compare the current count with the previous checkpoint before continuing. Fixing one missed stitch early is faster than compensating later, and it preserves the measurements used by the assembly instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I omit the beads?
Yes. Use a cream French knot or a tight padded satin stitch for a completely yarn-based flower center.
Can I make the runner shorter?
Yes. Remove one two-medallion section from the middle while preserving the single-medallion ends.
How do I keep the join-as-you-go lattice even?
Block every medallion to the same template and pin the full layout before joining the first pair of arches.
Conclusion
The finished lace medallion rose table runner showcases lace medallions, layered rose motifs, join-as-you-go lattice in a construction that matches the project from foundation through border.
Printable Crochet Pattern Card
Project: Lace Medallion Rose Table Runner
Skill level: Intermediate Hook: 2.75 mm Yarn: Sport
Finished size: Approximately 15 inches wide by 50 inches long
Card Materials
- Approximately 720 yards white sport-weight mercerized cotton yarn
- Approximately 360 yards blush-pink sport-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 180 yards dusty-rose sport-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 90 yards sage-green sport-weight cotton yarn
- Ten small cream pearl-style beads or embroidered French-knot centers
- Thirty locking stitch markers
- 2.75 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats and rustproof pins
Card Instructions
- Crochet Ten Octagonal Lace Medallions: Motif Round 1: With white, make a magic ring and work 12 sc into it. Join. (12 sts) Round 2: Work twelve 3-dc clusters separated by ch 2, anchoring one cluster in each stitch. (12 clusters, 12 spaces) Rounds 3–5: Alternate white shell groups and blush chain arches, marking eight evenly spaced corner points. Rounds 6–8: Shape the octagon with
- Make Ten Layered Rose Centers: With dusty rose, work 10 sc into a magic ring and join. (10 sts) Round 2: Work ten curled inner petals, each formed with sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc around a chain-5 loop. Round 3: Work ten broader outer petals behind the first layer, shaping each with hdc, 5 dc, hdc. Add one cream bead or embroidered French-knot center, then sew one rose to the center of every m
- Add Sage Leaf Accents: For each medallion, ch 7 with sage and work sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc along one side of the chain. Rotate and mirror the same stitches along the opposite side to complete one small leaf. Make twenty leaves total and sew one balanced pair beneath each rose without covering the lace arches.
- Join the Tapered Runner and Edge It: Arrange the medallions in a centered 1-2-2-2-2-1 layout with rose petals facing consistently upward. Join touching blush arches as you work a chain lattice, keeping every gap equal and every motif flat. With white, work one continuous outer round of chain-5 arches around the complete silhouette. Finish alternate arches with picot points and block the runner
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
