Autumn Harvest Doily Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern
Intermediate
For crocheters comfortable with the basics, ready to try new shaping and assembly techniques
Single-Day Project
A satisfying project you can complete in a single afternoon or evening.
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About This Autumn Harvest Doily Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern
Warm, rich, and full of fall colour, this Autumn Harvest Doily Table Runner is a tumbling chain of round spiderweb-lace doilies in pumpkin orange, rust, deep red, and golden mustard, dotted with little white daisies and scattered autumn leaves. Overlapping down the table in mixed sizes, it has a cosy, gathered, just-for-the-season feel that glows on a dark wood table.
Each doily is the same simple radiating lace worked in a different autumn shade, so you can stash-bust your way through a whole palette. Make them in a mix of sizes, overlap them in a loose line, and fill the gaps with daisies and leaves.
Starting rounds — magic ring and first increases
Why You'll Love This Pattern 💛
It is the perfect autumn stash-buster — the same easy doily in every warm shade you have, no two the same. Mixing sizes and colours gives that relaxed, tumbling, gathered look that feels cosy rather than fussy. Each doily works on its own as a coaster or mug rug, so you can make extras to match.
Shaping with increases — building the body
Switch Things Up 🎨
Work it in spring pastels or cool blues for a completely different season from the same pattern. Keep all the doilies the same size for a tidier, more uniform runner. Make just three or four doilies for a short centrepiece or a set of coasters.
Colour variations — personalise your make
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them 🔧
Follow the stitch counts and block each one firmly — lace doilies only lie flat and open once blocked.
Overlap the doilies deliberately and balance the colours along the line; a little planning keeps "tumbling" from becoming "cluttered".
Join them where their edges actually meet, and let smaller ones sit slightly over larger ones; block the whole piece at the end.
Sew fillers down in two or three spots each, not a single stitch, so they stay put with use.
Assembly stage — pinning pieces before sewing
Materials Needed for Autumn Harvest Doily Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern
🧶YARN
DK cotton, ~50g.
DK cotton, ~40g.
DK cotton, ~40g.
DK cotton, ~40g.
DK cotton, ~20g, for the little daisies.
small amounts, for the scattered leaves.
small amount, for daisy centres.
🪝TOOLS & NOTIONS
4mm.
— Gauge:
one doily = ~16-20 cm
— Finished Size:
~95 x 28 cm (38 x 11 in)
— Yarn Weight:
DK Cotton
— Hook:
4mm
— Terms:
US Crochet Terminology
— Cost:
FREE ✓
Crochet Abbreviations
Autumn Harvest Doily Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern — Full Pattern
🧶RADIATING LACE DOILY (make ~9 across the autumn colours, mixed sizes)
🧶SMALL DAISIES (white, make ~10)
🧶AUTUMN LEAVES (green + rust, make ~12)
🧶ASSEMBLY
Assembly & Finishing Tips
💡 Weaving in ends
Use a tapestry needle to weave each tail back and forth through at least 5–6 stitches in different directions. A tiny dot of washable glue on the final stitch before trimming adds extra security for toys used by children.
💡 Sewing pieces together
Pin each piece firmly to the body before sewing. Use mattress stitch for the most invisible join — insert the needle under the same yarn bar on alternating pieces and pull firmly. Knot securely at start and end, weave both tails deep into the body.
💡 Positioning safety eyes
Take time here — eye spacing determines the character's entire personality. Closer eyes look more intense; further apart looks more friendly and playful. Pin both positions and step back before snapping the backs on permanently. Once snapped, eyes cannot be moved without damaging the fabric.
💡 Blocking
Not required for amigurumi, but lightly steam-blocking any warped pieces will relax the fibres. Hold a steam iron a few centimetres away — never let it touch the stuffing or safety eyes directly.
💡 Care instructions
Handwash in cool water with mild detergent, press gently to remove excess water, lay flat to dry. Many acrylic yarns are machine washable on a gentle cycle in a laundry bag — always check your yarn label.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Use stitch markers at the start of every round — don't rely on memory to count.
- Work with consistent tension throughout. Gauge swatch before starting if in doubt.
- Fasten off leaving long tails for sewing — at least 30cm for each piece you'll need to attach.
- Pin and check positioning of all pieces before sewing any of them permanently.
Beginner's Guide to Amigurumi 🌱
Amigurumi (Japanese: ami = knitted/crocheted + nuigurumi = stuffed toy) is the craft of making small crocheted characters. You start with a magic ring, work in continuous spiral rounds of single crochet, and shape the piece through increases and decreases — no seams, no joins, no turning.
The magic ring creates a closable centre with no hole. Wrap yarn around two fingers, insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Work your first round into this ring, then pull the tail to close tight. Practise a few times — it becomes effortless quickly.
The invisible decrease — insert your hook through the front loop only of the first stitch, then the front loop only of the second stitch. Yarn over, pull through both loops, then yarn over again and pull through the remaining two. Working through front loops only makes the decrease blend into the fabric instead of leaving a bump.
Tension matters most. Amigurumi needs tight, firm tension so stuffing can't show through. If you can see white fiberfill peeking between your stitches, go down one hook size. The fabric should feel dense and firm — like a tightly woven canvas, not a loose net.
The finished Autumn Harvest Doily Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern — ready to gift or display
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Yes — you are welcome to sell finished handmade pieces you crochet from this pattern. Please credit Cozy Amigurumi as the pattern source when you share them online.
Please do — blocking is the single biggest difference between a piece that looks homemade and one that looks like an heirloom. Wet or steam block, pin to shape, and let it dry completely.
You can, but cotton blocks crisper and shows the lace detail far better. If you use acrylic, choose a firm one and steam block gently rather than wet block.
This pattern repeats in simple units, so just add or remove motifs/blocks until it fits your table. Keep the count even for a symmetrical look.
