Burgundy Rose Circle Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern
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Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques
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About This Burgundy Rose Circle Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern
Elegant and surprisingly simple, this Burgundy Rose Circle Table Runner is a row of solid crochet circles in rich burgundy and soft cream, overlapping down the table, with three dimensional roses and green leaves tucked where the circles meet. The clean, solid circles with a dainty picot edge feel modern and refined, while the 3D roses add a romantic, vintage touch.
It is a wonderful confidence-builder: the circles are pure single and double crochet in the round (no lace charts), and the roses are made from a single clever strip that curls into a bloom. A perfect first “fancy” runner.
Starting rounds — magic ring and first increases
Why You'll Love This Pattern 💛
The circles are pure, meditative increase-crochet — no charts, no lace — making this an ideal step up for an advancing beginner. The single-strip rose is a brilliant little trick: one row of petals that simply coils into a full bloom, and you will use it forever. Burgundy and cream is timeless and works year-round, not just for one season.
Shaping with increases — building the body
Switch Things Up 🎨
Swap burgundy for dusty blush or sage for a soft spring version, or deep green and gold for Christmas. Make the circles smaller and add more of them for a longer, more delicate chain. Use the roses alone as brooches, hair clips, or gift-wrap decorations.
Colour variations — personalise your make
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them 🔧
This is the classic flat-circle rule: add exactly 6 stitches per round, evenly spaced. Too few and it cups, too many and it ruffles. Count every round.
Keep tension firm as you coil, and stitch the base after every couple of turns rather than all at the end, so it cannot unravel.
Overlap them by the same amount each time and join at the exact point where edges meet; blocking the finished chain straightens it.
Do not pull the ch-3 picots tight — they should sit lightly on the edge. Work them at a relaxed tension.
Assembly stage — pinning pieces before sewing
Materials Needed for Burgundy Rose Circle Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern
🧶YARN
DK cotton, ~110g, for half the circles and the roses.
DK cotton, ~110g, for the other circles and all the picot edges.
DK cotton, ~25g, for the leaves.
🪝TOOLS & NOTIONS
4mm.
— Gauge:
one circle = ~22 cm
— Finished Size:
~85 x 24 cm (34 x 9.5 in)
— Yarn Weight:
DK Cotton
— Hook:
4mm
— Terms:
US Crochet Terminology
— Cost:
FREE ✓
Crochet Abbreviations
Burgundy Rose Circle Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern — Full Pattern
🧶SOLID CIRCLE (make 5, alternating burgundy and cream)
🧶ROSE (burgundy, make 3)
🧶LEAVES (olive, make 6)
🧶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 Burgundy Rose Circle Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern — ready to gift or display
You Ask, We Answer ❓
Yes — if you can single crochet, double crochet, and work a magic ring, you can make every part of this. The circles teach the flat-circle rule and the rose teaches a fun coil technique, both great foundational skills.
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.
