Harvest Sunflower Row 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.
Handmade Gift
A beautiful keepsake — free forever. Read online or print at home.
About This Harvest Sunflower Row Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern
Sunshine down the length of your table — this Harvest Sunflower Row Table Runner lines up big, warm rust-and-orange sunflowers with rich brown centres along a crisp white lace band, linked by a trailing green vine with little leaves and orange berries, and finished with a pretty scalloped edge. It brings all the cheer of a late-summer field into early autumn and glows on a wood or white table.
The star is the layered sunflower: two rounds of pointed petals around a textured brown centre for a full, realistic bloom. The white lace body is quick and light, so the fun is in the flowers and the trailing vine that ties them together.
Starting rounds — magic ring and first increases
Why You'll Love This Pattern 💛
The two-layer sunflower gives a full, realistic bloom with lovely depth, and the brown popcorn centre adds real texture. White lace keeps the warm oranges looking crisp and fresh rather than heavy. The sunflowers are gorgeous standalone appliqués for bags, hats, and autumn wreaths.
Shaping with increases — building the body
Switch Things Up 🎨
Work the sunflowers in classic bright yellow for a summer version, or deep rust and bronze for late autumn. Add a few small buds along the vine for a more natural, growing look. Make one large sunflower as a centrepiece doily or cushion front.
Colour variations — personalise your make
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them 🔧
Stack the yellow and rust petal layers and sew only the bases so the tips lift; a light steam sets them standing.
Keep the brown centre flat (flat-circle rule) before adding petals; the popcorn round should sit on a flat disc, not a dome.
Keep ch-2 spaces even and block firmly.
Lay it in a relaxed wave and pin before sewing.
Assembly stage — pinning pieces before sewing
Materials Needed for Harvest Sunflower Row Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern
🧶YARN
DK cotton, ~150g, for the lace body and scalloped border.
DK cotton, ~70g, for the sunflower petals.
DK cotton, ~25g, for inner petals and buds.
~20g, for the sunflower centres.
~40g, for the vine and leaves.
🪝TOOLS & NOTIONS
4mm.
— Gauge:
one sunflower = ~13 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
Harvest Sunflower Row Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern — Full Pattern
🧶WHITE LACE BODY (worked flat)
🧶SCALLOPED BORDER (white)
🧶LAYERED SUNFLOWER (make 5)
🧶VINE, LEAVES & BERRIES
🧶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 Harvest Sunflower Row Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern — ready to gift or display
You Ask, We Answer ❓
Two staggered rounds of petals — shorter yellow ones in front, longer rust ones behind — plus a textured popcorn centre. Anchor only the petal bases so every tip stands free, and it reads as a real, dimensional bloom.
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.
