Sunflower & Dahlia Harvest Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern
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About This Sunflower & Dahlia Harvest Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern
This is autumn in full bloom: the Sunflower & Dahlia Harvest Table Runner is a lush column of big golden sunflowers and deep burgundy dahlias, scattered with little white daisies, green leaves, and rust accent leaves, all linked by a trailing vine. There is no plain fabric base — the whole runner is built from joined flowers and foliage, so it reads as a rich, overflowing harvest garland down the centre of the table.
It looks lavish, but every element is a simple, repeatable motif: layered sunflowers, layered dahlias, tiny daisies, and leaves. Make the pieces, lay them in a flowing line, and join them with a leafy vine for that gathered-from-the-garden look.
Starting rounds — magic ring and first increases
Why You'll Love This Pattern 💛
It looks like a gathered garden garland, lush and abundant, yet it is all simple flower and leaf motifs you can make a piece at a time. With no fabric base, it drapes and curves naturally down the table like real foliage. The sunflowers, dahlias and daisies all work beautifully on their own as brooches, wreath pieces, and gift toppers.
Shaping with increases — building the body
Switch Things Up 🎨
Lighten it with cream and soft yellow flowers for a summer-meadow version. Make it shorter — one sunflower and one dahlia — for a quick centrepiece or basket topper. Swap burgundy dahlias for deep orange for an all-warm autumn palette.
Colour variations — personalise your make
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them 🔧
Fill generously with extra leaves and little daisies; an abundant garland needs more small filler motifs than you expect.
Stack the petal layers and sew only through the bases so the tips lift; a light steam sets them standing.
Keep the central vine balanced and sew motifs evenly on both sides, then block the whole piece flat with pins.
Anchor each motif to the vine AND to its neighbours in a couple of spots so the runner holds together as one piece.
Assembly stage — pinning pieces before sewing
Materials Needed for Sunflower & Dahlia Harvest Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern
🧶YARN
DK cotton, ~50g, for the sunflowers.
DK cotton, ~50g, for the dahlias.
DK cotton, ~30g, for the small daisies and dahlia centres.
~15g, for the sunflower centres.
~60g, for leaves and the vine.
~20g, for the autumn accent leaves.
small amount, for daisy centres.
🪝TOOLS & NOTIONS
4mm.
— Gauge:
one large flower = ~15 cm
— Finished Size:
~90 x 28 cm (36 x 11 in)
— Yarn Weight:
DK Cotton
— Hook:
4mm
— Terms:
US Crochet Terminology
— Cost:
FREE ✓
Crochet Abbreviations
Sunflower & Dahlia Harvest Table Runner — Free Crochet Pattern — Full Pattern
🧶SUNFLOWER (make 2, layered)
🧶DAHLIA (burgundy, make 3, layered)
🧶SMALL DAISIES (white, make ~10)
🧶LEAVES & VINE
🧶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 Sunflower & Dahlia Harvest 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.
