Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
How to crochet the Delilah Table Runner, which is a pretty and whimsical floral table runner that is worked by joining floral motifs together as you go, and then adding in leaves after. The half leaves along the sides, top and bottom and border are optional. At only 12 yards of yarn per flower and 4 yards per full leaf, this is a great project for scraps of yarn! It is the perfect piece to add to your dining table, kitchen island, entryway table, desk or over a chest!
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Gauge is not essential for this project and with the flowers joined as you go, it's so easy to measure as you go, and stop at the size that you like the best, which means you can easily change up the yarn weight to use whatever you have in your stash!
Table sizes and shapes vary so much, it’s hard to have just one average size that works for everything, but I will say that my favorite size table runner is about 15" wide by 45" long, and I love it on my rectangle table that seats 6 as well as my entryway tables and chest. You will find instructions for creating a table runner specifically to this size, and then if you want to go a bit further, I’ll include more details and sizing options for other table sizes.
I don’t want to overwhelm with a lot of sizes and measurements here, but if you would like to see average table sizes, I will provide that information in the blog post of the free written pattern: eyeloveknots.com/2020/05/lilys-floral-table-runner-free-crochet-pattern.html
EyeLoveKnots blog subscribers can download a free copy of the PDF anytime from the blog post.
This floral motif has been one of absolute favorite little things! I have used it to create so many fun free crochet patterns (video tutorials in the works for them). You can see some of these projects in the Intro of the video:
- Coasters (Video Tutorial): youtu.be/UwNqpgfYdh4
- Triangle Shawl: tinyurl.com/vt5a3km7
- Hoop Earrings: tinyurl.com/4uf2d6t8
- Wall Hanging: tinyurl.com/3wsz5z4t
- Mug Rug (Video Tutorial): youtu.be/PYrDwZPxbHw
- Gift Card Holder: tinyurl.com/mrxaeh6s
You'll need some Worsted Weight Yarn - that's 12 Yards per Flower, and 4 Yards per Full Leaf. In my original table runner, I did not add half leaves or a border. I used 560 Yards of Lily Sugar n Cream in total. That's 235 Yards in Yellow for the flower centers, 205 Yards in Rose Pink, Mod Blue, White & Red for the petals, and 120 Yards in Hot Green for the Full Leaves.
In the video, I'm using WeCrochet Dishie for my sample.
You'll also need a H8/5mm Crochet Hook, and a Tapestry Needle to weave in ends. If gauge is essential to you or you want to measure as you go, then you'll want to add a soft tape measure.
Material Notes:
I did use Lily Sugar n Cream for the original, but I really like using WeCrochet Dishie because it’s colorfast, which means the colors are set, plus cotton is more durable and absorbent.
The only thing I will stress is the purpose of your runner. Decoratively, any yarn will work. If you will be using this on a table that you will be eating and drinking on too, I recommend cotton or wool with no synthetic yarn (acrylic, polyamide...) within it. Why? Synthetic’s could melt if something hot were placed on top of, and don’t hold up as well to moisture.
Shop:
Lily Sugar n Cream: tinyurl.com/5n7524tv
WeCrochet Dishie: shrsl.com/39dmw
I love my ergonomic crochet hook I got from SiennasBowtique on Etsy. Here is the Koi Fish one I'm using in the video: tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
The total runner without the half leaves and border took me just over 14 hours - that's just over 15 minutes per flower, and 5 minutes per full leaf.
Flower Measurement:
Taken from the position of one petal at the top center and measured from tip of top petal to tip of bottom petal.
- Lily Sugar n Cream: 3 3/4″ wide by 4 1/4″
- WeCrochet Dishie: 3 5/8″ wide by 4 1/8″
Gauge:
Diameter taken after Round 2.
- Lily Sugar n Cream: 2 5/8″
- WeCrochet Dishie: 2 1/2″
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
07:02 How to Make a Slip Knot
07:38 How to Crochet a Chain
09:06 Round 1
11:48 Round 2
13:39 How to Change Yarn Colors
16:11 Gauge Check
16:32 Round 3 aka the Petals for 1st Flower
21:38 How to Weave in Ends
29:04 Round 3 for 2nd & Remaining Flowers in 1st Row
36:54 Recap Adding Flowers & How to Measure
39:21 How Many Flowers to Work for Width
40:11 Overview of Remaining Rows
41:38 Round 3 for 1st Flower of 2nd & Remaining Rows
44:00 Round 3 for 2nd & Remaining Flowers in 2nd & Remaining Rows
48:45 How Many Flowers to Work for Length
49:40 Overview of Leaves
50:09 Full Leaf for Center of Flowers
You can stop here if you want or continue on to add a border
54:48 Half Leaf on Right Side
57:41 Half Leaf on Left Side
01:00:04 Half Leaf on Top & Bottom
01:02:17 Border Top Side
01:07:32 Left Side
01:12:46 Bottom Side
01:15:00 Right Side
01:18:34 How to Add Additional Rounds to the Border
01:20:43 Finish Off
How to crochet the Delilah Table Runner, which is a pretty and whimsical floral table runner that is worked by joining floral motifs together as you go, and then adding in leaves after. The half leaves along the sides, top and bottom and border are optional. At only 12 yards of yarn per flower and 4 yards per full leaf, this is a great project for scraps of yarn! It is the perfect piece to add to your dining table, kitchen island, entryway table, desk or over a chest!
*This post contains affiliate links*
Gauge is not essential for this project and with the flowers joined as you go, it's so easy to measure as you go, and stop at the size that you like the best, which means you can easily change up the yarn weight to use whatever you have in your stash!
Table sizes and shapes vary so much, it’s hard to have just one average size that works for everything, but I will say that my favorite size table runner is about 15" wide by 45" long, and I love it on my rectangle table that seats 6 as well as my entryway tables and chest. You will find instructions for creating a table runner specifically to this size, and then if you want to go a bit further, I’ll include more details and sizing options for other table sizes.
I don’t want to overwhelm with a lot of sizes and measurements here, but if you would like to see average table sizes, I will provide that information in the blog post of the free written pattern: eyeloveknots.com/2020/05/lilys-floral-table-runner-free-crochet-pattern.html
EyeLoveKnots blog subscribers can download a free copy of the PDF anytime from the blog post.
This floral motif has been one of absolute favorite little things! I have used it to create so many fun free crochet patterns (video tutorials in the works for them). You can see some of these projects in the Intro of the video:
- Coasters (Video Tutorial): youtu.be/UwNqpgfYdh4
- Triangle Shawl: tinyurl.com/vt5a3km7
- Hoop Earrings: tinyurl.com/4uf2d6t8
- Wall Hanging: tinyurl.com/3wsz5z4t
- Mug Rug (Video Tutorial): youtu.be/PYrDwZPxbHw
- Gift Card Holder: tinyurl.com/mrxaeh6s
You'll need some Worsted Weight Yarn - that's 12 Yards per Flower, and 4 Yards per Full Leaf. In my original table runner, I did not add half leaves or a border. I used 560 Yards of Lily Sugar n Cream in total. That's 235 Yards in Yellow for the flower centers, 205 Yards in Rose Pink, Mod Blue, White & Red for the petals, and 120 Yards in Hot Green for the Full Leaves.
In the video, I'm using WeCrochet Dishie for my sample.
You'll also need a H8/5mm Crochet Hook, and a Tapestry Needle to weave in ends. If gauge is essential to you or you want to measure as you go, then you'll want to add a soft tape measure.
Material Notes:
I did use Lily Sugar n Cream for the original, but I really like using WeCrochet Dishie because it’s colorfast, which means the colors are set, plus cotton is more durable and absorbent.
The only thing I will stress is the purpose of your runner. Decoratively, any yarn will work. If you will be using this on a table that you will be eating and drinking on too, I recommend cotton or wool with no synthetic yarn (acrylic, polyamide...) within it. Why? Synthetic’s could melt if something hot were placed on top of, and don’t hold up as well to moisture.
Shop:
Lily Sugar n Cream: tinyurl.com/5n7524tv
WeCrochet Dishie: shrsl.com/39dmw
I love my ergonomic crochet hook I got from SiennasBowtique on Etsy. Here is the Koi Fish one I'm using in the video: tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
The total runner without the half leaves and border took me just over 14 hours - that's just over 15 minutes per flower, and 5 minutes per full leaf.
Flower Measurement:
Taken from the position of one petal at the top center and measured from tip of top petal to tip of bottom petal.
- Lily Sugar n Cream: 3 3/4″ wide by 4 1/4″
- WeCrochet Dishie: 3 5/8″ wide by 4 1/8″
Gauge:
Diameter taken after Round 2.
- Lily Sugar n Cream: 2 5/8″
- WeCrochet Dishie: 2 1/2″
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
07:02 How to Make a Slip Knot
07:38 How to Crochet a Chain
09:06 Round 1
11:48 Round 2
13:39 How to Change Yarn Colors
16:11 Gauge Check
16:32 Round 3 aka the Petals for 1st Flower
21:38 How to Weave in Ends
29:04 Round 3 for 2nd & Remaining Flowers in 1st Row
36:54 Recap Adding Flowers & How to Measure
39:21 How Many Flowers to Work for Width
40:11 Overview of Remaining Rows
41:38 Round 3 for 1st Flower of 2nd & Remaining Rows
44:00 Round 3 for 2nd & Remaining Flowers in 2nd & Remaining Rows
48:45 How Many Flowers to Work for Length
49:40 Overview of Leaves
50:09 Full Leaf for Center of Flowers
You can stop here if you want or continue on to add a border
54:48 Half Leaf on Right Side
57:41 Half Leaf on Left Side
01:00:04 Half Leaf on Top & Bottom
01:02:17 Border Top Side
01:07:32 Left Side
01:12:46 Bottom Side
01:15:00 Right Side
01:18:34 How to Add Additional Rounds to the Border
01:20:43 Finish Off
