Sunburst Harvest Table Runner Free Pattern

Bring the Harvest Home: Crochet the Sunburst Table Runner

Imagine your dining table dressed in the warm, golden hues of an autumn orchard. With this free crochet pattern, you can create a stunning Sunburst Harvest Table Runner that captures the essence of the season. This intermediate-level project features a series of radiant sunburst medallions, each a textured work of art, joined together to form a heirloom-quality centerpiece. The rich palette of cream, burnt orange, golden yellow, and rust red will elevate any gathering, from a cozy family dinner to a festive Thanksgiving feast. Let's get started on crafting this beautiful, handmade treasure.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following materials to ensure a smooth and enjoyable crocheting experience. The gauge is crucial for achieving the correct size, so take a moment to check it before starting your first medallion.

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in 4 colors:
  • Cream (A) - for the center and joining
  • Burnt Orange (B) - for the first shell round and border
  • Golden Yellow (C) - for the second shell round
  • Rust Red (D) - for the final shell round
  Approximately 400g total.
• Crochet Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Gauge: First 4 rounds of sunburst medallion = 4 inches in diameter. Adjust hook size to achieve gauge.
• Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This table runner is constructed by crocheting 7 identical sunburst medallions, then joining them with a delicate mesh and finishing with a scalloped border. Follow the instructions carefully, and you'll have a gorgeous runner in no time.

Sunburst Medallion (Make 7)

Each medallion is worked in the round, starting from the center and building outward. Take your time with the first one to get the rhythm of the pattern.

Round 1: With Color A, make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring. Sl st to top of ch-3 to join. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in same st. 2 dc in each dc around. Sl st to join. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in next dc, *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join. (36 dc)

Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, *1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join. (48 dc). Fasten off Color A.

Round 5: Join Color B in any dc. Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 3, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc* repeat from * to * around, ending with ch 3, sl st to first sc. (16 ch-3 spaces)

Round 6: Sl st into first ch-3 space. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, ch 2, 3 dc in same space. *In next ch-3 space: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc* repeat from * to * around. Sl st to top of ch-3. (16 shell clusters). Fasten off Color B.

Round 7: Join Color C in any ch-2 space. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, ch 2, 3 dc in same space. *Ch 1, in next ch-2 space: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc* repeat from * to * around, ending with ch 1, sl st to join. (16 shells, 16 ch-1 spaces). Fasten off Color C.

Round 8: Join Color D in any ch-2 space. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, ch 2, 3 dc in same space. *Ch 2, sc in next ch-1 space, ch 2, in next ch-2 space: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc* repeat from * to * around, ending with ch 2, sc in last ch-1 space, ch 2, sl st to join. (16 shells, 16 sc). Fasten off Color D.

Joining the Medallions

Once you have all 7 medallions complete, it's time to connect them. This creates the long, linear shape of the runner.

Lay out the 7 medallions in a row. With Color A, join medallions by crocheting a joining round: place two medallions wrong sides together. Join yarn in a ch-2 space on one medallion, ch 1, sc in same space, ch 2, sc in corresponding ch-2 space on the other medallion, ch 2, sc in next ch-2 space on first medallion, continue alternating sc in corresponding spaces, working through both layers, until the medallions are joined along one side. Repeat to join all 7 medallions in a straight line.

Mesh Fill Rows

To create a cohesive runner, we'll add a delicate mesh between the medallions. This fills the gaps and adds a beautiful, airy texture.

With Color A, work mesh rows between the medallions to create a cohesive runner. Starting at one end, join yarn in a ch-2 space at the edge of the first medallion. Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), skip next ch-2 space, dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next ch-2 space, dc in next ch-2 space, continue across the medallion, then work ch 3, sc in the joining space between medallions, ch 3, and continue dc mesh across the next medallion. Work 3 rows of mesh across the entire length of the runner, working back and forth. Fasten off.

Border

The final touch is a beautiful scalloped border that frames the entire runner and gives it a polished, finished look.

Round 1: Join Color B in any corner. Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire runner, working 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to join.

Round 2: Ch 1, *sc in next st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st* repeat from * to * around, working 5 dc in each corner st. Sl st to join. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

And there you have it—a gorgeous, handmade Sunburst Harvest Table Runner that will be the star of your autumn decor. The textured medallions and warm colors are sure to impress your guests and bring a cozy, handcrafted feel to your home. Happy crocheting!