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Black Rainbow Sunburst Table Runner Crochet Pattern

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Intermediate Level

Uses sc, hdc, dc and simple colorwork in joined motifs.

Long Project

About 20 to 25 hours for a 48 inch runner.

Statement Piece

Bright colors that pop on any table.

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About This Black Rainbow Sunburst Table Runner Crochet Pattern Pattern

This runner is a long black panel with a row of sunburst flower motifs. Each flower has a white center and rings of hot pink, orange, yellow and turquoise, set on a black background and finished with a scalloped white and pink border.

The runner measures about 14 inches wide and 48 inches long. You crochet the flowers as separate motifs, join them in a row and then work the border around the whole piece.

Why You'll Love This Black Rainbow Sunburst Table Runner Crochet Pattern Pattern

I love how the bright colors glow against the black. It turns a plain table into the first thing everyone notices, and it still feels handmade and warm.

Because the motifs are worked one at a time, it is easy to carry a flower in your bag and work on it anywhere.

Black Rainbow Sunburst Table Runner Crochet Pattern step 1 - construction progress

Switch Things Up

Swap the black for deep navy or cream, or work the flowers in pastel shades for a softer look. Use 7 flowers for a longer runner or 4 for a short centerpiece.

Materials Needed

— Main Fabric

01 Worsted weight (#4) cotton yarn in 7 colors

02 Black: about 250 g (background and joining)

03 Hot pink: about 60 g

04 Bright orange: about 50 g

05 Sunny yellow: about 50 g

06 Turquoise: about 50 g

07 White: about 70 g (centers and border)

08 Gauge: one flower motif measures about 6 inches across

— Tools Required

09 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook

10 Yarn needle

11 Stitch markers

12 Scissors

13 Blocking mat and pins

The Free Pattern

Intermediate 20-25 Hours

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— Sunburst Flower Motif (Make 6) :

Round 1: With white, 8 sc in magic ring, join with sl st (8)

Round 2: Change to yellow. Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join (16)

Round 3: Change to orange. Ch 1, (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) x8, join (24)

Round 4: Change to hot pink. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in next st, (dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) x7, join (32)

Round 5: Change to turquoise. Ch 1, (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) x8, join. Fasten off (40)

Block each motif flat so the rings stay round before joining.

— Black Background Squares :

Round 6: Join black in any st. Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 4 sts, (hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts) around, placing a corner of (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each of 4 corner spots, join (48)

Round 7: Ch 3, dc in each st around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 corner space, join. Fasten off (56)

— Joining :

Step 1: Lay the 6 squares in one row and whipstitch them together on the back with black yarn, working through the back loops only.

Step 2: Weave in all ends.

— Scalloped Border :

Round 1: With white, join in any corner. Ch 1, sc evenly around the runner, working 3 sc in each corner. Join (about 260)

Round 2: With hot pink, ch 1, *skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st* repeat around for scallops. Fasten off.

Assembly Instructions

Block the runner flat to the final size.
Weave in all ends with a yarn needle.
Steam lightly and let it dry flat.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

Skipping blocking, which makes the rings curl.

Pulling color changes too tight, which puckers the motif.

Joining the squares with uneven tension, which makes the runner wavy.

Not counting the border stitches, which makes the scallops uneven.

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Designing cozy, detailed crochet patterns from home, one magic ring at a time.

Important Notes

Use cotton yarn so the runner lies flat on the table.

Keep the color order the same in every flower.

Work the border loosely so the edges do not pull in.

I hope this sunburst runner brings a pop of color to your table. Happy hooking!

Crochet Abbreviations

01 ch — chain

02 sc — single crochet

03 sl st — slip stitch

04 st — stitch

05 dc — double crochet

06 hdc — half double crochet

You Ask, We Answer

How big is the finished runner?

About 14 inches wide and 48 inches long.

Can I use acrylic yarn?

Yes, but cotton lies flatter and holds the motif shape better.

Can I make it shorter?

Yes. Make 4 flowers for about a 32 inch runner.

How do I wash it?

Hand wash cold, reshape and lay flat to dry.