- Rose on powder
- Coral on cream
- Butter on sky
- Time needed
- 8 hrs
- Made this
- 0 crocheters
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Yarn weight
- Sport
- Hook size
- 3.5 mm
- Finished size
- About 30 × 80 cm (12 × 31½ in) after blocking
On this page
- Skill level
Intermediate
Comfortable with shaping, joining and reading counts.
- Time
8 hrs
An average pace, including assembly.
- Use
Heirloom Decor
About 30 × 80 cm (12 × 31½ in) after blocking
About this pattern
A light filet mesh panel makes a calm background for a row of raised roses. The mesh is one simple two-row rhythm, so you can work it while watching a film. The roses and leaves are small portable motifs that you sew on at the end.
Worked in mercerised sport-weight cotton, the runner has a crisp drape and washes well. Block it once and it lies flat on the table for years.
Why you'll love it
- An easy mesh you can memorise after two rows
- Roses work up in 15 minutes each
- Mercerised cotton is washable and wears well
- Easy to lengthen or shorten for any table
Step progress photos
- 1
Mesh started
The first 20 rows of filet mesh, before blocking.
- 2
Panel bordered
The scalloped border is worked all around the panel.
- 3
Roses ready
Five layered roses and ten leaves, waiting to be sewn on.
- 4
Blocked & finished
Pinned out damp, dried, then roses sewn on down the centre.
Switch things up
Place mats
Stop the panel after Row 30 for a 30 × 35 cm place mat, and add one rose in the corner.
Holiday version
Make the roses in deep red, the leaves in pine green and the panel in cream for a winter table.
Rose garland
Skip the panel and join the roses with a 20-chain cord between each one for a mantel garland.
Colour ideas:
- Rose on powder
- Coral on cream
- Butter on sky
Common mistakes & how to fix them
- The panel gets narrower as I go.
- The last dc of every row goes into the 3rd chain of the turning chain. Count your mesh squares every 10 rows: there should always be 23.
- My roses cup instead of opening flat.
- The chain loops in Rnd 5 go behind the first petals and around the slip stitches of Rnd 3, not into the petals themselves.
- The border ruffles.
- You have too many stitches in Rnd 1 of the border. Space the sc a little further apart so the edge stays flat before you add scallops.
Materials needed
Yarn
- Panel & border: Powder blueSport weight · 120 g (about 400 m)
- Roses: Rose pinkSport weight · 15 g
- Leaves: Sage greenSport weight · 8 g
Tools
- 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Blocking mats and rust-proof pins
- Spray bottle
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
Gauge & finished measurements
Gauge: 8 mesh squares and 9 rows = 10 cm (4 in) in filet mesh, before blocking.
| Width | 30 cm / 12 in |
|---|---|
| Length | 80 cm / 31½ in |
| Rose diameter | 7 cm / 2¾ in |
Row counter
Row 0
Tap the circle after each row
The pattern
Runner panel
With powder blue. A mesh square is one dc and the ch-2 space beside it.
Info: Lay the panel flat every 20 rows and check that the sides are straight. The length can be changed here: each row adds about 1.1 cm.
Border
Info: You need a multiple of 4 stitches for the scallops. If you are off, sc2tog once or twice along a short edge.
Roses (make 5)
With rose pink.
Leaves (make 10)
With sage green.
Info: Leave a 20 cm tail on each leaf for sewing.
Assembly
- 1
Soak the panel in cool water, roll it in a towel, then pin it out to 30 × 80 cm. Pin each scallop point and let it dry completely.
- 2
Lay the roses down the centre line at even spacing (about every 15 cm). Tuck two leaves under each rose so they point outwards in a V.
- 3
Sew each leaf with small stitches through the mesh, then sew each rose around Rnd 2 so the petals stay free.
- 4
Weave in all ends along the mesh bars, where they will not show.
Important notes
- Tip: Mercerised cotton is less stretchy than wool. Keep a relaxed tension or the mesh will pull in.
- Tip: A light spray of starch after blocking keeps the scallops crisp.
- Tip: Wash by hand in cool water and dry flat. Re-pin the scallops if needed.
Video tutorial
The video tutorial is being filmed
In the meantime, every stitch used in this pattern has a step-by-step guide with photos in our stitch library.
Open the stitch libraryPattern FAQ
What is filet mesh?
A grid of open squares made from double crochet separated by two chains. It is one of the easiest lace fabrics, because every row is the same.
Can I use thread instead of sport weight?
Yes. With size 10 thread and a 1.75 mm hook, the runner comes out at about half the size. Chain 146 to keep the same width in more squares.
Do I have to block it?
Strongly recommended. Blocking opens the mesh, straightens the edges and makes the scallops even.
How do I make it longer?
Each extra row adds about 1.1 cm. Add rows in Rows 3–70, then work the border as written.
Can I sell what I make from this pattern?
Yes. You may sell finished items made from this pattern in small handmade batches. Please credit Sweety Dreamz as the designer. Do not share, translate or resell the written pattern or its photos.
Is there a printable version?
Yes. Use the Print button at the top of the page. The print view removes ads and decorations, and you can leave out the pictures to save ink.
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