Crochet Cloud

A super pillowy Crochet Cloud is heavenly!

By Kristen Mangus

The Crochet Cloud Mat, and smaller accent, is a SUPER puffy way to make the Marshmallow Crochet Blanket in a new way. It would make a perfect baby prop or baby play mat*. Imagine making a smaller version and using it for a baby’s mobile or an accent on a blanket. Instructions are provided for both versions.

*The Crochet Cloud Mat would not be something to leave your baby on unsupervised but the effect it makes is really sweet and highly textured.

Sizes:

Large cloud measures 44″ X 22″

Small cloud measures 8″ X 4 1/2″

For the crochet cloud I’m using the following tools

Video Crochet Along for Crochet Mat & small cloud https://youtu.be/XjyN2K7EUcI

Video Crochet Along for blanket version http://youtu.be/yOPxJsIY478

baby blanket version and pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/marshmallow-crochet-baby-blanket

Tools & Yarn:

Large Crochet Cloud:

size U hook/ US 50 if Tunisian hook used (25mm) used for both sizes.

3 balls – Bernat Blanket BIG yarn 26016 Country Blue used in sample. Jumbo 7 weight.

Used 3 balls less 5 yards in sample (about 91 yards).

Small Crochet Cloud:size L hook (or L/11 – 8.0mm)

Approx. 18 yards – Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn – color White

Abbreviations:

ch – chain

dc – double crochet

sc – single crochet

st(s) – stitch(es)

Gauge:

3 stitches and 1 row = 4 inches in Textured Stitch pattern

(1 ball does 2.33 rows)

Pattern Notes:

Make a chain that is a multiple of 2 plus 3. It is important to make sure foundation chain doesn’t twist while establishing the foundation. The foundation row takes the longest. Once you start Row 2 you will see how fast the rows work and how fast it grows on you!

Textured Stitch:

Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from hook. Skip next 2 ch. *(sc, 2 dc) in next ch, skip next 2 ch; repeat from * across, sc in last ch.

Row 2: ch 2, turn, 2 dc in 1st stitch. Skip next 2 sts, *(sc, 2 dc) in next ch, skip next 2 sts; rep from * across. sc in top of turning ch. Repeat “Row 2” till desired length. (SEE NOTES ON CLOUD BELOW FOR CHANGES)

Main Pattern:

Large Crochet Cloud

Chain 43

Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from hook. Skip next 2 ch. *(sc, 2 dc) in next ch, skip next 2 ch; repeat from * across, sc in last ch.

Row 2: ch 2, turn, 2 dc in 1st stitch. Skip next 2 sts, *(sc, 2 dc) in next ch, skip next 2 sts; rep from * across. sc in top of turning ch. Repeat “Row 2″ until two texture stitches from previous row are left. Sc in 3rd ch.

Repeat row 2 until 10 rows are complete. Fasten off end of last full row with sc. Weave in ends.

Small Crochet Cloud

Chain 19

Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from hook. Skip next 2 ch. *(sc, 2 dc) in next ch, skip next 2 ch; repeat from * across, sc in last ch.

Repeat row 2 until 10 rows are complete. Fasten off end of last full row with sc. Weave in ends.

The following is a lesson in a video tutorial by Kristen Mangus at GoodKnit Kisses. Live comments and interaction can be seen and heard as well. Be sure to catch crochet live chats and demonstrations on Thursdays at http://www.facebook.com/goodknitkissesyoutube

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We hope you loved the Crochet Cloud Pattern!