Soft & Cuddly Cloud Crochet Pattern For Your Bed

Bring whimsy to your decor with a free crochet cloud plushie pattern, perfect for adorable and cozy handmade pieces that spark joy.

Crochet Cloud Plushie Pattern

Looking to add a touch of whimsy to your home? The pattern is perfect for making adorable and cozy decor pieces. Whether you place them in a nursery, gift one to a friend, or use it as a snuggly companion, these plushies are sure to delight. The versatility of the plushie allows it to be customized with different yarn colors and textures, making each piece unique.

Imagine a soft, fluffy cloud brightening your day, whether nestled on a bed, displayed on a shelf, or hung as a mobile. Step into this charming project and watch as simple yarn transforms into a whimsical cloud.

How to Crochet a Fluffy Cloud Amigurumi

This pattern will guide you through the steps to create a super cute, fluffy cloud amigurumi. This project is perfect for beginners and can usually be completed in under an hour.

Materials Needed

• Yarns:
  • Peter Pan Precious Chunky (for the body)
  • Chunky Chenille yarn (for the feet)
• Crochet hooks:
  • 6 mm (for fluffy yarn)
  • 3 mm (for chunky chenille yarn)
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle
• 12 mm safety eyes
• Pins
• Toy stuffing

Starting the Cloud Body

1. Creating a Magic Ring:
   • Using white yarn, start with a 6 mm crochet hook.
   • Wrap the yarn around your two forefingers.
   • Insert the hook under the first two loops and pull through the third loop.
   • Tighten to make the first chain.
2. Round 1:
   • Work 6 single crochets into the magic ring.
   • Pull the tail to tighten the magic ring.
3. Round 2:
   • Place stitch marker and do 6 increases (2 single crochets in each stitch) to total 12 stitches.
4. Round 3:
   • Alternate between 1 single crochet and 1 increase all around, ending with 18 stitches.
5. Round 4:
   • Two single crochets followed by an increase, repeated all around to total 24 stitches.
6. Round 5:
   • Single crochet in each stitch around (24 stitches).
7. Round 6:
   • 11 single crochets, 2 increases, and 11 more single crochets (28 stitches).
8. Round 7:
   • 12 single crochets followed by increases in the next 4 stitches, finishing with 14 single crochets (30 stitches).
9. Round 8:
   • 12 single crochets, 6 increases, 12 single crochets (36 stitches).
10. Round 9:
    • 16 single crochets, 4 increases, 16 single crochets (40 stitches).
11. Rounds 10-14:
    • Single crochet in each stitch around (40 stitches per round).

Shaping and Finishing the Body

12. Round 15:
    • 16 single crochets, 4 decreases, 16 single crochets (36 stitches).
13. Round 16:
    • 17 single crochets, 2 decreases, 15 single crochets (34 stitches).
14. Round 17:
    • 13 single crochets, 4 decreases, 13 single crochets (30 stitches).
15. Round 18:
    • 13 single crochets, 2 decreases, 13 single crochets (28 stitches).
16. Round 19:
    • 11 single crochets, 3 decreases, 11 single crochets (26 stitches).
    • Lightly stuff the cloud.
17. Placing the Safety Eyes:
    • Insert 12 mm safety eyes between rounds 8-9 and 15-16.
18. Round 20:
    • 12 single crochets, 2 increases, 12 single crochets (28 stitches).
19. Round 21:
    • 11 single crochets, 3 decreases, 12 single crochets (26 stitches).
20. Round 22:
    • 4 single crochets, 1 decrease, repeat 4 times (20 stitches).
21. Round 23:
    • 2 single crochets, 1 decrease, repeat 5 times (15 stitches).
22. Round 24:
    • Decrease all the way around to close off (8 stitches).

Closing the Cloud

• Stuff the cloud fully.
• Leave a long tail, weave through the remaining stitches, and pull tight to close.
• Secure and weave in the tail.

Creating the Feet

1. Starting the Feet:
   • Using brown chunky chenille yarn, chain 5.
   • Work 3 single crochets into the second chain from the hook, then 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches.
   • In the last chain, make 3 single crochets.
2. Working Up the Side:
   • Turn and work 3 single crochets up the other side of the chain.
   • Place stitch marker.
3. Round 2:
   • 3 single crochets and 3 increases, then 3 single crochets (12 stitches).
4. Round 3:
   • 3 single crochets, 3 decreases, 3 single crochets (9 stitches).
   • Turn foot inside out.
5. Round 4:
   • Single crochet, half double crochet decrease, half double crochet, double crochet, half double crochet decrease, single crochet (7 stitches).
6. Rounds 5-7:
   • Single crochet all around (7 stitches each round).

• Lightly stuff the foot and close the top with 3-4 single crochets.
• Leave a long tail for sewing.

Attaching the Feet

• Sew the feet to the bottom of the cloud, just below the safety eyes and about 4 stitches apart.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed your fluffy cloud amigurumi. Remember to experiment with different yarn types and colors.