Hello hello!
You guys loved my Cloud blanket, and I knew I needed to make it in worsted weight, so here it is!
Crochet blankets are a wonderful way to add a cozy touch to any space. They can be used as a decorative accent or a functional piece for those chilly nights.
Today, I’m going to show/teach you how to crochet the Cloud blanket in worsted weight, the baby size.
Yes, this is the cutest baby blanket you could ever make. It is simple and pretty quick to make.
You will notice that we don’t have to cut the yarn this time around. I will show you a way to make this blanket with fewer tails to weave in. Pretty cool, no?
After posting the original Cloud Blanket in super chunky weight, a lot of you guys requested the worsted weight version, so here it is!
Not ready to crochet yet? Pin this image to Pinterest, and crochet later!
The Cloud blanket is a free pattern that includes a video tutorial, making it an accessible project for crocheters of all skill levels. This blanket features a unique, yet easy stitch pattern that creates a little dots texture, making it both visually stunning and incredibly comfortable to snuggle up with.
The finished blanket will give you the perfect crib size, making it perfect for a baby shower or birthday gift.
If you’re looking for a new project to add to your crochet repertoire, the Cloud blanket is a fantastic option.
This pattern may look complicated, but it’s actually quite easy to make. The stitch pattern is repetitive ad easy to memorize, making it a great project for beginners or for those who want a relaxing project that doesn’t require a lot of concentration.
This crochet baby blanket is visually stunning, the texture of this blanket is truly unique and eye-catching. You will for sure be the centre of the conversation if you gift this at a baby shower.
One of the great things about the cloud blanket is that you can make it in a variety of colour combinations, the possibilities are endless. But let me give you a tip and let me explain the way I did it.
I know, sometimes you want to use all the colours in the world, but have you thought about ombré or variegated yarn? If you want colour changes, these types of yarn will do the work for you, and it’s not only easy, it keeps you hooked to your project, you are going to wanna know what colour comes next, and how is going to turn out.
It is the greatest thing! And oh, so easy! You don’t even have to think about what colour should you use next, the yarn will do the magic for you.
Now, you have to choose the right yarn, this will impact the overall look and feel of your project. If you are making this blanket for a baby, make sure to use cotton yarn for summer blankets or use acrylic or wool blend yarn that you can easily wash and will become softer and softer as you wash it.
If you would like the ad-free printable pattern PDF with 14 sizes included, you can get it from Etsy or My Shop. The PDF also includes a crochet diagram.
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Follow along with the video tutorial on YouTube!
Stitches you should know
- Chain
- Single Crochet
- Double Crochet
Yarn
For this blanket and this size, I used Worsted weight yarn. 414g/877m for colour A (white) and 106g/223m for colour B (coloured).
For colour A I used Lion Brand Wool ease in Fisherman
For colour B I used Lion Brand Mandala ombré in Serene
Notions
Gauge
Pattern stitch 4″x4″ = 22 sts x 11 rows
Abbreviations
- Ch(s) – Chain(s)
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Dc – Double Crochet
- St(es) – Stitch(es)
Special stitch
Picot stitch: Ch 3, then slip stitch in the st base (where the ch3 were made) to create a small dot/picot.
Pattern
Begin with your foundation chain. Every odd row will be with colour A and every even row with colour B.
Note 1: The ch 3 at the beginning of each odd number row counts as one dc.
Note 2: For this blanket, we are not cutting the yarn and making knots, we are carrying the yarn from row to row. I used a specific method to carry my yarn (because we are changing colour in every row), you can watch the video tutorial to learn how to do it.
Ch 137 sts
Row 1: In the fifth chain from the hook, work a dc, then dc all the way across your chain. (134)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first sts available, then [ch 2, skip 3 sts, sc in the space between the stitches]. Repeat across the row. (134)
Row 3: Ch 3, [3 dc in the ch 2 space from the previous row]. Repeat until 1 st left. Dc in the last st. (134)
Alternate rows 2 and 3 for a total of 97 rows.
You should end your blanket with a row of colour A.
Making the border
Depending on the colour that you want to use for your border, you may continue with your main colour or switch to colour B.
Round 1: 3 sc in the first sts (to create a corner), then sc all around your blanket. On the sides of your blanket, work 2 sc per each colour A row and 1 sc per each colour B row. To finish, slip stitch with the first st created.
Note: Work 3 sc in each corner of your blanket.
Round 2: Make a picot st, [then ss 7, picot st, ss 7, picot st]. Continue all the way around.
Note: For the corners, I did 3 picot stitches a bit closer together, to create a nice corner. I did the picot sts within 3 sts of separation from each other.
Final measurements 32″ x 38″
And now you’re done! As simple as that, now you can make blankets for the whole family! I can’t wait to see the colours that you guys will choose!
If you make this pattern, don’t forget to tag me on social media, you can find me at @CJ.DSGN on Instagram.
Happy Crochet! – Dani <3
