How To Crochet The Cloud Blanket – Bulky Version

Hello hello everyone, and happy new year!

We are starting January with a very very loved pattern of mine, the Cloud Blanket, but this time a bulky weight version!.

The Cloud Blanket has quickly become one of those projects I keep coming back to. It’s soft, cozy, and genuinely fun to make, especially when you’re looking for something relaxing that doesn’t require too much thinking. This bulky version is made with plush chenille yarn, which gives the blanket that cloud-like texture that feels amazing in your hands and even better once it’s finished.

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One of my favourite things about this version of the blanket is that it’s worked in continuous crochet (like the worsted weight version). There’s no switching colours every row, no stopping and starting constantly, and no complicated stitch pattern to memorize. You can settle in, get into a rhythm, and just enjoy the process. It’s the kind of project that works perfectly for evening crochet, watching a show, or slowing down after a busy day.

Because it’s made with bulky chenille yarn, the Cloud Blanket works up quickly, which makes it especially satisfying. You start seeing progress almost right away, and before you know it, you’ve got a cozy blanket taking shape. The texture stays soft and plush throughout, making it a great option for kids’ blankets, gifts, or even a statement piece for a playroom or nursery.

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About the yarn

For this bulky version of the Cloud Blanket, I used a brand new yarn from Lion Brand called Cover Story Posh Twist. It’s a bulky weight chenille that is incredibly soft, made from 100% polyester, and best of all, it does not shed. Each skein comes with 200g and 213m, which means you get great yardage for a bulky yarn, and it’s available in an amazing range of 22 colours. From bright and playful shades to soft neutrals, there really is a colour for everyone, making it easy to customize this blanket to your style or the space it’s going in.

How we switch colours on every row

Another thing I really love about this version of the Cloud Blanket is that you don’t have to cut the yarn at the end of every row. The blanket is worked in continuous crochet, using a simple method where you carry the yarn up the sides as you go. This keeps things clean and easy, with fewer ends to weave in and a much more relaxed crochet experience. It also means you can focus on the stitches and the rhythm of the project, rather than stopping and starting all the time.

Wash/block your blankets!

I highly recommend washing and drying your blankets when working with acrylic or any acrylic blend yarn. This process will make your blanket ultra soft and relax the stitches making it a bit larger and drapey.

In this case, I’m working with Wool-Ease by Lion Brand Yarn, and let me tell you, this yarn completely transforms after washing. Once you take that fabric from the dryer, it will be the softest thing you have ever touched, trust me!

Taking care of your blankets

When it comes to finishing your Cloud Blanket, even though chenille yarn can’t be blocked in the traditional sense, I do recommend washing and drying the blanket once it’s complete. This helps freshen it up, soften the yarn even more, and make sure it’s clean and ready to use. It’s especially important if the blanket is being gifted or made for babies or your own kids. Just be sure to follow the care instructions on your yarn label to keep your blanket looking and feeling its best.

If you would like the ad-free printable pattern PDF, you can get it from Etsy or My Shop. If you would like to purchase the kit (yarn+pattern) you can do so from the Lion Brand Website.

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a crochet blanket made out of chenille yarn

Follow along with the video tutorial on YouTube!

Note: This video is for the worsted weight yarn version. Aside from the number of chains and rows, all other instructions remain the same.

Stitches you should know

Chain
Slip Stitch
Single Crochet
Double Crochet

Yarn

To make the size shown in this pattern (35″x40″) you will need: 2 colours of bulky weight yarn.

I used Cover Story Posh Twist by Lion Brand Yarn in the following colours and quantities:

Colour A (main colour) – Strawberry Glow 1,000g/1,065m (3.5 skeins)

Colour B (contrast colour) – Vanilla Bean 170g/181m (1 skein)

Notions

Measurements

The final size of this blanket (border not included) is 35″x40″

If you want to change this blanket’s size, you will need a chain multiple of 3+2. Then follow the same pattern.

Gauge

Pattern stitch 4″x4″ (we are measuring the clusters in groups)= 4 dc clusters wide x 4 dc clusters high, using a 6.5 mm hook and the yarn listed below.

Abbreviations

This pattern uses US standard terms

ch – Chain
st(s) – Stitch(es)
sc – Single Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
sl st – Slip Stitch
[] – Repeat sequence in brackets

General Notes

You do not need to block this blanket if you’re using chenille yarn, but I do recommend following the care instructions on your yarn label to make sure your blanket stays nice and clean.
If you would like to modify the size, you will need a chain multiple of 3+2.

Pattern

Begin with your foundation chain. Every odd row will be with colour A (main colour) and every even row with colour B (contrast colour).

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 113

Row 1: In the fifth chain from the hook, work a dc, then dc all the way across your chain. (110 sts in total)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first space between the first two dc, then [ch 2, skip 3 sts, sc in the space between the stitches]. Repeat across the row.

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. (110 sts in total)

Alternate rows 2 and 3 for a total of 81 rows.

You should end your blanket with a row of colour A (main colour).

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.

Note: To make this border you will need a stitch count multiple of 3 + 1 extra in each corner. I also recommend adding a stitch marker in each corner to know where that extra stitch is.

Round 1: With your preferred colour, sc across the top of your blanket, working 1 sc in each dc from the previous row. When you reach the first corner, work 1 sc in the corner st plus 1 extra sc. Along the sides of the blanket, work 2 sc for each colour A row and 1 sc for each colour B row. Repeat the corner with 2 sts, then sc across the bottom of the blanket where the foundation chain was. Repeat for the next corner and the remaining side of the blanket. Do not join the round, continue crocheting in the round without joining with a sl st. Remember this round should have a stitch count multiple of 3 + 1 extra in each corner.

Round 2: Work 1 sc in each st available. At each corner, work 3 sc in the same st, then continue working 1 sc in each st available and repeat for the remaining corners.

Round 3: In the first st available, work 4 sc. [Skip 2 sts, then work 4 sc in the same st] Repeat this sequence around. Join the round with a sl st, fasten off, and weave in the ends.

Note: You should have “shells” falling exactly in the middle st of each corner.

Final measurements 35″ wide x 40″ long (border not included, add an extra 1.5″ on each side)