☁️ Crochet Cloud & Raindrop Appliqués – Free Pattern
Looking to add a dreamy touch to your baby blankets, nursery wall hangings, or weather-themed projects? These adorable Crochet Cloud & Raindrop Appliqués are perfect for beginners and add a soft, whimsical charm to any handmade item.
✨ Finished Size
- Cloud: Approx. 3.5″ x 2.5″
- Raindrop: Approx. 1.5″ tall
(Sizes may vary depending on your yarn and hook.)
🧶 Materials
- DK or worsted weight yarn in any cloud color (white, blue, grey)
- 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
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🧵 Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
🌥 Cloud Pattern Instructions
Round 1 (Foundation Oval):
- Ch 10
- In 4th ch from the hook (counts as first dc), work 1 dc
- Dc in each of the next 6 ch
- In the last ch, work 6 dc (this curves around to the other side)
- Working along the other side of the chain, dc in the next 6 ch
- In the first ch, work 4 dc
- Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3
Round 2 (Cloud Bumps):
This round creates the puffy cloud texture using a combination of dc, tr, and sc stitches.
- In the first dc (after sl st), ch 3 (counts as dc), then work 5 dc in the same stitch (total 6 dc)
- Skip 1 st, sc in the next stitch
- Skip 2 sts, in the next stitch: 8 tr
- Skip 2 sts, sc in next stitch
- Skip 1 st, in the next stitch: 7 dc
- Sc in the next stitch
- Skip 1 st, in the next stitch: 1 dc, 7 tr, 2 dc (all in same stitch)
- Skip 1 st, sc in next stitch
- Skip 2 sts, in the next stitch: 8 tr
- Skip 2 sts, sc in the next stitch
- Skip 2 sts, in the next stitch: 8 tr, 1 dc (in same stitch)
- Skip 1 st, sc in the next
- Join with sl st to beginning ch-3
- Fasten off and weave in the ends.
✅ Optional
- You can lightly block the cloud to shape it.
- Stitch it onto blankets, keychains, bags, or wall hangings!
💧 Crochet Raindrop Pattern
🧵 Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)
- mr – magic ring
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- hdc2tog – half double crochet two together (decrease)
- sl st – slip stitch
Raindrop Pattern
Round 1:
- Start with a magic ring
- Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch)
- Work 11 hdc into the magic ring
- Sl st to the first hdc to join (11 sts total)
Round 2:
Fasten off and weave in ends
Ch 2
(hdc2tog): Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops on the hook. You’ve decreased two stitches into one.
Repeat this hdc2tog one or two more times, depending on the shape you want — typically two decreases make the top pointed enough
Work a few hdc around the bottom to smooth the curve
Finish with a sl st to the starting ch-2
🎨 Customization Ideas
- Use pastel yarn for nursery mobiles
- Create a “rainy day” themed garland
- Attach clouds on sweaters or baby hats
- Embroider little faces for a kawaii-style effect
- Add beads or sequins as “sparkling rain”
🌟 Tips for Beginners
- Use stitch markers to help identify starting points
- Block the finished appliqués to shape them nicely
- Stiffen with white glue and water for wall decor
📌 Pin & Save for Later
Looking for more cute weather-themed crochet? Don’t forget to check out my Rainbow Bookmark and Crochet Rainbow Sunglasses Holder projects on CozyYarnVibes.com
🔁 Pattern Use
You’re welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern, just credit Cozy Yarn Vibes as the designer. Please don’t republish the pattern itself.
