☁️ 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

☁️ Cloud Crochet Appliqué (Pattern Based on Chart)

🧵 Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)

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🌥 Cloud Pattern Instructions

Round 1 (Foundation Oval):

1. Ch 10
2. In 4th ch from the hook (counts as first dc), work 1 dc
3. Dc in each of the next 6 ch
4. In the last ch, work 6 dc (this curves around to the other side)
5. Working along the other side of the chain, dc in the next 6 ch
6. In the first ch, work 4 dc
7. 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.

1. In the first dc (after sl st), ch 3 (counts as dc), then work 5 dc in the same stitch (total 6 dc)
2. Skip 1 st, sc in the next stitch
3. Skip 2 sts, in the next stitch: 8 tr
4. Skip 2 sts, sc in next stitch
5. Skip 1 st, in the next stitch: 7 dc
6. Sc in the next stitch
7. Skip 1 st, in the next stitch: 1 dc, 7 tr, 2 dc (all in same stitch)
8. Skip 1 st, sc in next stitch
9. Skip 2 sts, in the next stitch: 8 tr
10. Skip 2 sts, sc in the next stitch
11. Skip 2 sts, in the next stitch: 8 tr, 1 dc (in same stitch)
12. Skip 1 st, sc in the next
13. Join with sl st to beginning ch-3
14. 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!

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💧 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

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Raindrop Pattern

Round 1:

1. Start with a magic ring
2. Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch)
3. Work 11 hdc into the magic ring
4. 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.