Fluffy White Clouds (crochet)

Several years ago I wrote [a pattern for a knitted blanket featuring fluffy white clouds on a sky blue background][2]. A design classic, the pattern became an instant bestseller. Not wanting crocheters to be left out, here is a pattern for a crochet version. The blanket is unisex, and sufficiently large to outlive the baby years. The blanket could also be made as a throw or lap blanket. The blanket is crocheted in machine washable, aran weight yarn, making it quick to work up and easy to care for. This pattern contains both a chart and written instructions for the two-colour section. This pattern is written using US terms. Where applicable, UK terms are given in square brackets: US [UK]. Full photo tutorials for both the mini-corner-to-corner crochet technique and border, making this pattern suitable for advanced beginners. **Sizes** One size: 97 cm [37.75 in] square. See pattern notes for tips on making a larger or smaller blanket.\* **Tension** 10 mini-corner-to-corner squares = 13.5 cm [5.25 in] worked on a 5.5 mm (US I/9) hook after blocking, or size neded to obtain correct tension. **Yarn and other materials** Aran weight yarn (ideally a plied acrylic, wool or wool/acrylic blend) in each of the following colours: * MC (for main blanket, blue): 1065 m [1160 yds] * CC (for main blanket, cream): 490 m [530 yds] * MC (for border, blue): 100 m [110 yds] **Tools** * 5.5 mm (US I/9) crochet hook * Tapestry needle * Bobbins for holding the different yarn colours during colourwork x 13 (7 wound with MC and 6 wound with CC) The sample is crocheted in Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (100% acrylic, 184 m [201 yds] per 100 g ball) in Sky Blue (238, MC) and Champagne White (202, CC). \*Fluffy White Clouds – the crochet version is a single size pattern. If you'd like to make a larger version, you can work the pattern using chunky weight yarn and a larger hook, or switch from mini-corner-to-corner crochet to corner-to-corner crochet and use aran weight and the hook size given here. Both options will require additional yarn. If you'd like to make a smaller version, why not try using DK weight yarn and a smaller hook? [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/vikki-bird-designs/topics/3969742 [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fluffy-white-clouds