Crochet mobiles are wonderful additions to any baby’s nursery, offering more than just a decorative touch. They help engage babies, giving them something to focus on and enjoy, which can stimulate their vision and encourage cognitive development. The Cloudy Day Crochet Mobile Pattern is a perfect example of how something handmade can transform into a source of comfort and entertainment for little ones. This particular pattern features adorable crocheted clouds and raindrops that dance above the crib, keeping the baby company. Using the soft yarn, parents can rest assured knowing it’s safe for the baby’s environment. By following this pattern, you can create an imaginative and soothing accessory for a baby that not only adorns the nursery but also captivates and amuses the baby for hours.
Making Your Cloudy Day Crochet Mobile
Materials
- Bernat® Baby Blanket™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 72 yds/65 m)
- Contrast A Vanilla (03008) 3 balls or 190 yds/170 m
- Contrast C Baby Teal (03734) 1 ball or 16 yds/14.5 m
- Contrast D Seafoam (03736) 1 ball or 25 yds/23 m
- Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. 12″ [30 cm] embroidery hoop. 1″ [2.5 cm] split ring. Stuffing.
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximate(ly)
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd = Round
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl St = Slip stitch
- Tog = Together
- WS = Wrong side
Approx 12″ x 33″ [30.5 x 84 cm].
Gauge
- 7 sc and 8 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
Step by step Pattern
Note:
- Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc. See diagrams on page 2. Small Cloud (make 4 pieces alike). With A, ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
- 1st rnd: Ch 3. 11 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 12 dc.
- 2nd rnd: (Sl st in next dc. 4 dc in next dc) 6 times. Sl st in the first dc. Fasten off.
Medium Cloud (make 4 pieces alike). With A, ch 4. Join with Sl st for the first ch to form a ring. - 1st rnd: Ch 3. 11 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 12 dc.
- 2nd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. 2 dc in each dc around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 24 dc.
- 3rd rnd: (Sl st in next dc. Skip 1 dc. 5 dc in next dc. Skip 1 dc) 6 times. Sl st in the first dc. Fasten off.
Large Cloud (make 4 pieces alike).
- With A, ch 4. Join with sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
- 1st rnd: Ch 3. 11 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 12 dc.
- 2nd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. 2 dc in each dc around.
- Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 24 dc.
- 3rd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. 2 dc in each dc around.
- Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 48 dc.
- 4th rnd: (Sl st in next dc. Skip 2 dc. 5 dc in next dc. Skip 2 dc) 8 times. Sl st in the first dc. Fasten off.
Joining Back and Front of Clouds:
- Place WS of 2 pieces tog. Join yarn with sl st to the same sp as the last sl st. Working through both thicknesses, ch 1. 1 sc in the same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each sp around, stuffing lightly as you work. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Hanging Loops:
- With A, make 6 chains, alternating lengths from 3″ [7.5 cm] to 6″ [15 cm]. Attach to the top of Clouds as shown in the photo. Raindrops (make 6 each with B and C). Ch 4. Join with sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
- 1st rnd: Ch 1. (8 sc. Ch 1. 2 dc. Ch 1. 2 sc) all in the ring. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off, leaving a 12″ [30.5 cm] tail. Using the tail, attach Raindrops to Clouds, as pictured (3 on Large Clouds, 2 on Medium Clouds, and one on Small Clouds), alternating lengths from 3″ [7.5 cm] to 8″ [20.5] cm.
Finishing
- Using hanging loops, mount Clouds around the embroidery hoop evenly. Make 3 crochet chains 24″ [61 cm] long, and attach them around the hoop evenly spaced. Join chains in the center of the hoop with a split ring, as pictured.