Daydream cloud free crochet pattern

Daydream Cloud - Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Daydream cloud pastel color amigurumi plushie

Float into something soft and dreamy with the Daydream Cloud, a whimsical amigurumi crochet pattern designed to bring a little extra joy to your day. Made with plush KnitPal Chenillique XL yarn, this sweet cloud has a velvety texture and a soft pastel look that feels like it came straight from the sky. Measuring about 7 inches (18 cm) long, it features round puffy shaping, safety eyes, a gentle embroidered smile, and a tiny bow for an extra touch of charm. Worked in continuous rounds, this easy-level project is perfect for beginners who want a relaxing make and a cheerful handmade piece for nurseries, gifts, or cozy décor.

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos

What You’ll Need

  • Yarn: 

    KnitPal Chenillique XL (weight #6 - 100% Polyester, 88 yds per 100 g)
    Approximately 1 ball in Pastel Dreams
    Black cotton yarn (weight #3) for embroidering nose, mouth, and eyebrows - 28" (70 cm)

  • Hook:
    US 7 / 4.5 mm
    Or size needed to obtain gauge

  • Notions:
    Stitch marker
    Scissors
    2-Plastic safety eyes - 14 mm
    Stuffing for toys
    Tapestry needle
    Sewing pins

Details

  • Skill Level: Easy

  • Gauge: A 4-round gauge swatch = 3" (7.5 cm) in diameter with a US 7 / 4.5 mm hook
    Swatch:
    Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
    Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
    Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 6. (18 sts)
    Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 6. (24 sts)

  • Size: 7" (18 cm) tall

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch: chain
  • dec: invisible decrease (see below)
  • inc: increase (work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch or space)
  • sc: single crochet
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • (...)x # - work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed (#)
  • (# sts) - indicates the total number (#) of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row

Special Stitches

invisible decrease (dec) - insert hook in FRONT LOOP ONLY of next two stitches (which results in two more loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook

Example of working in continuous rounds

Notes 

  • Unless stated otherwise, this pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, moving it up each round.

Pattern 

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos

CLOUD

Round 1: 8sc in a Magic Ring. (8 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (16 sts)
Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 8. (24 sts)
Round 4: (Sc 5, inc)x 4. (28 sts)
Round 5: (Sc 3, inc, sc 3)x 4. (32 sts)
Rounds 6-8 (3 rounds): Sc 32.
Round 9: Sc 12, (inc)x 8, sc 12. (40 sts)
Round 10: Sc 16, (inc)x 8, sc 16. (48 sts)
Rounds 11-18 (8 rounds): Sc 48.
Round 19: Sc 16, (dec)x 8, sc 16. (40 sts)
Round 20: Sc 12, (dec)x 8, sc 12. (32 sts)
Rounds 21-23 (3 rounds): Sc 32.

Insert safety eyes at Rounds 10 and 17.

Round 24: (Sc 3, dec, sc 3)x 4. (28 sts)
Round 25: (Sc 5, dec)x 4. (24 sts)

Stuff the Cloud.

Round 26: (Sc, dec)x 8. (16 sts)
Round 27: (Dec)x 8. (8 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail through each st of the last round and pull to close. Hide the yarn end inside the Cloud.

BOW

Ch 6.
Row 1: Skip 1 ch, st sc 5, turn. (5 sts)
Rows 2-3 (2 rows): ch1 (does not count as a st), sc 5, turn. (5 sts)

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Weave in the ends.

EMBROIDERING THE SMILE

Using the black cotton yarn, embroider the smile. Use sewing pins to mark the points where you want to embroider.

Mark the two end points of the smile, one at Round 12 and the other at Round 15. Sew a stitch between these points, but do not pull tightly so you can create a curve.

Make 1 small stitch over the middle of the previous stitch, at Round 14, to secure it in a curved shape.

SHAPING AND ATTACHING THE BOW

Use the black cotton yarn to shape the bow by wrapping it around the center of the bow, securing it with a knot.

Attach the bow above the cloud’s right eye.

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos

 

Share Your Finished Piece!

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Anna Rainous
Posted on March 18, 2026
Anna Rainous
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