CLOUD SOFTIE

-Designed by Beatrice Alexander-Howden for Cosmic Strings

Knit a soft, cheerful cloud toy that is perfect for baby gifts, nursery decor, or a comforting handmade keepsake. This beginner-friendly knitting pattern is mainly worked flat and creates a cuddly cloud softie with a fluffy finish. This cute little toy will become a favourite companion.

Key features:

• knit flat
• beginner-friendly construction
• suitable for a range of yarn types, just make sure you achieve the correct gauge -ideal gift for a nursery
• satisfyingly quick to complete!

This pattern is also part of a weather themed bundle including a crescent moon and a sun (on Etsy).

Materials and tool:
You will need 3.75mm (US 5) cable needle or straight needles (or appropriate needles to meet the gauge) Gauge: 18 sts and 22 rows = 10cm

Drops Melody in colour 01 (chunky) x 1 50g ball
Drops Boucle in colour 0100 (aran) 1 x 50g ball
These two yarns (chunky and aran) are held together throughout

You will also need wool stuffing and an embroidery needle
Skills used: knitting flat in stocking stitch, sewing (basic)

Total size of the cloud is approximately 30cm across.