About This Claude the Cloud Amigurumi Pattern
Claude the Cloud is a small, no-sew amigurumi cloud you crochet in rows and assemble by crocheting the pieces together. The pattern creates a soft, rounded cloud with embroidered cheeks and mouth and safety eyes for a cute face. It uses basic single crochet, increases and decreases, making it ideal for new crocheters.
You make two identical pieces and join them with single crochet while stuffing for a seamless finish. The pattern is easy to customize with different colors or yarn weights to change the final size.
Why You'll Love This Claude the Cloud Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a few simple rows of single crochet into an irresistibly cute cloud with personality. I enjoy that it requires no sewing — you crochet the two pieces together for a neat finish. The design is quick to make, so you can finish one in an afternoon and gift it right away. It also invites so many fun customizations, from color choices to tiny embroidered expressions.
Switch Things Up
I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing colors — try soft pastels, rainbow stripes, or even a variegated yarn for a unique cloud.
To make the cloud bigger or smaller, I change the yarn weight and hook size; using bulky yarn creates a squishy, larger cloud while fingering weight makes a tiny pocket version.
I often replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a baby-safe toy or use smaller safety eyes for a different expression.
Try adding a small loop at the top to turn the cloud into a keychain or bag charm — just crochet a few extra stitches and secure firmly.
For extra texture, I sometimes work the pieces in half double crochet or use a bobble stitch on the front piece to give a fluffy surface.
I like to experiment with different mouth styles — a simple straight stitch, a smile, or a surprised 'O' completely changes the cloud's personality.
If I want a posable piece, I add thin wire into the stuffing of the bottom edge or inside the sides so I can slightly bend the cloud into a display shape.
Make a matching set in complementary colors and embroider different cheek styles — tiny hearts, freckles, or blush dabs are all adorable.
Try substituting a fuzzy or boucle yarn for a super soft, plush cloud — just be careful with small safety eyes on very fuzzy yarns.
I also like turning the cloud into seasonal decor by adding tiny felt raindrops, a miniature hat, or an appliqued moon for a nighttime theme.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping stitch markers during the row-to-row work leads to losing track of your turns; place a stitch marker in the last stitch of each row and move it as instructed to keep your counts accurate.
✗ Not stuffing as you join the pieces makes shaping difficult and leaves lumps; stuff gradually while crocheting the two pieces together, focusing on the three corners to get the round shape.
✗ Placing safety eyes too close or uneven causes an unbalanced face; add the safety eyes between rows 11 and 12 and between rows 17 and 18, checking height and vertical centering before securing them.
✗ Cutting yarn and hiding ends too late can tangle your work and complicate finishing; cut the yarn and hide ends as directed at the end of the front piece and after completing the back piece to keep things tidy.
