Crochet Rainbow Lanyard and Cloud: A Whimsical DIY Accessory

r - row

st - stitch

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

inc - increase

dec - decrease

[…]x… - repeat instructions in the brackets x-times,

(…) - the number of stitches at the end of the round

▪ 5 / 2 colours of sport weight yarn (50g = 160m)
3.00 mm crochet hook,
stuffing,
safety eyes (optional),
tapestry needle,
scissors

- The ribbon is crocheted back and forth.

RND 1: 200 ch. (200)

RND 2: ch, turn, 200 sc. (200) change colour

RND 3: ch, turn, 200 sc. (200) change colour

RND 4: ch, turn, 200 sc. (200) change colour

RND 5: ch, turn, 200 sc. (200) change colour

RND 6: ch, turn, 200 sc. (200) change colour

- Cut off the thread, but save approximately 8 in (20 cm) so that you have something to attach the ring to the ribbon with. Fasten the other threads.

- The cloud is crocheted in a spiral.

RND 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook. (6) = magic circle

RND 2: [inc]x6. (12)

RND 3: [1 sc, inc]x6. (18)

RND 4-6: 18 sc. (18)

RND 7: 6 sc, [sc, inc]x3, 6 sc. (21)

RND 8: 6 sc, [2 sc, inc]x3, 6 sc. (24)

RND 9-10: 24 sc. (24)

RND 11: 6 sc, [2 sc, dec]x3, 6 sc. (21)

RND 12: 6 sc, [sc, dec]x3, 6 sc. (18)

RND 13-15: 18 sc. (18)

- Attach the safety eyes between row 6-7 and row 12-13.

- Attach a yarn loop to the top of the cloud.

RND 16: [1 sc, dec]x6. (12)

RND 17: [dec]x6. (6)

- Cut off the thread and fasten them.