Crochet Vibrant Half-Circle Rainbow Rug With Clouds Free Pattern

Crochet Vibrant Half-Circle Rainbow Rug With Clouds Free Pattern

Materials:

• Medium weight yarn in red, pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and white
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)
• inc: increase (2 sc in one st)

Instructions:

Rainbow Arc:

Work in semi-circular rows, changing colors as indicated.

1. Starting with purple:
   Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
   Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
   Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc) around. (18 sts)
   Fasten off. Change to blue.
2. Blue:
   Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24 sts)
   Rnd 5: Sc in each st around.
   Fasten off. Change to light blue.
3. Light Blue:
   Rnd 6: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) around. (30 sts)
   Fasten off. Change to green.
4. Green:
   Rnd 7: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) around. (36 sts)
   Fasten off. Change to yellow.
5. Yellow:
   Rnd 8: (Sc in next 5 sts, inc) around. (42 sts)
   Fasten off. Change to orange.
6. Orange:
   Rnd 9: (Sc in next 6 sts, inc) around. (48 sts)
   Fasten off. Change to pink.
7. Pink:
   Rnd 10: (Sc in next 7 sts, inc) around. (54 sts)
   Fasten off. Change to red.
8. Red:
   Rnd 11: (Sc in next 8 sts, inc) around. (60 sts)
   Rnd 12: Sc in each st around.
   Fasten off.

Clouds (make 2):

1. With white yarn, ch 12.
   Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. (11 sts)
   Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across.
   Row 3: Ch 1, (sc in next st, inc) across.
   Begin working in rounds to create cloud puffs.
2. Rnd 4: Sc around, increase by evenly spacing sc 3 times.
   Rnd 5: Repeat Rnd 4.
   Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

Sew clouds to the bottom of the rainbow arc, ensuring they are securely attached. Weave in all loose ends.

Your vibrant half-circle rainbow rug is now complete, ready to add a touch of whimsy and color to any room!