Fluffy White Clouds - the crochet version

Several years ago I wrote a pattern for a knitted blanket featuring fluffy white clouds on a sky blue background. A design classic, the pattern became an instant bestseller. Not wanting crocheters to be left out, here is a pattern for a crochet version. The blanket is unisex, and sufficiently large to outlive the baby years. The blanket could also be made as a throw or lap blanket. The blanket is crocheted in machine washable, aran weight yarn, making it quick to work up and easy to care for. This pattern contains both a chart and written instructions for the two-colour section. This pattern is written using US terms. Where applicable, UK terms are given in square brackets: US \[UK\]. Full photo tutorials for both the mini-corner-to-corner crochet technique and border, making this pattern suitable for advanced beginners. Tension: 10 mini-corner-to-corner squares = 13.5 cm \[5.25 in\] worked on a 5.5 mm (US I/9) hook after blocking, or size neded to obtain correct tension.