Crochet Delicate Angel Ornament Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Cotton crochet thread (size 10)
• Crochet hook (size 1.5 mm)
• Polyester stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Starch spray (optional, for stiffening)

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)

Instructions:

Head and Body:

1. Start with a magic ring, ch 1, and make 6 sc into the ring. Pull the tail to tighten. (6 sts)
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. Round 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) around. (18 sts)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) around. (24 sts)
5. Round 5-8: sc in each st around. (24 sts)
6. Round 9: (2 sc, sc2tog) around. (18 sts)
7. Round 10: (1 sc, sc2tog) around. (12 sts)
8. Stuff the head firmly.
9. Round 11: sc2tog around. (6 sts)
10. Change to working the body; sc in each st around without decreasing further.
11. Round 12-20: (for the body) ch 3, dc in each st around.

Skirt:

1. Join new thread at the base of the body, ch 3.
2. Round 1: dc in each st around, join with sl st.
3. Round 2: ch 5, (skip 1 dc, dc, ch 2) repeat around, join with sl st.
4. Round 3: ch 3, 2 dc in each ch-2 space. (increase to form the flare) Join with sl st.
5. Repeat Round 3 to desired length, ensuring a gentle lace effect.

Wings (make 2):

1. Ch 10, turn, dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across. (total 7 dc)
2. Row 2-5: ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across. At the end of Row 5, ch 1, rotate to work around the outer edge.
3. Edge: Sc evenly around the entire wing, sl st to first sc.

Assembly:

1. Sew the wings to the back of the body.
2. Optional: Lightly block and stiffen the angel with starch spray for form.

Your delicate crochet angel is now complete and ready to be displayed!