Crochet Angel Melba Ornament
The Crochet Angel Melba Ornament is a delightful addition to any holiday décor. With its intricate crochet details and charming design, this ornament is sure to bring a touch of whimsy to your Christmas tree. Handcrafted with care and attention to detail, the Crochet Angel Melba Ornament exudes a warm and inviting vibe that will surely put a smile on your face every time you see it. Whether you hang it on your tree or gift it to a loved one, this darling ornament is a wonderful way to spread some cheer during the festive season. So, why not add a sprinkle of magic to your holiday decorations with the Crochet Angel Melba Ornament? It's a small piece that carries big joy!
Materials:
steel crochet hook size 1.75mm
size 10 (bedspread weight) cotton (I used Southmaid gold with the gold thread through it)
small amount fibre fill
fabric stiffener of your choice
glue
Notes: Always begin rounds of sc with ch1, does not count as first st. Sc in same st to begin.
Always start rounds of dc with ch3, tr with ch4, counts as first st.
To dec (decrease) draw up loop in next 2 sts, yo, draw through all 3 loops.
V-stitch=Dc, ch1, dc in same st/sp. To work a V stitch at the beginning of the round: Ch4 (counts as dc, ch1), dc in same st/sp.
Picot=ch3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook.
App. size: 4 1/2" tall
To begin at top of head:
Ch3, join to form ring.
Rnd 1: Ch1, 8sc in ring, join. From here, do not join at ends of rounds, mark 1st st with contrasting thread.
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around. (16)
Rnd 3: (sc in 1 st, 2sc in next) around. (24)
Rnd 4: (sc in 2 sts, 2sc in next) around. (32)
Rnds 5-13: Sc around.
Rnd 14: (sc in 2 sts, dec) around. (24)
Rnd 15: (sc in 1 st, dec) around. (16) Stuff head firmly.
Rnd 16: Dec around. (8) Join.
Rnd 17: Ch2, 2hdc in same st. 3hdc in each st around. (24)
Rnd 18: (ch4, dc) [counts as beg V-st] in 1st st. *sk 1 st, (dc, ch1, dc) [=V-stitch] in next st. Repeat from * around.
Rnd 19: Ch1. Sc in dc. (Ch3, sc in next dc) around. Ch1, hdc in first sc to join. (24 loops)
Rnd 20: Ch1, sc around post of joining hdc. (Ch3, sc in next loop) around. Join as in rnd 19. Turn.
Rnd 21: Ch4, dc in same space. In each ch3 space around, work (V stitch, ch1) Join to ch3 of beginning ch 4. Turn.
Rnd 22: Sl st across ch1 space into first dc. 2dc in next 8 dc. Skip next 8 Vsts, 2dc in each of 8dc, skip next 8 Vsts, join to first dc. (32)
Rnd 23: Dc in each dc around.
Rnd 24: (V st in 1 st, sk 1 st) around.
Rnds 25-28: (dc, ch1) in each dc around. (32dc)
Rnd 29: *5dc in 1 st, sk 1 st, sc in next, sk 1 st. Repeat from * around.
Rnd 30: *(sc, ch1,dc, ch1, sc) in sc. Ch1, sk 1 dc, sc in next. (Ch1, sc in next st) twice. Ch1. Repeat from * around. FO.
Sleeve Trim:
With head toward you, join thread in first ch of sleeve with sc. Sc in next ch, sc in first dc. Ch1, dc in ch1 sp, ch1, sc in dc. Sc in 2 chs. Repeat from * around. FO.
Work second sleeve the same.
Wings:
Row 1: Ch7. Dc in 5th ch from hook. (Ch1, dc in next ch) twice. Turn. (4dc)
Row 2: Ch4. (Dc in ch1, ch1, dc in next dc, ch1) across. (7dc) turn.
Row 3: Dc in each dc and 2dc in each ch space across. Turn. (19)
Row 4: Ch5. (Tr in next st, ch1) across. Tr in last.
Row 5: Ch5. (Dc in next tr, ch2) 8 times. (Hdc in next st, ch1) 5 times. (Sc in next st, ch1) 5 times, sc in last tr. Turn.
Row 6: Ch1, sc in same st. (ch1, sc in next sc) 7 times. (Ch1, hdc in next st) 3 times. (Ch2, dc in next st) 3 times. (Ch3, tr in next st) to end. Ch1, turn.
Row 7: *sc in space. Ch1, dc, picot, dc, ch1, sc) in same sp. Repeat from * 6 more times. In next 2 spaces work: (sc, ch1, hdc, picot, hdc, ch1, sc). In remaining ch1 spaces work: (sc, picot, sc) FO.
Repeat for 2nd wing.
To finish, make sure all ends are woven in. Place waxed paper on working surface. Make a small cone shape out of boxboard (or use styrofoam shape). Cover with plastic wrap. Wet angel in stiffening solution, gently squeeze out excess. Place over cone and shape. Use small balls of plastic wrap in sleeves to shape.
Wet wings in stiffening solution, gently squeeze out excess, place flat on waxed paper. If desired, pin in place.
Let dry completely. When dry, use good glue to attach wings to back of angel, or stitch in place with matching thread. Angel can sit on a flat surface, or run a thread through a couple of sts at centre top of head to hang.