Crochet Angel Ornament with Golden Halo
Create a stunning and unique crochet angel ornament that will add a touch of elegance to your holiday decorations. This beautiful handmade piece features a golden halo, giving it a heavenly glow. The intricate crochet work brings out the delicate details of the angel's wings and flowing gown, making it a true work of art. Crafted with love and care, this crochet angel ornament is the perfect addition to your Christmas tree or can be used as a charming decoration around your home. The golden halo adds a touch of opulence and sophistication, making it a standout piece among your other ornaments. Hang it near a window or on a mantel, and watch as the light catches the halo, creating a mesmerizing shimmer that will captivate anyone who sees it. This crochet angel ornament is not only a beautiful decoration, but also a symbol of hope and protection, reminding us of the joy and magic of the holiday season.
Yarn: I chose yarn Terezka, this one I love to use for lace crochet.
Terezka: 50 g / 155m / 100% cotton
Other recommended yarn: Alize Miss
50 g / 280 m / 100% cotton
Or yarn Alize Forever
50 g / 280 m / 100 % mikroacrylic
For Halo and bottom ending I used:
Metallic Thread Cone
100 g / 1000 m / 100% lurex
For this pattern you will need 2.5 mm crochet hook.
Scissors
Sewing/Embroidery and yarn needle/tapestry needle for sewing pieces together and weaving in ends
Markers
Difficulty Level: Level 1 – Easy, for beginners
US crochet terms:
SlSt – slip stitch
CH/s – chain/s
SC - single crochet
DC - double crochet
TR - treble
DTR - double treble
SK - skip
T - turn
ST/s - stitch(es)
REP – repeat
PATTERN NOTES
1) A ch1 at beg of the row DOESN'T count as a stitch
2) A ch3 at beg of the row COUNTS as a stitch
3) Magic ring = the starting point for crocheting in a spiral. Use which ever method you prefer. Then work in closed rounds, till you finish the HEAD.
4) ( ) – The number of stitches that should be in a completed round/row are placed in brackets at the end of that round’s/row’s instructions.
HEAD
WINGS
DRESS
6) This CROCHET ANGELmeasures
16 cm / 6.2 inch high
11 cm / 4.2 inch wide
The finished size will depend on what yarn you use, as well as your tension and hook (as with any amigurumi).
*Measurements are taken from the garment lying flat, before the yarn has stretched out/dropped.
7) You can make the CUTE LITTLE ANGEL bigger with a thicker yarn or smaller with a thinner yarn.
WRITTEN PATTERN
Crochet Hook 2.5 mm
HEAD
Work in closed rounds, close the round with a sl st in 3rd ch from beg.
Make a magic ring
R1: ch3 (dc), 15 dc in magic ring, close the round with a sl st in 3rd chain from beg (16 dc)
R2: ch3 and 1dc in 1st st, 2dc in each st around, close the round with a sl st in 3rd chain from beg (32 dc)
R3: ch1, 1sc in 1st st, 1sc in next 5 st, ch3, sk 1 st, 1dc in next st, ch2, sk 1 st, 1dc in next st, ch2, sk 1 st, tr in next st, ch2, sk 1 st, tr in next st, ch2, sk 1 st, dtr in next st, ch2, sk 1 st, tr in next st, ch2, sk 1 st, tr in next st, ch2, sk 1 st, 1dc in next st, ch2, sk 1 st, 1dc in next st, ch3, sk 1 st, 1sc in next 7 st, close the round with a sl st in 1st chain from beg. turn
WINGS
Work in rows back and forth, turn your work when you finish row and make a chain
R4: sl st in next 3 st, turn, work in 9th st
ch3 and 1dc in 1st st, 1dc in next 3 st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 3 st, 2dc in next st, turn (12 dc)
R5: ch3, ch1, repeat 3times: (1dc in next st, ch1), (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next st, ch1, repeat 2times: (1dc in next st, ch1), (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next st, repeat 4times (ch1, 1dc in next st), turn (14 dc and ch1 between them)
R6: ch4, 2 tr in 1st st, ch1, 2 tr in next st, ch1, repeat 2 times: (2dc in next st, ch1), repeat 6times (1dc in next st, ch1), repeat 2times: (2dc in next st, ch1), 2 tr in next st, ch1, 3 tr in posl. sl, turn (24 dc)
R7: ch3, repeat (1sc in next st, ch3) till end of row, 1sc in last st (23 loops)
Cut yarn and fasten off and wave all ends in.
DRESS
R8: skip 9 loops from beg of row, re-join a new yarn in 10th loop, work in next 5 loops
ch3, 2dc in 1st loop, repeat 4 times: (ch1, 3dc in next loop), turn. (5 groups of 3dc and ch1 between them)
R9: ch3 and 2dc in 1st st, ch1, repeat 4times: (3dc in next chsp, ch1), 3dc in last st in row, turn (6 groups of 3dc and ch1 between them)
R10: ch3 and 2dc in 1st st, ch1, repeat 5times: (3dc in next chsp, ch1), 3dc in last st in row, turn (7 groups 3dc and ch1 between them)
R11: ch5, 1sc in chsp, repeat 5times: (ch5, 1sc in next chsp), ch5, 1sc in last st, turn (7 loops)
R12: ch3, ch3, 1sc in 1. loop, repeat 5times: (ch5, 1sc in next loop), ch2, 1dc in last st, turn (8 loops)
R13: repeat 6times (ch5, 1sc in next loop), ch5, 1sc in 3rd ch at the end of row, turn (7 loops)
R14 - R15: Repeat row R12 and R13
R16: ch3, picot (ch3 and sl st in 3rd ch from hook), (4dc, picot, 3dc) in 1. loop, 1sc in next loop, repeat 2times: ((4dc, picot, 3dc) in next loop, 1sc in next loop)), ((4dc, picot, 3dc) in next loop, 1dc in last st in row, picot
Cut yarn and fasten off and wave all ends in.
Halo – golden thred
Re-join new yarn in the first ch3sp
Halo: work on the right side: ch1, 3sc in chsp, 1sc in st, repeat: 9 times: (2sc in chsp, 1sc in st), 3sc in last ch3 sp, 1sc in last sc.
Cut yarn and fasten off and wave all ends in.
Bottom Ending – golden thread
Re-join new yarn in the last row, work sl stitches: 1sl st in each st (don’t work in picots)
FINISHING - INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Turn out the angel on a flat mat, iron it over the cotton cloth, the angel holds its shape better.
Cut yarn and fasten off and wave all ends in.
And voila! You made a CUTE LITTLE ANGEL!
This little CROCHET CUTE ANGEL will be a perfect handmade holiday gift for kids and adults!
Could be a perfect gift for your love ones.